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Ranking possibilities for the Arizona Cardinals in the first round of the NFL draft

As the 2025 NFL draft approaches with the first round beginning Thursday, fans have their preferences as to what player they want their team to select in the first round. The Arizona Cardinals have the 16th pick in the draft and could go a lot of directions.

Most believe they are going to take a defensive tackle or edge rusher, while there is the possibility of an offensive lineman.

Here is where I declare how I would like the Cardinals handle the first round.

First-round preferences for Cardinals

Pipe dream (would be shocked if on the board)

  • Georgia EDGE Jalon Walker: Walker was the standout defender for the Bulldogs.