2025 Draft Grades

[oaken1]

We didn’t pick any NMSU players so this draft gets an F- from me.

Nobody picks NMSU players. The goal is to win football games and NMSU couldn't beat Brophy Prep

 

[Ronin]

Nobody picks NMSU players. The goal is to win football games and NMSU couldn't beat Brophy Prep

*ahem* Roy Lopez

 

[Mulli]

*ahem* Roy Lopez

Who?

 

[oaken1]

*ahem* Roy Lopez

See?
You understand

 

[BullheadCardFan]

We didn’t pick any NMSU players so this draft gets an F- from me.

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[daves]

Dane Brugler posted his 2025 NFL All-Rookie Team in the Athletic today. Four Cardinals received mentions:

Interior defensive line
Winners: Mason Graham, Cleveland Browns; Deone Walker, Buffalo Bills
Runners-up: Kenneth Grant, Miami Dolphins; Derrick Harmon, Pittsburgh Steelers
Honorable Mentions: Elijah Roberts; Buccaneers; Jamaree Caldwell, Chargers; Walter Nolen, Cardinals; Tyleik Williams, Lions; Jordan Phillips, Dolphins; Tonka Hemingway, Raiders; Yahya Black, Steelers; Darius Alexander, Giants; CJ West, 49ers

Linebacker
Winner: Carson Schwesinger, Cleveland Browns
Runner-up: Jihaad Campbell, Philadelphia Eagles
Honorable Mentions: Demetrius Knight Jr., Bengals; Barrett Carter, Bengals; Teddye Buchanan, Ravens; Shaun Dolac, Rams; Cody Simon, Cardinals; Shemar James, Cowboys; Danny Stutsman, Saints; Francisco Mauigoa, Jets; Carson Bruener, Steelers; Cooper McDonald, Chiefs; Marlowe Wax, Chargers

Cornerback
Winners: Denzel Burke, Arizona Cardinals; Quincy Riley, New Orleans Saints
With average size and speed, Burke wasn’t viewed as a top-100 prospect during the draft process, but he flashed high-level moments over his time at Ohio State. And he did more of the same as a rookie in Arizona, leading all first-year cornerbacks in passes defended (11) and interceptions (three). Burke needs to get better as a run defender, but it looks like the Cardinals found a starting-caliber corner in the fifth round.
Runners-up: Will Johnson, Arizona Cardinals; Nohl Williams, Kansas City Chiefs
Although he is still searching for his first NFL interception, Johnson got his hands on the football (10 passes defended in 12 games played). Johnson gave up the most touchdown receptions of any rookie corner this year, but the Cardinals must feel good about having him and Burke on their 2026 cornerback depth chart.
Honorable Mentions: Maxwell Hairston, Bills; Darien Porter, Raiders; Trey Amos, Commanders; Benjamin Morrison, Buccaneers; Azareye’h Thomas, Jets; Johnathan Edwards, Colts; Shavon Revel Jr., Cowboys

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

At least I was right in having confidence in Denzel Burke. I just hope he doesn't revert to his OSU form of 1 good year, 1 bad year. He came back his senior and got the Natty but probably cost himself a bunch of money. After his junior year, he was likely a 1st or 2nd round pick at worst. He was as good as any his junior year.

 

[Crimson Warrior]

Dane Brugler posted his 2025 NFL All-Rookie Team in the Athletic today. Four Cardinals received mentions:

I don't know. Maybe MO isn't as hopeless as 3-14 makes him look.

In truth, we should have been 4-1 after five games instead of 2-3, and MO had put the players on the filed to make this possible.

That we lost so many close games early wasn't on him, but more on JG/NR/DP.

 

[football karma]

the 2025 draft looks pretty solid

at a minimum, Nolen, Johnson and Burke look to be solid starters for a playoff team (this assumes some reasonable progression from their rookie year)

Burch and Simon may develop into NFL average players and Kitan Crawford can be a core ST player

 

[AsUpRoDiGy]

Now do the '24 draft