The Arizona Cardinals are actively preparing for the 2025 NFL Draft, which commenced on April 24, 2025. With the first round completed, the team is set to make selections in the second and third rounds on April 25, followed by the fourth through seventh rounds on April 26. (NFL Draft Day is here!)
🏈 Arizona Cardinals 2025 NFL Draft Picks
The Cardinals currently hold five draft picks:
- Round 1 (Pick 16): Acquired through their 8-9 season record. (Latest 2025 NFL mock draft has the Arizona Cardinals landing a versatile player who could fill multiple needs)
- Round 2 (Pick 47)
- Round 3 (Pick 78)
- Round 4 (Pick 115)
- Round 5 (Pick 152)
Notably, the team traded their sixth-round pick to the Denver Broncos for linebacker Baron Browning and their seventh-round pick to the Carolina Panthers for wide receiver Robbie “Chosen” Anderson. (Arizona Cardinals NFL Draft Picks Officially Set)
🔍 Team Needs and Draft Strategy
The Cardinals are focusing on strengthening several key areas: (Cardinals Depth Chart: Projecthttps:
- Defensive Line/Edge: With aging starters, there’s a need for youthful depth. (Cardinals Depth Chart: Projecting the roster ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft)
- Offensive Line: While bolstered, upgrades are still needed, particularly at guard and tackle positions. (2025 NFL Draft: Could Cardinals target pair of Buckeyes OL?)
- Cornerback: Beyond Garrett Williams, the team lacks established starters, making this a priority position. (Cardinals Depth Chart: Projecting the roster ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft)
Additionally, there’s a potential interest in adding a wide receiver to complement Marvin Harrison Jr., possibly targeting players like Tez Johnson from Oregon. (Cardinals Predicted To Add 29-TD WR in 2025 NFL Draft To Give Marvin Harrison Jr. a New Running Mate)
📺 Draft Coverage
The 2025 NFL Draft is being broadcast on NFL Network, ESPN, and ABC. Round 1 took place on April 24, with Rounds 2 and 3 scheduled for April 25 at 7:00 PM ET, and Rounds 4 through 7 on April 26 starting at 12:00 PM ET. (NFL Draft Day is here!)
For real-time updates and detailed analyses, fans can follow the draft on these networks or visit the official NFL Draft website.
