Cardinals select Walter Nolen from Ole Miss in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft

GAINESVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 23: Mississippi Rebels defensive tackle Walter Nolen (2) reacts after a play during the game between the Florida Gators and the Mississippi Rebels on November 23, 2024 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Florida Field in Gainesv

The Arizona Cardinals stayed put with the 16th overall pick in the NFL Draft, selecting defensive tackle Walter Nolen from Ole Miss.

Nolen will join a revamped Cardinals defensive line that includes Josh Sweat, Calais Campbell and last year's first-round pick, Darius Robinson.

Nolen is a 6'4, 296 lb, first-team All-American who had 14 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks last season.

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The Cardinals have five picks remaining, pending trades.

On Day 2, the Cardinals are lined up to make two selections with the 15th pick in the 2nd round and the 14th pick in the 3rd round.

Their other three picks are scheduled for Day 3 with one 4th round pick, one 5th round pick and one 7th round pick.

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