2025 1st round pick 16 is Walter Nolen DT

[unseenaz]

I think he's better than Mason Graham, who was taken 5th overall.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Oh Monti, oh Monti, you know I've always loved you, don't you? Don't let these other posters poison you against me. I've always had your back because I knew you'd pick this guy. The perfect guy to take this defense to the next level. Thank you for finally drafting a Big John!

Like I said, Monti, I've always loved ya

So happy for you that we got your guy

Now we get to see pressure up the middle and disrupt QBs

 

[Chris_Sanders]

Terrible pick.

This is like taking a blocking TE in round 3

 

[Totally_Red]

He ain't no Robert Nkemdiche!

 

[Dayman]

Great pick at a premium position of need.

 

[BirdGangThing]

man we are so serious about some defense this year - all kyler is gonna have to do is not funk it up - hurts style lol that's gotta be the plan because got damn we are serious about some defense

 

[GatorAZ]

The laziness rumors scare me but he’s in the perfect spot to succeed.

 

[DieHardFromMO]

Relieved we didn't trade down. Excited about this pick.Great job Cardinals.

 

[Jttsaz]

LOVE IT! Lets Gooooooo!!!!

 

[Chris_Sanders]

Half the dudes on this board could out draft Ossenfort

 

[Cheesebeef]

I can’t ever remember the Cardinals just going so all in on an area of weakness in an offseason in my life.

This front 7 should be MUCH improved and if Robinson shows out and this kid’s got some goods in his rookie year, with the three additions in FA, Gannon should have the ammo needed to make this D a legit beast.

 

[THESMEL]

Safe pick, thought Harmon might be the pick.

 

[Waysouth]

Best dt since Dockett?

Reminds a lot like Dockett. Hopefully he performs like him.

 

[Shane]

Honestly with Cincy grabbing Stewart now we should send a third for Hendrickson

 

[Chris_Sanders]

Such a mega reach. This is why I have learned to not get excited about this draft.

 

[Big D]

Ive

He ain't no Robert Nkemdiche!

I’ve got PTSD. Too many similarities.

Nah once Williams and Booker went off the board this was the guy I wanted so I’m not mad.

Just a touch of deja vu

 

[Chris_Sanders]

I would like to point out I told you all how bad the last draft was repeatedly and you all laughed and thumbed down but I was 100% correct

 

[Chris_Sanders]

He ain't no Robert Nkemdiche!

He literally has questionable work ethic. It's nearly the same dude.

 

[Dr. Jones]

The Athletic's Draft Review:

16. Arizona Cardinals: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss​

The former top-ranked recruit in the country, Nolen is a twitched-up powerhouse with very strong hands and every trait a mauler needs. However, very little about his game, at either Texas A&M or Ole Miss, was consistent. He played hard but was too often lost with his assignment against the run, and he also didn’t have much of a plan in passing situations, other than to bull rush forward.

For as talented as he was (and his production improved a ton at Ole Miss), Nolen often left you wanting more. Selecting him ahead of Derrick Harmon is certainly interesting, but Arizona clearly believes it can smooth out Nolen’s rough spots and help him grow into a star. Still, this feels like a bit of a reach given the other talent on the board, including at defensive tackle.

Grade: B-minus

 

[Chris_Sanders]

He ain't no Robert Nkemdiche!

He literally has questionable work ethic. It's nearly the same dude.

The Athletic's Draft Review:

16. Arizona Cardinals: Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss​

The former top-ranked recruit in the country, Nolen is a twitched-up powerhouse with very strong hands and every trait a mauler needs. However, very little about his game, at either Texas A&M or Ole Miss, was consistent. He played hard but was too often lost with his assignment against the run, and he also didn’t have much of a plan in passing situations, other than to bull rush forward.

For as talented as he was (and his production improved a ton at Ole Miss), Nolen often left you wanting more. Selecting him ahead of Derrick Harmon is certainly interesting, but Arizona clearly believes it can smooth out Nolen’s rough spots and help him grow into a star. Still, this feels like a bit of a reach given the other talent on the board, including at defensive tackle.

Grade: B-minus

Mega reach

 

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[Dr. Jones]

Matt Miller - ESPN:

Post-Draft Analysis​

Even after bringing back Calais Campbell, the interior of the defensive line ranked as a primary need in Arizona since the team is still trying to build around coach Jonathan Gannon's scheme. Nolen was ranked as one of the best pass-rushing defensive tackles in the class -- even ahead of Mason Graham, who went at No. 5 overall. With Nolen's first-step quickness and special physical tools, his ceiling is as high as any defender in the draft. -- Miller

 

[GatorAZ]

He literally has questionable work ethic. It's nearly the same dude.

Nolen’s tape is better but yeah it’s risky. Looking at the draft the next two picks were guard and an edge with 4 sacks in 3 years.

 

[PDXChris]

2024 DL
Darius Robinson
Dante Stills
Bilal Nichols
Justin Jones
L.J. Collier
Ben Stille
Angelo Blackson
Roy Lopez
Naquan Jones
Khyiris Tonga

2025 DL
Dalvin Tomlinson
Darius Robinson
Calais Campbell
Walter Nolen
L.J. Collier
Dante Stills
Justin Jones
Bilal Nichols
Ben Stille

 

[Dr. Jones]

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