Often at this event, quarterbacks dominate the conversation, which makes sense. Last year, quarterbacks were taken with the draft’s top three picks. Six went in the top 12. But so far, the buildup to this year’s draft has stemmed from the opposite side.

The Arizona Cardinals have the 16th pick in first round of 2025 NFL draft to go along with their six total picks. Here's the team's NFL draft order.

We have another mock draft in which the Arizona Cardinals land a pass rusher. Largely viewed as the Cardinals’ biggest need this offseason, it should not be a surprise. The Athletic had its team beat writers project the picks of the teams they cover. Doug Haller’s pick was Tennessee pass rusher James Pearce Jr with the 16th pick of the draft.