The Arizona Cardinals used their first-round pick on Thursday to select Ole Miss defensive lineman Walter Nolen, drafting him 16th overall. It adds talent to an already deep defensive line room. Now they are ready for Day 2 of the 2025 NFL draft, and they, barring any trades have one selection each in the second and third rounds of the draft.

Who will the Arizona Cardinals pick with the No. 16 pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, if they keep the pick?

But with the final mock draft of the first round by NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah, the Cardinals are projected to repeat at a different position in the first round. Jeremiah projects the Cardinals will draft an Ohio State receiver for the second year in a row, taking receiver Emeka Egbuka 16th overall.