One year after making 12 selections in the NFL draft — more than any other team — the Arizona Cardinals have just five picks this year. They traded their sixth-rounder to Denver for Baron Browning at the deadline and previously sent their seventh-rounder to Carolina to acquire Robbie Anderson.

With the 16th pick in the first round, he projects Georgia defender Jalon Walker to the Cardinals. Walker is a bit undersized as an edge rusher, but he offers an intriguing mix of length, explosiveness and playmaking ability.

The Arizona Cardinals had their fair share of ups and downs during the 2024 season. They finished the season with an 8-9 record and have multiple glaring needs in front of them that they need to address.