Cardinals Rookie Duo Grades Among Best in NFL

Arizona Cardinals

The early investments made by Arizona Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort in the 2025 NFL Draft are already beginning to pay off. In the team’s 20-13 Week 1 win over the New Orleans Saints, the Cardinals saw two of their top three picks suit up and make an instant impact. With first-round pick Walter Nolen still sidelined thanks to a calf injury, the Cardinals relied on fellow rookies CB Will Johnson and EDGE Jordan Burch early and often to start the season. Johnson finished as the second-highest graded corner from Week 1, according to Pro Football Focus.

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