Evaluating the Cardinals' Draft Picks

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🏈 Arizona Cardinals' 2022 Draft: A Win or a Caveat-Filled Victory?

Let's talk about the Arizona Cardinals' 2022 draft, shall we? They went all-in on talent, selecting players who excelled in their respective conferences. Let's break it down.

Best Picks: The Cardinals snagged some serious talent. cb Will Johnson, a Michigan cornerback, was a steal in the second round. Walter Nolen, a defensive tackle who racked up impressive stats in the SEC, was their first pick. And let's not forget about edge Jordan Burch and Cody Simon, who showed their mettle at Oregon and Ohio State, respectively.

We've had our eyes on Burch and Simon—we had Burch in our top 50 and Simon as one of the most undervalued linebackers in the class. These picks sure know how to solve problems quickly!

Hesitations: Here's the catch—while these picks offer great value, they come with a few caveats. Nolen has off-field concerns, Johnson has a dubious medical history, and Burch is somewhat of a tweener. Plus, a bit more support for their QB, Kyler Murray, wouldn't have gone amiss.

So, what did the experts say? Well, Dean Bruce, in an exclusive for Field Level Media, seemed pretty impressed. But hey, it's always good to do a little more digging, right? Let's take a closer look at the Cardinals' latest draft picks...

Cody Simon: Drafted 115th overall in 2025, Simon is yet to make his professional stats debut. Seems like he’s got no specific concerns dogging him, though.
Will Johnson: Not drafted in 2022 by the Cardinals, but he was a top CB talent and was picked in the second round in the 2025 draft. Johnson's got some health concerns on his record.
Walter Nolen: Selected in the 2025 draft, Nolen's been noted for his defensive potential, but his off-field conduct has raised eyebrows. Calais Campbell could be his mentor, helping him navigate the professional landscape.
Jordan Burch: No specific information is available on Burch being drafted by the Cardinals recently.

For the 2022 draft picks, Marquise "Hollywood" Brown, Cam Thomas, Myjai Sanders, and Christian Matthew were among those selected by the Cardinals. More specific details on their stats, character, or medical concerns can be found on official NFL or team resources. 🤙🙌💪🏈

The Arizona Cardinals' selection of Walter Nolen as their first pick in the 2022 draft showcased their focus on talent from different conferences.
Cody Simon, drafted from Ohio State, and Jordan Burch from Oregon, were two undervalued players the Cardinals picked, as per our analysis.
While these draft picks have the potential to solve problems quickly, they come with caveats such as off-field concerns for Nolen, a dubious medical history for Johnson, and Burch's position flexibility being questionable.
Kyler Murray, the Cardinals' quarterback, could have benefited from additional support in the draft, which remains a point of hesitation.
Despite these concerns, Dean Bruce, in an exclusive for Field Level Media, expressed praise for the Cardinals' draft selections, reinforcing the need for further examination.
Although not drafted in 2022, Will Johnson was a top cornerback talent and was selected in the second round of the 2025 draft, and there were health concerns noted on his record.