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.

ESPN’s Mel Kiper has released his latest mock draft, projecting how the first round of the 2025 NFL draft will go. He shies away from any trades at this point and the first overall pick by the Tennessee Titans is Penn State pass rusher Abdul Carter.