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What to know about Cardinals newest 1st round pick Walter Nolen
GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals continue to fortify its defensive line with 16th overall pick Walter Nolen out of Ole Miss. In his three-year collegiate career, he played his first two with the Aggies, combing for 12 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks.
Arizona Cardinals Draft Grades: Praise for the pick of Walter Nolen 
Let’s take a look around the web at some of the initial grades on the Arizona Cardinals first round pick. Happy Friday one and all. We are heading into day two of the 2025 NFL Draft, and one thing we like to do is see how the movement of the ultra reactionary grading changes from Friday after round one, to Monday after all the dust has settled.
Arizona Cardinals pick Walter Nolen, Blue Dot Alpha Baller from Ole Miss
Very surprised and elated to see Walter Nolen on the board at pick #16 On March 25th I posted a Blue Dot Special article about 4 Power 5 defensive players who earned blue dot grades across the board in terms of run stop and pass rush win rates.
The 'No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft' quiz
How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in six minutes?
Ole Miss DT Walter Nolen overcomes his 'red flags' as Arizona Cardinals select him in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft
Walter Nolen was undeniably one of the best defensive tackles in all of college football and perhaps the most important defensive player on the entire Ole Miss Rebels team last season.
Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / April 24
Cardinals React to New First-Round Pick
TEMPE -- The Arizona Cardinals are officially off the clock after selecting Ole Miss DL Walter Nolen with the 16th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
NFL News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / April 24
One Of Eagles' Presumed Draft Targets Selected Early By Cardinals, Who's Left?
Walter Nolen won’t be joining the Eagles after all. The defensive tackle from Mississippi was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals and their former defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon with the 16th overall pick in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night.
Mississippi Rebels News / Total Apex Sports / April 25
Arizona Cardinals Draft Walter Nolen At No. 16 Overall
The Arizona Cardinals selected Defensive Tackle Walter Nolen with the No. 16 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. He is coming off a solid season with the Ole Miss Rebels.
Mississippi Rebels News / Pro Football Rumors / April 24
Cardinals select Ole Miss DT Walter Nolen at No. 16
Walter Nolen is the next defensive lineman to come off the board.
Arizona Cardinals select Walter Nolen 16th overall in 2025 NFL Draft
GLENDALE – After months of waiting, the Arizona Cardinals went with a difference maker with its 16th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, selecting Ole Miss defensive tackle Walter Nolen.
Peter Schrager Projects the 49ers to Draft D-Tackle Walter Nolen
The 49ers' most pressing need in the upcoming draft is defensive tackle and it's not particularly close. The best defensive tackle the 49ers currently have on their roster is Jordan Elliott who was a liability last season.
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 24
Five NFL Draft prospects that make Eagles repeat Super Bowl favorites
Let's take a look at five projected first-round prospects that would make the Eagles instant favorites to repeat as Super Bowl champions.
Mississippi Rebels News / Gridiron Heroics / April 21
Cowboys linked to replacement for former first-round NFL Draft bust
The Dallas Cowboys struck gold by selecting Micah Parsons in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, but not every pick along the front-seven has worked out anywhere close to as well. They could address one such miss in this year's draft.
College Football News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 20
Ole Miss DT Walter Nolen Had Eight 30 Visits
Ole Miss DT Walter Nolen has been busy this pre-draft season, taking official 30 visits with at least eight different teams. Per our 2025 NFL Draft Visit
The 'Twithciest' Defensive Tackle In Draft Reportedly Visited With Eagles
One of the final puzzle pieces to the Eagles’ top 30 visits clicked into place when it was revealed that Walter Nolen met with the Eagles during the process.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / April 17
Broncos Host Ole Miss First-Team All-American DT on Top-30 Visit
With the 20th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos could go multiple different routes. For a lot of the offseason, they have been mocked to choose a running back, wide receiver, or tight end.
Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / April 16
Report: Broncos Meet with First-Round Defender Before Draft
Two positions seem to be emerging as the most likely scenario for the Denver Broncos with the 20th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft: running back and interior defensive line.
NFL News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / April 16
Eagles General Manager Has A Process For Evaluating 'Red Flag' Players In Draft
Walter Nolen makes a lot of sense for the Eagles and could be a target for general manager Howie Roseman when the NFL Draft begins next week. That might require a move up the draft board to land the defensive tackle from Mississippi.
College Football News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 15
Ole Miss DT Walter Nolen Reportedly Visited Six Teams
Ole Miss DT Walter Nolen has completed pre-draft visits with six teams so far. Per our 2025 NFL Draft Visit Tracker, Nolen has scheduled or taken visits
NFL News / Green Bay Packers on SI / April 15
Packers Hosting ‘Next Aaron Donald’ on NFL Draft Visit
The Green Bay Packers need a more explosive and consistent pass rush. Could that be Walter Nolen? One of the premier defensive tackle prospects, he arrived in Green Bay on Monday for a predraft visit.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / April 14
Eagles host S Malaki Starks; team interested in Walter Nolen, James Pearce Jr.?
The Eagles’ draft plans will depend in large part on how the first-round board shakes out before they are on the clock. A trio of names have emerged regarding Day 1 defenders the team thinks highly of, though.
College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / April 14
The Buzz: Ole Miss Football's Walter Nolen Receiving Praise Ahead of NFL Draft
Ole Miss defensive lineman Walter Nolen has been one of the most talked about defenders in this year's NFL Draft, and for good reason. Some mock drafts have Nolen being selected as high as No.
Is Walter Nolen The Clear 1st-Round Choice for Chiefs?
With the 2025 NFL Draft quickly approaching the Kansas City Chiefs are finalizing their draft plans like all the rest of the league. The Chiefs will look to get better through the draft, as they need a strong class to help them out for the 2025 NFL season.
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 10
NFL Draft intel: Could SEC QB go in first round?
Each week, Yardbarker is monitoring the 2025 NFL Draft, scheduled April 24-26 in Green Bay. From an Alabama quarterback to an Indiana defensive lineman, here are five players we are tracking.
Chicago Bears 2025 NFL Draft profile: Walter Nolen
Is there a definitive ‘top need’ for the Chicago Bears as they head into the 2025 NFL Draft? You can argue a few, such as running back, offensive line, and EDGE rusher.
College Football News / Yardbarker / April 13
NFL Draft countdown: Focus on 49ers' first-round pick at No. 11
After losing 17 free agents, the 49ers are looking to add young, inexpensive talent with pick No. 11.
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 8
NFL Draft countdown: Focus on Cardinals' first-round pick at No. 16
The 2025 NFL Draft is now 16 days away and for the fourth time in franchise history, the Arizona Cardinals own the 16th pick. This year, they’ve been linked to these players in various mock drafts.
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