The Arizona Cardinals selected Michigan cornerback Will Johnson with the No. 47 overall pick (second round) in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Johnson is coming off his final season at Michigan where recorded two interceptions (both returned for touchdowns) and three passes defensed before should and turf toe injuries derailed the rest of the year.
A hamstring issue also sidelined him from participating in the 2025 NFL Draft Combine.
Johnson marks the latest Cardinals addition to the defense in what was a busy offseason for the franchise.
Focusing most of their attention on revamping the front seven, general manager Monti Ossenfort and Co. hit big on outside signings Josh Sweat, Dalvin Tomlinson and Calais Campbell.
Arizona then turned around and added Ole Miss defensive tackle Walter Nolen III with the No. 16 overall pick in the first round of the draft on Thursday night.
It was clear change was needed following the team’s lackluster pass-rush and run-stop win rates that were in the bottom half of the NFL.
Will Johnson joins an already crowded Cardinals cornerbacks room
Johnson now heads into a cornerbacks room highlighted by Garrett Williams, Sean Murphy-Bunting, Max Melton and Starling Thomas V.
Williams is arguably Arizona’s CB1 and is locked in as the starting nickel for years to come.
Murphy-Bunting was hit and miss last season, though provides a veteran presence in the youthful room, while Melton took noticeable steps forward as his rookie season progressed in 2024.
Thomas on the other hand has carved out a prominent role in the secondary after coming aboard as an undrafted free agent in 2023.
Newcomer Jaylon Jones, Elijah Jones and Kei’Trel Clark round out the room.
