The Arizona Cardinals have made three selections so far in the 2025 NFL draft and enter Day 3 with three selections remaining — one each in the fourth, fifth and seventh rounds. They do not have a pick in the sixth round, having traded it to the Denver Broncos last season to acquire linebacker Baron Browning, whom they re-signed this offseason.
So far, they have drafted three defensive players, selecting DT Walter Nolen in the first round, CB Will Johnson in the second round and EDGE Jordan Burch in Round 3.
With their three remaining picks, what might be the focus be on Day 3?
Let’s look at the positions they could target and players who could be considered.
Arizona Cardinals draft needs, focuses for Day 3
The Cardinals already have address the defensive line, the defensive edge and cornerback.
The positions of highest priority could be:
Offensive line, especially on the interiorWide receiverInside linebacker
These positions also could use depth:
SafetyTackleRunning back/tight end (to compete for the final spot on the roster)
Potential Day 3 targets
Offensive line:
Purdue OT/G Marcus MbowOhio State C Seth McLaughlinIowa State OT Jalen Travis
Wide receiver:
Jaylin Lane, Virginia TechIsaiah Bond, TexasChimere Dike, FloridaNick Nash, San Jose State
Linebacker:
Danny Stutsman, OklahomaSmael Mondon, GeorgiaJamon Dumas-Johnson, Kentucky
Safety:
Billy Bowman, OklahomaKitan Crawford, NevadaLathan Ransom, Ohio State
Running back:
Cam Skattebo, Arizona StateDevin Neal, KansasJacory Croskey-Merritt, ArizonaTrevor Etienne, GeorgiaLeQuint Allen, SyracuseBhayshul Tuten, Virginia Tech
Tight end
Gunnar Helm, TexasOronde Gadsden II, SyracuseLuke Lachey, Iowa
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