In the process leading up to the 2025 NFL draft, the Arizona Cardinals have been very active getting to know some of the top edge rushers. We know they have had or will have official top-30 meetings with such players as Shemar Stewart, Jalon Walker, James Pearce Jr. and Mykel Williams.
One pass-rushing prospect has had multiple meetings with the Cardinals.
Ole Miss pass rusher Princely Umanmielen told Justin Melo of The Draft Network that he had a formal interview at the NFL combine las month and also visited Arizona.
There is a lot to like about Umanmielen. He increased his production each year, starting first at Florida and then last season for Mississippi. In 2023, his fourth year in Florida, he had seven sacks and 12 tackles for loss. Then, in 2024 for Ole Miss, he had 10.5 sacks and 14 tackles for loss.
He has the physical traits as well, measuring 6-foot-4 and 244 pounds with long 33 7/8-inch arms. He ran the 40 at the combine in 4.72 seconds, had a 7.33-second three-cone and posted a 38-inch vertical leap and 126-inch broad jump.
He believes he is a complete player. "A lot of people sleep on me as a run defender," he said. "I think I can still get better in the run game though, but I’ve never been a liability in the run."
He also comes in with the belief that he will produce at the next level.
"I’m consistent throughout all four quarters, but I always show up in the critical moments," he said. "I truly believe I’m going to come in and be a game-changer."
Most mock drafts have Umanmielen going in the second round. Will he be available for the Cardinals when they select at No. 47 overall? We will have to wait and see.
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