As we go through the final month leading up to the 2025 NFL draft, we will see more mock drafts, including from some of the more well known analysts. NFL.com's Lance Zierlein released his third mock draft and had some trades.
But the Arizona Cardinals did not make a trade, staying at the 16th pick in the draft.
Who does he project them to select?
Zierlein has the Cardinals taking Alabama guard Tyler Booker.
Arizona's hat-on-hat ground game appears to covet force over finesse -- and that should be fine by Booker, who can make the most of his power and size while run-blocking. He's also established a reputation as a strong team leader and culture setter.
The Cardinals have one starting job that isn't clear and that is at right guard. Booker would immediately be the starter there. He his super high football IQ and his character and work ethic are off the charts.
His combine performance might lead to questions of athleticism and fit in the Cardinals' offensive scheme where the guards have to get into space, but if the Cardinals let him do what he does well, they could have a starter for a long time.
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