Where did Walter Nolen go in 2025 NFL draft? The Arizona Cardinals made him the 16th overall pick. Here are his stats, highlights and scouting report.

Nolen had a breakout year with Ole Miss, contributing to one of the best pass-rushing units in the FBS last year.

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon often finds a way to sprinkle the word violent into his description of what he likes in players. That was surely the case Thursday night when he and general manager Monti Ossenfort discussed the selection of defensive lineman Walter Nolen with the 16th selection in the first round of the draft.