Since Monti Ossenfort was hired as general manager in 2023, much of the Arizona Cardinals ’ best work has come on the NFL draft’s second and third days — after the stars of round one are off the board.

Key contributors like Garrett Williams, Michael Wilson, Max Melton and Tip Reiman have all been added on Day 2. Useful pieces like Dadrion Taylor-Demerson and Dante Stills have joined the fold on Day 3.

To figure out who some of those names could be in the 2025 draft, we turned to Pro Football Network’s mock draft simulator to project all seven rounds, three times over.

Cardinals mock draft 1: Big trade… and a running back?

No. 11: Shemar Stewart, Edge, Texas A&M: The Cardinals paid a big price to move up from 16 to 11 in this simulation, sending their second-round pick to the 49ers in the deal. They used the pick on Stewart, an athletic freak on the defensive line who can line up both inside and outside, giving the Cardinals some of the versatility they covet.

No. 78: DJ Giddens, RB, Kansas State : This was a surprising — and somewhat strange — pick. The Cardinals are already plenty deep at running back, although Giddens is an intriguing prospect, with 50 receptions for 581 yards over the past two seasons.

No. 115: Ashton Gillotte, Edge, Louisville: Gillotte lacks explosiveness but has intriguing power and size. He dominated as a junior, leading the ACC with 11 sacks, but only managed 4.5 as a senior.

No. 152: Danny Stutsman, LB, Oklahoma: Stutsman struggled in coverage at times last season, but his athletic profile is appealing, with a 4.52-second 40-yard dash time. That lends hope that he could develop into more in the NFL.

No. 225: LaJohntay Wester, WR, Colorado: Wester was an overlooked piece of Colorado’s star-studded offense last year but finished with 74 catches for 931 yards after transferring from Florida Atlantic . He ran a 4.46-second 40-yard dash at the combine.

Cardinals mock draft 2: All sorts of defensive help

No. 16: Jalon Walker, Edge, Georgia: Walker fits with everything the Cardinals do. He can align off the edge, as a box linebacker or even in the slot. That might conjure up painful memories of previous Cardinals first-round picks who never found a position, but he would give Nick Rallis a fun weapon to work with.

No. 83: Kyle Kennard, Edge, South Carolina: This simulation was filled with trades. The Cardinals sent their No. 47 overall pick to the Rams , recouping No. 90, No. 127 and a 2026 second-rounder. They then traded down from No. 78 to No. 83, adding No. 156 in the process. Their second pick of the draft, then, was No. 83, which they used on Kennard, who led the SEC with 11.5 sacks last season.

No. 90: Tai Felton, WR, Maryland: Felton had a huge senior year, with 96 receptions for 1,124 yards and nine touchdowns. He also has the type of speed that the Cardinals lack, having run a 4.37-second 40-yard dash at the combine.

No. 115: Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Boston College : Trapilo is an excellent pass blocker with a 6-foot-8, 321-pound size. He comes with some technique issues, but in Arizona, he could compete for a starting spot at guard while preparing to take over from Jonah Williams at right tackle in 2026.

No. 127: Smael Mondon Jr., LB, Georgia: Mondon is a versatile linebacker who’s recorded three sacks in each of the past two seasons at Georgia. He’s also reliable in coverage, with 71 slot snaps last year.

No. 152: Simeon Barrow, DT, Miami: Barrow is undersized at 290 pounds but plays with the violence the Cardinals covet. His 11.3% pressure rate and 5.5 sacks last season both stand out.

No. 156: Jaylin Lane, WR, Virginia Tech: Lane was never able to carry his receiving production over from Middle Tennessee to Virginia Tech after transferring into the ACC. His 4.34-second 40-yard dash, though, is impressive, as is his work as a punt returner.

No. 225: Dante Trader Jr., S, Maryland: A reliable starter at safety for Maryland each of the past three years, Trader could also contribute immediately on special teams.

Cardinals mock draft 3: A star on the offensive line

No. 16: Armand Membou, OG/OT, Missouri: Membou has been climbing up draft boards all winter and could be the top offensive lineman off the board. His measurements at the combine, in particular, quieted doubts that he could move to guard. But if he’s available at 16, he would be an incredible pick for the Cardinals, likely starting at guard for a year before replacing Jonah Williams at right tackle.

No. 47: Deone Walker, DT, Kentucky: Walker dominated with 7.5 sacks as a sophomore before taking a step back last season. Still, his 6-foot-7, 331-pound frame is a rare commodity.

No. 78: Jordan Burch, Edge, Oregon: Burch took a big step in his fifth collegiate season, getting home for 8.5 sacks. His explosiveness is his greatest strength.

No. 115: Tory Horton, WR, Colorado State : He lost most of 2024 to a knee injury, but Horton has two 1,100-yard receiving seasons on his resume. In college, he was rarely used as the type of deep threat that the Cardinals’ offense needs, but he’s 6-foot-3 with a 4.41-second 40-yard dash time. That profile can win downfield in the NFL.

No. 152: RJ Harvey, RB, UCF: Harvey is undersized at 5-foot-8, but his production is not. He finished his senior year at UCF with 1,577 rushing yards and 267 receiving yards.

No. 225: Johnny Walker Jr., Edge, Missouri: It took time for Walker to earn a starting role at Missouri, but he finally became a key piece of the defense as a senior in 2024. In 2025, he emerged as one of the Tigers’ best players, with 9.5 sacks.