Will Johnson

Cardinals selected Michigan CB Will Johnson with the No. 47 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Johnson would have gone much, much higher than this if not for concerns about his knee. He also succumbed to a turf toe injury that derailed his final season early, while a hamstring injury caused him to not run the 40-yard dash at the Combine or pro day. He allowed 12.2 yards per reception in 2024, which was a nice improvement from the 15.7 YPR he gave up in 2023, but his disappointing 48.7 tackle grade left much to be desired. Somewhat prone to overrunning plays which caused Johnson to post an elevated 15.7% missed tackle rate over his three years on campus. He possesses a long frame and is strong enough to disrupt receiver’s tempo and break on the ball with a gambler’s mentality. Johnson flashes big play ability with three interceptions returned for touchdowns, and has the skill set to be a top corner at the highest level.