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2025 draft · round 1 · pick #16

Walter Nolen

Arizona Cardinals · DT · Mississippi

F
At a 40% bust line
BUST
Value vs slot
12% of what pick #16 usually produces
0%bust below 40%hit at 150%+300%+

This class is still developing, so the slot expectation is scaled down to the seasons played so far.

The numbers
3Ledger points earned
24Expected so far (scaled)
0Seasons as a starter
0Pro Bowls
0All-Pro selections
12Games played

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Walter Nolen: 2025 NFL Draft, pick #16

Walter Nolen (DT, Mississippi) was the 16th overall pick in round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft, selected by the Arizona Cardinals. Through 12 games he has earned 3 ledger points against about 24 expected for that slot, or 12% of par. At DraftLedger's default 40% bust line that makes him a bust.

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