Cardinals Draft Picks' and CFAs' 2025 PFF Grades


By Walter Mitchell

R1 - Jeremiyah Love, RB, 6-0, 214, Notre Dame -93.1 (#1/448 RBs)


PFF Big Board Ranking: #3

Simply put, Jeremiyah Love is what a first-round running back looks like: frame, athleticism, coordination and playmaker mentality. He brings true impact value in the running and passing games. 

Note: Jeremiyah Love NFL Combine and Draft Prospects | NFL.com

  • 2024: Led team with 1,125 rushing yards (163 carries, 6.9 per), tied for the team lead with 17 rushing TDs. Started all 16 games (28-237-8.5, 2 TDs receiving).
  • 2025: First-team Associated Press All-American. Won the Doak Walker Award (nation's top RB). Finalist for the Heisman Trophy (nation's top player), Walter Camp Award (nation's top player) and Maxwell Award (nation's top player). Ranked fourth in the FBS with 6.9 yards per carry, fourth with 137.7 scrimmage yards per game, eighth with 1,372 rushing yards (199 carries), tied for third with 18 rushing TDs. Started all 12 games (27-280-10.4, 3 TDs receiving).


R2  - Chase Brisontis, G, 6-5, 314, Texas A&M - 62.4 (#310/672 G)



PFF Big Board Ranking: #48

Bisontis posted a 62.4 PFF grade in 2025 across a career-high 795 snaps after earning marks of 55.2 in 2023 and 70.2 in 2024. He ranked in the 56th percentile in run-blocking grade on zone runs, 23rd percentile on gap runs and 59th percentile in pass-blocking grade on true pass sets.

Note: Chase Bisontis EA SPORTS™ College Football 26 Player Ratings - National Championship

  • Blocking
  • Run Block85
  • Pass Block84
  • Impact Blocking90
  • Run Block Power83
  • Run Block Finesse87
  • Pass Block Power88
  • Pass Block Finesse79
  • Lead Block85

R3 - Carson Beck, QB, 6-4, 220, Miami FL - 73.6 (131th/316 QBs)



PFF Big Board Ranking: #113

Beck enters the NFL with a ton of playing experience, clean fundamentals and a good game manager's mindset. In 43 starts, his record was 37-6.

Note: Carson Beck NFL Combine and Draft Prospects | NFL.com

  • 2023 (Georgia): Second-team All-SEC. Ranked eighth in the FBS in passing efficiency (167.9). Set a school single-season record by completing 72.4 percent of his passes (302-417, 24 TDs, 6 INTs). Ranked third in the FBS with 3,941 passing yards and seventh with 9.45 yards per attempt. Started all 14 games (60-116-1.9, 4 TDs rushing).
  • 2024 (Georgia): Started 13 games (290-448-64.7, 3,485 yards, 28 TDs, 12 INTs passing; 55-71-1.3, TD rushing). Missed the playoff semifinal loss to Notre Dame after undergoing surgery on throwing elbow (UCL) injury suffered in the SEC Championship Game. Declared for draft but changed his mind to attend Miami.
  • 2025: Third-team All-ACC. Offensive MVP of the Fiesta Bowl/College Football Playoff semifinal win over Ole Miss (268 passing yards, 3 total TDs). Ranked second in the FBS in completion rate (72.4%) and total completions (338, on 467 attempts), fourth in passing yards (3,813) and tied for sixth in passing TDs (30, against 12 INTs). Started all 16 games (62-43-0.7, 2 TDs rushing). Missed spring practices recovering from elbow injury.

R4 - Kaleb Proctor, DI, 6-3, 280, SE Louisiana - 86.5 (9th/913 DI)



PFF Big Board Ranking: #113

2025 Comparables
Pass Rush Grade
90.4
Run Defense Grade
74.2
True Pass Set Pass Rush Grade
84.3
Pass Rush Win Rate
13.7%
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Note: Kaleb Proctor NFL Combine and Draft Prospects | NFL.com

  • 2024: Second-team All-Southland Conference. Started all 12 games (49 tackles, 6 TFLs with 4.5 sacks).
  • 2025: Southland Conference Player of the Year. Led team with 13 TFLs, 9 sacks. Started all 13 games (43 tackles, 2 PBUs).

R5 - Reggie Virgil, WR, 6-3, 190, Texas Tech - 68.5 (358th/1075 WR)

                                                       


Virgil is a high-floor, low-ceiling "Z" receiver with the versatility to align both inside and outside the numbers. While his athleticism is not difference-making, his strong hands and reliable blocking give him value as a depth option.

Note:   Reggie Virgil NFL Combine and Draft Prospects | NFL.com

  • 2024 (Miami OH): Second-team All-MAC. Ranked seventh in the FBS, averaging 19.9 yards per reception (41-816). Led team with 9 receiving TDs. Team's Most Improved Offensive Player of the Year. Played in 13 games with 11 starts.
  • 2025: Led team with 57 receptions (705 yards, 12.4 per, 6 TDs). Started all 14 games (2-35-17.5, 2 TDs rushing).

PFF Big Board Ranking: #130


R6 - Karson Sharar, LB, 6-2, 230, Iowa - 76.1 ((165th/784 LBs)



PFF Big Board Ranking: #372

Note: Led Iowa with 83 tackles, 12 TFL, is one of the nation's elite special team players.


R7 - Jayden Williams, T, 6-4.320, Mississippi - 69.7 (116th /613 T) --- pass blocking grade of 78.5



Jayden Williams
OT
6'4"320 lbsOle Miss

Pre-Draft Analysis

Williams is a large offensive tackle who has raw physical tools that need to be developed. As a blocker, he tries to maul defenders using pure size. When he latches on, he has strength and some ability to move defenders. At the next level, Williams will have to improve core strength and pad leverage to play with better balance and more sustained blocking power. He also shows some liability in pass protection. -- Scouts Inc.

PFF Big Board Ranking: NR

* Elijah Culp, CB, 5-10 190, James Madison - 72.6 (178th/1075)



Note: Was a key player in JMU's run the FBS playoffs

* Cameron Robertson, ED, 6-4, 260, SMU - 85.1 (28th/872) 



Note: Was highest graded Mustang on defense.

* Ka'ena Decambra. C, 6-3, 308, Arizona - 67.9 (78th/306 C)



Note: 78.6 pass blocking grade, giving up 7 pressures and 1 sack

* Harrison Tre Wallace III, WR/PR, 6-1, 194, Mississippi - 76.3 (198th/1075 WR)



Note:  Harrison Wallace III NFL Combine and Draft Prospects | NFL.com

  • 2024 (Penn State): Started 15 games (46-720-15.7, 4 TDs). 
  • 2025: (Mississippi) Led team with 61 receptions, 934 receiving yards (15.3 per, 4 TDs). Started all 15 games (3-1-0.3 rushing; 14-113-8.1 PR).


* Wydett Williams Jr., S, 6-2, 210, Mississippi - 70.5 (199/936 S)



Note: Wydett Williams Jr. | Mississippi Rebels S | NCAA and PFF stats

He recorded 3 interceptions on the season. Williams Jr. broke up 8 passes in coverage. He allowed a 53.8 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 21 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 44 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

RAS Scores:


Note: We are taping the Red Rain Podcast 211 Monday am. What we would like to know is what your thoughts are about the Cardinals' draft --- and do you think this draft was focused on appeasing Cardinals' pundits and fans, plus trying to change the perception of the team's "they have NO quarterback and NO offensive line" perception? We would also like to know your thoughts about Monti's answer to this:


Theo Mackie
@theo_mackie
Monti Ossenfort, when asked why the Cardinals 29th-ranked scoring defense can improve despite a lack of offseason moves: "It's a balance of depending on young player development, depending on players getting healthy."

Red Rain Questions:

1. Thoughts on draft?
2. Was this draft focused on pleasing pundits and fans while trying to change the imagine of the Cardinals' offense?
3. What do you make of Monti's response as to why he's made such few moves to add talent to the Cardinals'29th-ranked scoring defense?


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