In an exciting twist to their careers, Arizona Cardinals' 2025 NFL draft picks, defensive lineman Walter Nolen and cornerback Will Johnson, have finally teamed up after previously missing the chance during their high school recruitment. Johnson, who played for Michigan, had actively tried to recruit Nolen to join him at the university. Despite their attempts, Nolen chose to pursue his collegiate career at Texas A&M and later Ole Miss.

Now, as teammates in the NFL, the duo is focused on translating their college success into professional performance. Johnson shared how their past camaraderie influenced his efforts to convince Nolen, including visits to schools and acclimatizing each other to different environments. The excitement among Cardinals fans is palpable as they anticipate the impact this duo can have on the field together.