The Arizona Cardinals have yet to sign their second-round draft pick, cornerback Will Johnson, the only unsigned player from their 2025 draft class. This delay is not uncommon, as across the league, only two of the 32 second-round picks have been signed, while nearly all first-round selections have completed their contracts. The core issue revolves around the negotiation of guaranteed money and contract terms.

Unlike first-round picks, who receive fully guaranteed contracts, second-round selections have guaranteed salaries that can vary. For example, last year's No. 47 pick, Tyler Nubin of the New York Giants, secured two fully guaranteed years plus partial guarantees in his third year. Johnson, as the 47th pick, is likely to follow a similar structure, which includes discussions over signing bonuses and additional contract stipulations.