The Arizona Cardinals are in Phase 2 of their offseason program and eye an improvement over their 8-9 2024 season in which they faded after leading the division after 10 weeks. They have bolstered the defense in free agency and the draft, and they feel good about the offense moving forward.

Johnson was the No. 5 overall player on the final big board from Bleacher Report's NFL Scouting Department. Despite missing seven games with a shoulder injury and turf toe, Johnson had 14 tackles, three passes defended and four interceptions last year. In 2023, he had 27 tackles, four passes defended and four interceptions for Michigan.

The Arizona Cardinals selected former Michigan cornerback Will Johnson 47th overall in the 2025 NFL draft, a surprising turn of events considering the former Wolverine was a projected top five to ten pick for several years running.