The Cardinals’ 2024 draft picks are on a mission
In piggybacking on Seth’s strong posts about the Cardinals’ full attendance at this week’s 3-day mandatory minicamp and the team’s new free agents raves about Jonathan Gannon’s energy and enthusiasm, one of the real highlights of the team’s practices was seeing how much effort and preparation the Cardinals’ 2024 draft picks have been making in order to head into their second seasons on a mission to excel.
Let’s let pictures, tweets and the Cardinals do the talkin’!
- WR Marvin Harrison Jr.
Kyler Murray couldn’t believe how different Marvin Harrison Jr. looked
(via @AZCardinals) pic.twitter.com/mVush4Xt3y
— NFL+ (@NFLPlus) June 10, 2025
What did Cardinals QB Kyler Murray think about WR Marvin Harrison Jr.’s noticeable transformation this offseason?
“I thought it was AI.” pic.twitter.com/nIjsZmVxBq
— Tyler Drake (@Tdrake4sports) June 10, 2025
- DE Darius Robinson
What’s crazy about this video is Jonathan Gannon isn’t a small person but looks TINY compared to Darius Robinson #BirdGang pic.twitter.com/qpRb69CZyA
— Jesus (@updatecardinals) June 12, 2025
“You can tell he’s a guy who loves football…just a little bit he reminds me of myself…great energy and just happy to be here.”
“He can be as good as he wants to be.”
Calais Campbell on sharing the “love for the game” with Darius Robinson. pic.twitter.com/UFkbNrXmmE
— PHNX Cardinals (@PHNX_Cardinals) June 12, 2025
- CB Max Melton
Max Melton, @AZCardinals CB – The 2nd round rookie, #43 overall, recorded 51 total tackles in 2024 – the first Cardinals rookie DB to post 50+ tackles since Byron Murphy in 2019 (Per Pro Football Reference) #BirdGang #Cardinals #Arizona #NFL #NFLDraft #NFLDraft2025 pic.twitter.com/ukLk7gP6E2
— Pro Football Hall of Fame Ambassador (@PFHOFAmbassador) April 5, 2025
Max Melton’s pass coverage numbers in the second half of the season. He’s ready to start. pic.twitter.com/l54u1d9ojE
— Kyle Odegard (@Kyle_Odegard) May 22, 2025
- RB Trey Benson
Trey Benson
( ️ @AZCardinals) | #BirdGang pic.twitter.com/YQAHlduAkW
— SleeperCardinals (@SleeperAZCards) June 13, 2025
“I feel like we can have two RB1s on this team…that’s my mindset.”
Trey Benson expects to help out “a lot more” this season alongside James Conner. pic.twitter.com/qitE1ZGwiQ
— PHNX Cardinals (@PHNX_Cardinals) June 12, 2025
- G Isaiah Adams
Catch #AZCardinals OG Isaiah Adams on #BigRedRage at 6pm on @AZSports 98.7 FM w/@wolf987FM..
…as 2024 RD 3 pick has “made a big jump” this spring from his rookie year (below), per JG. https://t.co/UsCva3dOcD
— Paul Calvisi (@PaulCalvisi) June 13, 2025
“He’s made a big jump…had a really good spring…gotta put on pads to see where you’re really at.”
Jonathan Gannon likes what he’s seen thus far from second-year guard Isaiah Adams. pic.twitter.com/9bs0QrCYlj
— PHNX Cardinals (@PHNX_Cardinals) June 12, 2025
- TE Tip Reiman
Graphic of my buddy Tip Reiman! He is a class act and one of the most humble & genuine players that I have ever met on the Cardinals. When players, coaches and staff take the time to interact with me and rest of fans, the Red Sea, I feel like a part of the team! pic.twitter.com/H5NzqW9W59
— Robert Freedman (@RobOfAZBirdGang) June 12, 2025
How many backup tight ends can say they blocked two Hall of Famers on the same play?
Watch Tip Reiman (87) on Kyler Murray’s TD run. He nearly shoves Nick Bosa over at the snap, with Bosa trying to tackle James Conner. Then he gets Fred Warner for good measure.
Talanoa Hufanga… pic.twitter.com/r7xvE8wCk9
— Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) October 7, 2024
- CB Elijah Jones
Elijah Jones bolstering the Cardinals defense in year 2 under head coach Jonathan Gannonpic.twitter.com/QqYy6XiwEu
— The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) April 27, 2024
Second-year CB Elijah Jones had “his best day yesterday” per Jonathan Gannon.
“He’s improving and has really come on here this past week.” pic.twitter.com/pZIKfnL3t5
— PHNX Cardinals (@PHNX_Cardinals) June 12, 2025
- S Dadrion Taylor-Demerson
The highest-graded Cardinals in Week 5 vs the 49ers:
Dadrion Taylor-Demerson – 91.8
Michael Wilson – 79.6
James Conner – 76.8
Will Hernandez – 76.1
Zaven Collins – 74.5 pic.twitter.com/qiXEaMbAUb— PFF ARZ Cardinals (@PFF_Cardinals) October 7, 2024
It sure sounds like Dadrion Taylor-Demerson checks a lot of boxes for HC Jonathan Gannon.
Year two breakout incoming @PHNX_Cardinals pic.twitter.com/UIqv1ZTx37
— Johnny Venerable (@JohnnyVenerable) June 11, 2025
- ED Xavier Thomas
XAVIER THOMAS SACK MONSTER pic.twitter.com/0QYLgEe9YO
— PHNX Cardinals (@PHNX_Cardinals) August 18, 2024
A long way from home, but the feeling of home is close by.
Xavier Thomas and Jordan Burch grew up in the same town and were teammates in high school.
Their paths have collided again in the NFL, now reunited with the Cardinals.@atxlete @JordanB1505 @12SportsAZ pic.twitter.com/IqukzBAR9r
— Jake García (@Jake_M_Garcia) June 9, 2025
- T Christian Jones
Christian Jones: 2.6% QB pressure rate allowed since 2021, 4th among Tackles pic.twitter.com/avCv4gGgBz
— PFF ARZ Cardinals (@PFF_Cardinals) April 27, 2024
“We came to AZ to win.”
Newly signed Arizona Cardinals DL Justin Jones says his new team is on the rise. pic.twitter.com/hpURg7a3wm
— PHNX Cardinals (@PHNX_Cardinals) March 14, 2024
- WR Jejhuan Palmer
UAB’s Tejhuan Palmer has made the most of his opportunities in lead up to the NFL Draft. Read more from Steve Irvine: https://t.co/GxkKFBR2CG pic.twitter.com/aNiuLIv2Wy
— The Banner (@bhambanner) April 25, 2024
Just your average day at @PHNX_Sports: Cardinals draft picks Tejhuan Palmer, Jaden Davis and ASU AD Graham Rossini all in studio.
And some other guy who snuck in. pic.twitter.com/vn41SdO8Tl— Craig Morgan (@CraigSMorgan) June 12, 2024
- CB Jaden Davis
IMPACT ON THE BALL.
Jaden Davis with the HUGE HIT to force a fumble. pic.twitter.com/valeBfNvEJ
— 305 Sports (@305Sportss) September 9, 2023
Arizona Cardinals rookie CB Jaden Davis explains the meaning(s) behind his 4:44 chain:#AZCardinals #BirdGang https://t.co/lAl4RAAuec pic.twitter.com/OBa4Ovnc0J
— Cardinals Corner (@AZCardsCorner) May 14, 2024
Kudos to the 2024 Arizona Cardinals’ draft picks for their efforts to make and take the jump in 2025!
ROTB Question —- which of the Cardinals’ 2024 draft picks will be the biggest surprise this season?