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.

Overall reactions to the Arizona Cardinals ' 2025 NFL draft class have been positive. Our own grades give them an A-minus overall. They might have gotten the steal of the draft with cornerback Will Johnson, take in the second round after concerns about his knee caused him to fall from what was projected to be as high as the top 10.