Arizona Cardinals players who were first-round picks
75 players
75 first-round picks have played for the Arizona Cardinals. On a roster now: Kyler Murray, Jalen Thompson, Zaven Collins, L.J. Collier, and Darius Robinson.
| Player | Pos | With club | Drafted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Fitzgerald | WR | 2004–2020 | 2004 · No. 3 · ARI |
| Patrick Peterson | CB | 2011–2020 | 2011 · No. 5 · ARI |
| Eric Swann | DE | 1991–1999 | 1991 · No. 6 · PHO |
| Freddie Joe Nunn | DE | 1985–1993 | 1985 · No. 18 · ARI |
| Eric Hill | LB | 1989–1997 | 1989 · No. 10 · PHO |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 2019–2025 | 2019 · No. 1 · ARI |
| E.J. Junior | LB | 1981–1988 | 1981 · No. 5 · ARI |
| Jalen Thompson | S | 2019–2025 | 1979 · No. 3 · CIN |
| Zaven Collins | LB | 2021–2026 | 2021 · No. 16 · ARI |
| Chandler Jones | DE | 2016–2021 | 2012 · No. 21 · NE |
| Ken Harvey | LB | 1988–1993 | 1988 · No. 12 · PHO |
| Deone Bucannon | LB | 2014–2018 | 2014 · No. 27 · ARI |
| Michael Floyd | WR | 2012–2016 | 2012 · No. 13 · ARI |
| Antrel Rolle | S | 2005–2009 | 2005 · No. 8 · ARI |
| Calvin Pace | LB | 2003–2007 | 2003 · No. 18 · ARI |
| Bryant Johnson | WR | 2003–2007 | 2003 · No. 17 · ARI |
| Carson Palmer | QB | 2013–2017 | 2003 · No. 1 · CIN |
| Leonard Davis | OG | 2002–2006 | 2001 · No. 2 · ARI |
| Simeon Rice | DE | 1996–2000 | 1996 · No. 3 · ARI |
| Jamir Miller | LB | 1994–1998 | 1994 · No. 10 · ARI |
| L.J. Collier | DE | 2023–2026 | 2019 · No. 29 · SEA |
| Haason Reddick | LB | 2017–2020 | 2017 · No. 13 · ARI |
| Justin Pugh | G | 2018–2021 | 2013 · No. 19 · NYG |
| Jermaine Gresham | TE | 2015–2018 | 2010 · No. 21 · CIN |
| Matt Leinart | QB | 2006–2009 | 2006 · No. 10 · ARI |
| David Boston | WR | 1999–2002 | 1999 · No. 8 · ARI |
| Rob Fredrickson | LB | 1999–2002 | 1994 · No. 22 · LOS |
| Randal Hill | WR | 1991–1994 | 1991 · No. 23 · MIA |
| Darius Robinson | DE | 2024–2026 | 2024 · No. 27 · ARI |
| Marvin Harrison Jr. | WR | 2024–2026 | 2024 · No. 4 · ARI |
| Isaiah Simmons | S | 2020–2022 | 2020 · No. 8 · ARI |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 2020–2022 | 2013 · No. 27 · HOU |
| Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie | CB | 2008–2010 | 2008 · No. 16 · ARI |
| Wendell Bryant | DT | 2002–2004 | 2002 · No. 12 · ARI |
| Thomas Jones | RB | 2000–2002 | 2000 · No. 7 · ARI |
| Edgerrin James | RB | 2006–2008 | 1999 · No. 4 · IND |
| Andre Wadsworth | LB | 1998–2000 | 1998 · No. 3 · ARI |
| Garrison Hearst | RB | 1993–1995 | 1993 · No. 3 · PHO |
| Dave Brown | QB | 1998–2000 | 1975 · No. 26 · PIT |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 2025–2026 | 2025 · No. 16 · ARI |
| Hollywood Brown | WR | 2022–2023 | 2019 · No. 25 · BAL |
| D.J. Humphries | OT | 2017–2023 | 2015 · No. 24 · ARI |
| J.J. Watt | DE | 2021–2022 | 2011 · No. 11 · HOU |
| A.J. Green | WR | 2021–2022 | 2011 · No. 4 · CIN |
| Mike Iupati | G | 2015–2018 | 2010 · No. 17 · SF |
| Todd Heap | TE | 2011–2012 | 2001 · No. 31 · BAL |
| Vonnie Holliday | DE | 2011–2012 | 1998 · No. 19 · GB |
| Duane Starks | DB | 2002–2004 | 1998 · No. 10 · BAL |
| Emmitt Smith | RB | 2003–2004 | 1990 · No. 17 · DAL |
| Keith McCants | DE | 1994–1995 | 1990 · No. 4 · TB |
| Ben Smith | DB | 1995–1996 | 1990 · No. 22 · PHI |
| Luis Sharpe | OT | 1983–1990 | 1982 · No. 16 · ARI |
| Jeremiyah Love | RB | 2026 | 2026 · No. 3 · ARI |
| Dre Kirkpatrick | CB | 2020 | 2012 · No. 17 · CIN |
| Blaine Gabbert | QB | 2017 | 2011 · No. 10 · JAX |
| Sam Bradford | QB | 2018 | 2010 · No. 1 · STL |
| Sean Weatherspoon | LB | 2015 | 2010 · No. 19 · ATL |
| Michael Crabtree | WR | 2019 | 2009 · No. 10 · SF |
| Andre Smith | OT | 2018 | 2009 · No. 6 · CIN |
| Antoine Cason | CB | 2013 | 2008 · No. 27 · SD |
| Rashard Mendenhall | RB | 2013 | 2008 · No. 23 · PIT |
| Ted Ginn Jr. | WR | 2014 | 2007 · No. 9 · MIA |
| Johnathan Joseph | CB | 2020 | 2006 · No. 24 · CIN |
| Antonio Cromartie | DB | 2014 | 2006 · No. 19 · SD |
| Zaviar Gooden | LB | 2016 | 2004 · No. 23 · SEA |
| Terrell Suggs | DE | 2019 | 2003 · No. 10 · BAL |
| Dwight Freeney | DE | 2015 | 2002 · No. 11 · IND |
| John Abraham | LB | 2013 | 2000 · No. 13 · NYJ |
| Anthony Becht | TE | 2009 | 2000 · No. 27 · NYJ |
| L.J. Shelton | OT | 2000 | 1999 · No. 21 · ARI |
| Alan Faneca | OG | 2010 | 1998 · No. 26 · PIT |
| Pete Kendall | OG | 2002 | 1996 · No. 21 · SEA |
| Eric Metcalf | WR | 1998 | 1989 · No. 13 · CLE |
| Lomas Brown | OT | 1997 | 1985 · No. 6 · DET |
| Wilber Marshall | LB | 1994 | 1984 · No. 11 · CHI |
First-round picks since 1975, drafted by any club. Seasons are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are, so an older name can be missing.