Walter Nolen III Arizona Cardinals · #97
Walter Nolen III is a Defensive Tackle for the Arizona Cardinals, drafted 16th overall, 2025. In 2026 he recorded 7 tackles, 1 sacks.
Walter Nolen III — the report card
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Where Walter Nolen III stands
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How the model sees Walter Nolen III
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Walter Nolen III career stats, season by season
| Season | G | Tkl | Sack | FF | PD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 in progress · 4 games | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 10 | 18 | 3.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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Are the Arizona Cardinals built to win?
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The Ballad of Walter Nolen III
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The beginning
Walter Nolen III is a Defensive Tackle for the Arizona Cardinals, in his 2nd NFL season.
Turning pro
Drafted 16th overall, 2025 as a Defensive Tackle.
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Walter Nolen III is an Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle, drafted 16th overall, 2025.
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Across 2 seasons (2025–2026) he has recorded 18 tackles, 3 sacks and 0 interceptions.
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Most recently he posted 7 tackles, 1 sack and 0 interceptions in 2026.
Off the field
- Height
- 6' 4"
- Weight
- 300 lbs
- Draft
- 16th overall, 2025
- Born
- Powell, TN
- Age
- 23
- Jersey
- #97
Walter Nolen III is from Powell, TN and is 23 years old. He was drafted 16th overall, 2025 and plays defensive tackle at 6' 4", 300 lbs.
Over 2 seasons (2025–2026) he has recorded 18 tackles, 3 sacks and 0 interceptions. Nolen is currently on the Arizona Cardinals roster.
Walter Nolen III is a depth defensive lineman who has generated 3 sacks and 18 tackles across 2 seasons (2025–2026).
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