Social media reacts to the Arizona Cardinals getting a steal after selecting Michigan football CB Will Johnson

It was a long, long wait for Michigan football CB Will Johnson. But with the 47th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Johnson finally heard his name called, and he will head to the Arizona Cardinals. At one time, Johnson was viewed as a top-five pick, but as time went on, Johnson found himself slipping and slipping down draft boards.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Thursday that Johnson had a knee issue that teams were hesitant about. But the top-10 talent is finally off the board, and now he will have to prove he's healthy and can hold up in the NFL.

Johnson, a two-time All-American, shut down Marvin Harrison Jr. and Rome Odunze in 2023 during the Wolverines' national title run. The talent is undeniable and Arizona got itself a lockdown cornerback -- if he can stay healthy.

Following the selection, here's what social media thought.

Michigan’s finest 💥 pic.twitter.com/WCVpps1ZRj
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) April 26, 2025

.@Willj1228 is headed to Arizona!#ProBlue | https://t.co/XQwvBAc1Gr pic.twitter.com/KXmsU4bifa
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) April 26, 2025

There ya go, Will Johnson. If healthy, Arizona just may have got the steal of the draft.
— MGoFish (@MGoFish) April 26, 2025

LFG Will Johnson to the cardinals!
— Luke D'Mello (@mello2189) April 26, 2025

Live look at Jonathan Gannon after adding Walter Nolen and Will Johnson.... what a haul for the Cardinals. pic.twitter.com/jFM1Fcr9QS
— C4 (@PAPAxC4) April 26, 2025

Cardinals just got the steal of the draft!!! Congrats 2!!! @Willj1228 #ProBlue https://t.co/08viAbaPci
— Albert Karschnia (@AKarsch_UM) April 26, 2025

Cardinals get Will Johnson: “He excels as a zone corner. He’s got to improve in press. When you watch him in press, he is connected on the routes, but he needs to improve where he can finish at the point of attack and finish the plays. He allows completions even though he’s in…
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) April 26, 2025

Arizona Selects Michigan DB Will Johnson 47th Overall

🔴 91.3 Coverage Grade Since 2022 (3rd Among CBs) pic.twitter.com/7MZbqnkd2M
— PFF College (@PFF_College) April 26, 2025

If he can stay healthy, Arizona got itself a top-10 talent with the 47th pick. Will Johnson is an absolute stud.
— Trent Knoop (@TrentKnoop) April 26, 2025

No doubt. https://t.co/ARdjCHnTSQ
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) April 26, 2025

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