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Walter Nolen

DT

A 1st-round pick (16th overall) in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Mississippi; Texas A&M, Walter Nolen has built an NFL career since. Now with ARI, he's in his 2nd NFL season.

Size

6'4", 300#

College

Mississippi; Texas A&M

Draft

Rd 1, 16th overall (2025)

Seasons

2025–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
54.2

66th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

5 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.37
Pass rush×0.3+0.61
Ball skills×0.25-0.58
Run defense×0.2+0.41
Availability×0.1+0.97

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026ARI54.25
2025ARI72.66

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Walter Nolen has played in 11 regular-season games, all with ARI.

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1LAC—40.7
Week 2SEA—40.1
Week 3SF—40.4
Week 4NYG—95.2
Week 5DET—40.1

Walter Nolen — common questions

What position does Walter Nolen play?
Walter Nolen is listed as a DT.
Which teams has Walter Nolen played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Walter Nolen has played for ARI (2025–2026).
Where did Walter Nolen go to college?
Walter Nolen played college football at Mississippi; Texas A&M.
When was Walter Nolen drafted?
Walter Nolen was selected in round 1, 16th overall, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Walter Nolen scored?
Walter Nolen has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Walter Nolen's ScoutIndex Rating?
Walter Nolen rated 54.2 for 2026, the 66th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 1, 2025