GLENDALE – Arizona Cardinals Defensive Coordinator Nick Rallis has a lot of new pieces to the puzzle for the Cardinals defense in the upcoming 2025 NFL season. Although the one player who has stood out recently has been Darius Robinson.
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Dec 22, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Arizona defensive end Robinson (56) rushes as Carolina Panthers guard Brady Christensen (70) and guard Robert Hunt (50) defend in overtime at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Cardinals’ DC Nick Rallis commenting on Darius Robinson’s dedication:
Robinson was the first-round draft pick in 2024 for the Cardinals. Although personal matters and injuries played their part in his rookie year, Robinson has his eyes on breaking out. Cardinals DC Nick Rallis praised Robinson by mentioning, “he’s always in the D-Line room.” (Credit Bo Brack | PHNX)
“My office was in the D-line room, and it felt like his office too because he’s just always in there.”
Arizona Cardinals DC Nick Rallis says DL Darius Robinson is constantly putting in the work @PHNX_Cardinals pic.twitter.com/JozTKsyW6u
— Bo Brack (@BoBrack) August 19, 2025
Aug 2, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Darius Robinson (56) during the Red and White practice in training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
People have been highlighting his size as well, as Robinson stands at 6’5 and 285 lbs. With the new additions of the Arizona defense, Robinson might get his opportunities as the eyes will most of the focus will be on newcomers Josh Sweat and Calais Campbell. Darius Robinson has also been holding his own so far this preseason and looked locked in this year during Cardinals training camp.
What’s crazy about this video is Jonathan Gannon isn’t a small person but looks TINY compared to Darius Robinson #BirdGang pic.twitter.com/qpRb69CZyA
— Jesus (@updatecardinals) June 12, 2025
Arizona defensive lineman Robinson (56) works out during the team’s practice at State Farm Stadium on July 29, 2025. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
If Darius Robinson can turn into the player and first-round talent that the Cardinals drafted him to be, it could be even scarier for opposing offenses. Arizona’s defense was considered one of the worst in the NFL last season, and General Manager Monti Ossenfort has made it a priority to address it and build it up the right way. The Cardinals feel confident in their future and feel Robinson will have a bigger part in this picture and be a highlight name to watch out for during the 2025 NFL season.
OL vs DL one-on-ones pic.twitter.com/t22BVTbClI
— Dani Sureck (@DaniSureck) July 28, 2025
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
