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Draft Grade — Cardinals
Overall
B-
ValueC
NeedB
TradesB-
FutureB-
A solid, sensible weekend for the Cardinals: B-. Nobody else had Mike Washington Jr. anywhere near pick No. 65. The Cardinals did, by 46 spots, and that gap is the whole story.
For all the activity, quarterback went untouched, which is hard to explain. The roster is better shaped than it was, with offensive lineman chief among the fixes.
The weekend tilted hard toward the defense.
All told, a solid class that does its job everywhere but quarterback.
Pick Analysis
Pick3
Rnd1
Arvell Reese
In the 3rd overall pick they get a sideline-to-sideline linebacker at fair value. A clean fit for the roster.
Pick34
Rnd2
Blake Miller
The board screamed and they did not listen, reaching into the next round for Blake Miller. That was the need underlined and circled, and now it is checked off.
Pick65
Rnd3
Mike Washington Jr.
They reached into another round for Mike Washington Jr., and the board is nowhere close to agreeing. One more legitimate question on the roster, answered.



