BG23'S MOCK DRAFT
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  • BG23 DRAFTING FOR THE
    Cardinals
Draft Selections
Kenneth Grant Head Shot
PICK: 16 RND: 1 (ARI)
Kenneth Grant
DT Michigan
Jihaad Campbell Head Shot
PICK: 47 RND: 2 (ARI)
Jihaad Campbell
LB Alabama
Jalen Royals Head Shot
PICK: 78 RND: 3 (ARI)
Jalen Royals
WR Utah State
Darius Alexander Head Shot
PICK: 114 RND: 4 (ARI)
Darius Alexander
DT Toledo
Will Howard Head Shot
PICK: 153 RND: 5 (ARI)
Will Howard
QB Ohio State
Draft Grade — Cardinals
Overall B-
ValueB NeedB TradesB- FutureB-
The Cardinals cashed the board's mistake on Howard: B-.

This is the pick they will still be bragging about in July: Will Howard, the No. 103 name on the board, stolen at pick 153. No fireworks, but a solid B-.

That offensive lineman hole did not close this weekend, and it was the biggest one on the wall. Job largely done: quarterback settled and 4 of 8 of the wish list covered.

In sum, a sensible class that nudges the roster the right way.

Pick Analysis
Pick16 Rnd1 Kenneth Grant
In Round 1, Pick 16 they get a wrecking ball inside at fair value.
Pick47 Rnd2 Jihaad Campbell
A reasonable price with a little left over, Jihaad Campbell in the Round 2 slot. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
Pick78 Rnd3 Jalen Royals
Jalen Royals at the 78th pick is the sort of value that quietly wins a weekend. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick114 Rnd4 Darius Alexander
Darius Alexander at No. 114 is a conviction pick that outran the value. One more legitimate question on the roster, answered.
Pick153 Rnd5 Will Howard
Will Howard in pick No. 153 is a gift, value that borders on unfair. The one spot they could not leave alone, and did not.