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Draft Grade — Cardinals
Overall
B-
ValueB-
NeedB
TradesB-
FutureB-
No fireworks, just a tidy B- for the Cardinals. There is a lot to like until you notice quarterback is still a hole. The Cardinals never got to the one that mattered most.
On the needs board they went 4 of 8, with offensive lineman the one that mattered most. The trenches got the money picks, top to bottom.
A workmanlike haul that should hold up just fine.
Pick Analysis
Pick3
Rnd1
David Stone
In the Round 1 slot they get a wrecking ball inside. A real need, handled.
Pick34
Rnd2
Ahmad Hardy
A market-rate running back, with the board and the slot shaking hands on Ahmad Hardy. It plugs a real leak on the depth chart.
Pick65
Rnd3
Brandon Baker
They took Brandon Baker at par in pick 65, which is nothing to complain about. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick104
Rnd4
Jadan Baugh
A straight-up fair deal on Jadan Baugh at No. 104, value and slot in agreement. One more legitimate question on the roster, answered.
Pick141
Rnd5
Niki Prongos
Niki Prongos at Round 5, Pick 3 is neither steal nor reach, just the going rate. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick181
Rnd6
Cam Calhoun
They paid sticker price for Cam Calhoun in pick No. 181, and that is fine. Useful depth more than a marquee fix.
Pick217
Rnd7
Kelby Collins
Kelby Collins in the 217th pick is fine work, a shade of surplus and no downside. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.







