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Draft Grade — Cardinals
Overall
B
ValueB
NeedA-
TradesB-
FutureB-
More right than wrong for the Cardinals, and a B to prove it. The tape said wait; the Cardinals did not. Nazir Stackhouse went at the Round 5 slot, a good 66 picks before the board was ready. A dependable weekend that grades out a B.
They punted on edge rusher, and it is the miss that keeps the grade honest. That is an interior defensive lineman worth more than the slot they spent on him, plainly.
Quarterback is handled and the depth chart looks a good deal healthier for it.
Good work on the whole, with edge rusher the one box left unchecked.
Pick Analysis
Pick8
Rnd1
Will Campbell
In Round 1, Pick 8 they get protection for the quarterback. The biggest hole, addressed.
Pick39
Rnd2
Carson Beck
The board had Carson Beck higher than the 39th overall pick, and the quarterback fell to them anyway. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick70
Rnd3
Bear Alexander
A quiet steal in No. 70: Bear Alexander for less than the market said. Another box on the needs board, quietly ticked.
Pick106
Rnd4
Daylen Everette
Daylen Everette in pick 106 is fair value, right on his grade. It adds depth where they could use a little.
Pick142
Rnd5
Nazir Stackhouse
They talked themselves into Nazir Stackhouse at the 142nd pick, and the board did not agree. A need, and now a little less of one.
Pick178
Rnd6
Brennan Presley
Nice patience on Brennan Presley, who had no business lasting to the Round 6 slot. The one spot they could not leave alone, and did not.