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MADDI DRAFTING FOR THECardinals
Draft Grade — Cardinals
Overall
B-
ValueB-
NeedB+
TradesB-
FutureB-
Nothing loud, just a tidy B- for the Cardinals. Everything else got attention, and quarterback got none. That is a strange way for the Cardinals to leave a draft. Solid and sensible more than spectacular: a B-.
The cost of the Collins reach is exactly the players who went right after him. Offensive lineman is handled and the depth chart looks a good deal healthier for it.
Not a headline-grabber, but a perfectly good weekend's work.
Pick Analysis
Pick16
Rnd1
Josh Simmons
In pick No. 16 they get an anchor for the offensive line. Exactly the need they had to hit.
Pick47
Rnd2
Alfred Collins
A reach on Alfred Collins in slot 47; the board had better options right there. Another box on the needs board, quietly ticked.
Pick78
Rnd3
Chris Paul Jr.
Chris Paul Jr. at No. 78 is right where the board had him, plain and simple. A real hole, addressed with a reasonable pick.
Pick115
Rnd4
Billy Bowman Jr.
Billy Bowman Jr. in the 115th overall pick is fair value, right on his grade. It adds depth where they could use a little.