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Draft Grade — Cardinals
Overall
B-
ValueB-
NeedB
TradesB-
FutureB-
A solid, sensible weekend for the Cardinals: B-. The weekend has a hole in the middle of it named quarterback, a need the Cardinals walked right past. No fireworks, but a solid B-.
The Wilson reach is the anchor dragging on the value grade. They went 3 of 8 on their needs, which is most of what a draft is for.
The skill positions did well by the weekend.
In sum, a sensible class that nudges the roster the right way.
Pick Analysis
Pick4
Rnd1
Brock Bowers
In the 4th overall pick they get a seam-stretching tight end at fair value. A real need, handled.
Pick27
Rnd1
Byron Murphy II
A reasonable price with a little left over, Byron Murphy II in the 27th pick. It plugs a real leak on the depth chart.
Pick35
Rnd2
Roman Wilson
A premium they did not need to pay, Roman Wilson a notch or two before his time. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.



