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Cardinals Draft
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Derick Ruhl DRAFTING FOR THECardinals
Draft Selections
Draft Grade — Cardinals
Overall
B-
ValueC+
NeedB+
TradesB-
FutureB-
The Cardinals let Neal fall into their laps, and walked away with a B-. The rest of the league will want that one back. Devin Neal tumbling to the Cardinals in the 156th pick is a gift they did not have to think twice about.
The Colby reach is the anchor dragging on the value grade. A whole weekend of picks and wide receiver is somehow still a want.
Quarterback was the priority and it is no longer a question, which is most of the job.
Good work on the whole, with wide receiver the one box left unchecked.
Pick Analysis
Pick19
Rnd1
Abdul Carter
In the Round 1 slot they get a bendy edge with upside. The biggest hole, addressed.
Pick51
Rnd2
Denzel Burke
Denzel Burke at No. 51 is an overdraft of the loud, memorable kind. A minor itch, scratched.
Pick83
Rnd3
Jake Majors
Jake Majors is a better player than the 83rd pick suggests; smart patience, rewarded. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.
Pick120
Rnd4
Connor Colby
They left a pile of value on the table to take Connor Colby this early at the 120th overall pick. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick156
Rnd5
Devin Neal
Devin Neal at pick 156 is a first-round grade at a bargain-bin price, no notes. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
Pick195
Rnd6
Will Howard
A real head-scratcher, Will Howard in pick No. 195 is miles ahead of his ranking. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.






