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Draft Grade — Cardinals
Overall
B
ValueB+
NeedB+
TradesB-
FutureB-
A solid, sensible weekend for the Cardinals: B. Somehow the biggest item on the list survived the weekend. The Cardinals never addressed quarterback, and it is the kind of gap that lingers.
Landing Banks Jr. that late papers over a lot of smaller sins. Job largely done: offensive lineman settled and 2 of 8 of the wish list covered. Building through the lines is a philosophy, and they stuck to it.
In sum, a sturdy weekend with one asterisk, the quarterback spot they never got to.
Pick Analysis
Pick16
Rnd1
Kelvin Banks Jr.
In the 16th pick they get a building block for the line, outstanding value to boot. It fills the loudest need on the roster.
Pick47
Rnd2
Xavier Watts
Xavier Watts at the 47th overall pick is a sensible buy, a touch better than market for the safety. Useful body for a position without much behind the starter.
Pick78
Rnd3
Carson Schwesinger
Carson Schwesinger at slot 78 is a sound buy, the sort that quietly helps a class. It fills a real need, too.



