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Draft Grade — Cardinals
Overall
B
ValueB
NeedA
TradesB-
FutureB-
Maye is the plan now, and the Cardinals grade out a B. Start where it matters. The Cardinals took Drake Maye to run the offense for the next decade, and every other decision this weekend bends around that one. A sturdy weekend that grades out a B.
The offensive lineman spot stays a question, and it was the one they most needed an answer at. On the needs board they went 2 of 8, with quarterback the one that mattered most.
The offense got the lion's share of the attention.
Good work on the whole, with offensive lineman the one box left unchecked.
Pick Analysis
Pick4
Rnd1
Drake Maye
In slot 4 they get a long-term answer under center at fair value. It fills the loudest need on the roster.
Pick27
Rnd1
Brian Thomas Jr.
In the 27th overall pick they get a difference-maker at receiver. The biggest hole, addressed.