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Draft Grade — Cardinals
Overall
B
ValueB
NeedB+
TradesB-
FutureB-
The Cardinals found their guy under center in McCarthy: B. The one hole that towered over the rest is filled. The Cardinals spent their marquee pick on J.J. McCarthy, and for the first time in a while there is a real answer at quarterback.
For all the activity, edge rusher went untouched, which is hard to explain. The Thomas pick is the one the value grade keeps tripping over.
On value alone, McCaffrey makes the weekend a net positive. The offense got the lion's share of the attention.
All told, a solid class that does its job everywhere but edge rusher.
Pick Analysis
Pick4
Rnd1
Malik Nabers
In Round 1, Pick 4 they get a No. 1 receiver. The biggest hole, addressed.
Pick27
Rnd1
J.J. McCarthy
In pick 27 they get the face of the franchise at fair value. It fills the loudest need on the roster.
Pick35
Rnd2
Jordan Morgan
They took Jordan Morgan at par in the 35th pick, which is nothing to complain about. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick66
Rnd3
Max Melton
Max Melton at slot 66 is right where the board had him, plain and simple. A minor need, but a need all the same.
Pick71
Rnd3
Michael Hall Jr.
No drama and no debate, Michael Hall Jr. went about where he belonged in pick No. 71. A real hole, addressed with a reasonable pick.
Pick90
Rnd3
Christian Mahogany
Christian Mahogany at the Round 3 slot jumps the queue by a touch more than is comfortable. A must-fix position, and they treated it like one.
Pick104
Rnd4
Ray Davis
Ray Davis at No. 104 is the sort of value that quietly wins a weekend. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.
Pick138
Rnd5
Leonard Taylor III
A tidy bit of business in the 138th overall pick, where Leonard Taylor III graded well above the range. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
Pick162
Rnd5
Luke McCaffrey
They read the board right and Luke McCaffrey was the payoff at the 162nd pick. That was the need underlined and circled, and now it is checked off.
Pick186
Rnd6
Nathan Thomas
They jumped the gun on Nathan Thomas, taking him earlier than his grade liked. Better still, it is exactly the hole they had to fill.
Pick226
Rnd7
Jaylan Ford
They stopped a slide they were happy to see, landing Jaylan Ford in pick 226. It fills a real need, too.











