Arizona Cardinals Full Mock Draft: Who will they select in the NFL Draft?

Round Two – 47 overall: CB Donte Jackson, LSU

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Donte Jackson comes from a college that is notorious for great defensive backs. Jackson has two years of production and he has elite speed. He does not have great size or ball skills which is why he is mocked everywhere from the first to four rounds of the NFL Draft.

This might be a bit of a reach but he was the best corner back available.

Round Three – 79 overall: QB Mason Rudolph, OSU

This is the Cardinals’ additional pick. They mine as well draft a quarterback with Rudolph’s experience, arm and upside. Rudolph benefits from sitting behind Mike Glennon and Sam Bradford.

Both have starting experience but they’re probably not the future. Rudolph has been mocked everywhere from the first to four rounds but this is probably the best value spot for him.

Round Three – 97 overall: OT Joseph Noteboom, TCU

The Cardinals need a refresh on their offensive line and they might not wait until the third round. Still, Notebloom is a versatile prospect who can play tackle or guard. He needs to work on his body and technique but his experience and athleticism puts him in mid round consideration.

Round Four – 134 overall: TE Christopher Herndon, Miami

Another Miami tight end with high NFL upside. Christopher Herndon has the size and speed to be a dual threat TE in the NFL but he needs refinement.

Luckily, Arizona still uses a traditional tight end. They also have Jermaine Gresham on the roster which means Herndon could have a great teacher. He will be an immediate quality depth player but could develop into a started.

Round Five – 152 overall: C Mason Cole, Michigan

Mason Cole brings solid size and production from a high-level program to the Arizona Cardinals’ efforts to rebuilding the offensive line. Cole can compete and provide depth at all three interior line positions. He’s also scheme versatile and makes sense this late in the draft.

Round Six – 182 overall: DL Kahlil McKenzie, Tennessee

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Kahlil McKenzie never lived up to his NFL blood lines or high recruit status. However, he was solid against SEC talent. He played multiple positions in different schemes. Despite battling some injuries, he still brings good athleticism to the defensive tackle position.

At this point in the draft, that’s more than enough to roll the dice on. Plus, the Cardinals could use some depth at DT. Carolina always uses deep DL rotations so I expect Wilks to do the same in Arizona.

Round Seven – 254 overall: C Sean Welsch, Iowa

He’s another experienced offensive lineman with solid size and production. He’s the best lineman available at this point. His versatility to play on the OL is welcomed in AZ.