With the Combine over and the Cardinals taking care of their own in FA so far it's time for my mock draft. I don't expect any big FA signings this year. There just isn't enough cash to go around especially if they are going to eventually give Kyler a big payday. Look for a hand full of veteran players who sign the classic Keim Time 1 year prove it deals.
With that said it wouldn't be a MadCard's Mock if I didn't have them taking a WR early. I though for sure this would be the year that I could move away from the WR position but alas like a siren song it has called to me again.
Round 1 Pick #23: Chris Olave, WR, Ohio State
6'1" 188lbs
Yep I couldn't resist. Olave is buttery smooth running his routes and combined with his elite speed it allows him to gain separation from DBs. On top of that he has a great pair of hands. Olave is an instant starter.
Round 2 Pick #55: Kyler Gordon, CB, Washington
6' 200lbs
The Cards need help at CB and Gordon is a perfect fit. Gordon is an elite athlete but still is a little bit of a work in progress at CB. He has the size and strength to play press coverage.
Round 3 Pick #87: James Cook, RB, Georgia
5'11" 190lbs
Not Cpt James Cook the famous British Explore but James Cook the little brother of Dalvin Cook. Yes James is the younger brother of Dalvin but he clearly is small than Dalvin as well. With that said he has huge Big play ability. Cook is a shifty runner who would be a great replacement for Chase Edmonds.
Round 6 Pick #200: Christopher Allen, DE/OLB, Alabama
6'3" 243lbs
Physical specimen who looks the part but is very raw. A knee injury his Sophomore year and a foot injury last year have limited him some. I wouldn't expect much from him his first couple of years as he learns the ropes.
Round 6 Pick #216: Eyioma Uwazurike, DT, Iowa St
6'6" 320lbs
This monster of a man has had to overcome adversity early in his life. Academics were not a strong suit for Uwazurike and he was academically ineligible as a freshman. He spent most of that year in the academic center till late at night and by his senior year ended up being named to the academic all-conference team. He has since enrolled in a master program at Iowa St.
Round 7 Pick #242: Lecitus Smith, OG, Va Tech
6'3" 314lbs
Looked athletic for a big man at the Combine. However he was somewhat inconsistent at Virginia Tech. Could develop into a solid backup.
Round 7 Pick #257: Zyon McCollum, CB, Sam Houston St
6'2" 200lbs
The Cardinals love his length. He is another late round project that won't see the field initially except for maybe on special teams. Didn't see great competition in the FCS. However he has the athletic ability to eventually develop into a starter.
Round 7 Pick #259: Collin Schooler, ILB, Texas Tech
6'3" 253lbs
Schooler transferred from Arizona to Texas Tech. He is an average at best athlete. However his football instincts are through the roof. Coaches will love him but the question remains if he has the athletic ability to play at the next level.
With that said it wouldn't be a MadCard's Mock if I didn't have them taking a WR early. I though for sure this would be the year that I could move away from the WR position but alas like a siren song it has called to me again.
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Round 1 Pick #23: Chris Olave, WR, Ohio State
6'1" 188lbs
Yep I couldn't resist. Olave is buttery smooth running his routes and combined with his elite speed it allows him to gain separation from DBs. On top of that he has a great pair of hands. Olave is an instant starter.
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Round 2 Pick #55: Kyler Gordon, CB, Washington
6' 200lbs
The Cards need help at CB and Gordon is a perfect fit. Gordon is an elite athlete but still is a little bit of a work in progress at CB. He has the size and strength to play press coverage.
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Round 3 Pick #87: James Cook, RB, Georgia
5'11" 190lbs
Not Cpt James Cook the famous British Explore but James Cook the little brother of Dalvin Cook. Yes James is the younger brother of Dalvin but he clearly is small than Dalvin as well. With that said he has huge Big play ability. Cook is a shifty runner who would be a great replacement for Chase Edmonds.
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Round 6 Pick #200: Christopher Allen, DE/OLB, Alabama
6'3" 243lbs
Physical specimen who looks the part but is very raw. A knee injury his Sophomore year and a foot injury last year have limited him some. I wouldn't expect much from him his first couple of years as he learns the ropes.
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Round 6 Pick #216: Eyioma Uwazurike, DT, Iowa St
6'6" 320lbs
This monster of a man has had to overcome adversity early in his life. Academics were not a strong suit for Uwazurike and he was academically ineligible as a freshman. He spent most of that year in the academic center till late at night and by his senior year ended up being named to the academic all-conference team. He has since enrolled in a master program at Iowa St.
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Round 7 Pick #242: Lecitus Smith, OG, Va Tech
6'3" 314lbs
Looked athletic for a big man at the Combine. However he was somewhat inconsistent at Virginia Tech. Could develop into a solid backup.
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Round 7 Pick #257: Zyon McCollum, CB, Sam Houston St
6'2" 200lbs
The Cardinals love his length. He is another late round project that won't see the field initially except for maybe on special teams. Didn't see great competition in the FCS. However he has the athletic ability to eventually develop into a starter.
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Round 7 Pick #259: Collin Schooler, ILB, Texas Tech
6'3" 253lbs
Schooler transferred from Arizona to Texas Tech. He is an average at best athlete. However his football instincts are through the roof. Coaches will love him but the question remains if he has the athletic ability to play at the next level.
