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My NFL Mock Draft 3.0:

The Arizona Cardinals trade their 24th overall pick to the New Orleans Saints for their (1st) 31st overall pick and (3rd) 78th overall pick.

The Arizona Cardinals also trade their 2nd Round pick to the Dallas Cowboys for their (2nd) 60th overall pick and (4th) 127th overall pick.

1st Round: OLB Eli Harold, Virginia. From New Orleans

With Sam Acho leaving for the Bears and the departure of John Abraham, this team needs a serious pass rusher. Last season after realizing they can only generate pass rush through blitzing, this guy can solve the issue. Much needed pass rusher and with his speed makes him a perfect match for the Cardinals since we have 2 mobile QBs in the division.

2nd Round: ILB Stephone Anthony, Clemson. From Dallas

After realizing the Kevin Minter is a 1 down injury prone ILB, the Cardinals realize they need a new ILB. With Sean Weatherspoon playing on a 1yr contract and the questionable return of Daryl Washington, the Cardinals dont have much depth. Glenn Carson is still in development and Kenny Demens is strictly a run stuffing LB. Anthony brings speed to the position plus he excels in both pass coverage and run stuffing.

3rd Round: CB Josh Shaw, USC. From New Orleans

-We all know his issues of the past, lying about the cause of his injury. But he is probably the most aggressive tackler in this draft class. He has length to match with his speed. Would be a great addition to our team.

3rd Round: RB David Johnson, Northern Iowa.

-This guy is an in between the tackles RB that Arians and the Cardinals truly desire. He has speed and the strength to break tackles and run for big gains. He is one of the best catching RBs in this draft. He runs at full speed with no signs of slowing down when breaking tackles and playing in passing downs.

4th Round: C Reese Dismukes, Auburn.

-We need some real competition for the Center position. He fits the bill.

4th Round: DE Henry Anderson, Stanford. From Dallas

-Frostee Rucker and Cory Redding won't be able to play in the NFL forever. Anderson is a project and he provides nice depth to the aging position.

5th Round: OLB Kyle Emanuel, North Dakota St.

-This guy can play football. Yes he is from a small school but he racked up 10 sacks against top25 teams. Is Alex Okafor a one hit wonder? If he is, Emanuel could be the answer. He is much faster and stronger than Okafor and this is his natural position.

6th Round: DE Ryan Russell, Purdue.

-He had an impressive combine and reminds me of Darnell Dockett. His speed and power to the point of attack is amazing but his potential has not been reached yet. Would be a steal if the Cardinals can maximize his potential.

7th Round: WR J.J Nelson, UAB.

The fastest receiver in the 2015 NFL Draft. People feel that his experience and dropped passes are too big of an issue to overcome. But his speed at 4.28 makes him a dangerous KR.

7th Round: RB John Crockett, North Dakota St. Compensatory

He would be a steal as Mr. Irrelevant. He has the size and speed to contribute on 3rd in short situations. He has a high motor and always tries to stay on his feet.

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