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CBS does a very good job, imo, with their draft prospect rankings.
What’s always fascinating to me is to see which players pop up at the exact spots where the Cardinals are picking.
Using Draftek’s 7 round mock with compensatory picks included, the Cardinals are drafting at #8, #40, #72, #114, #202, #222.
- Here are the prospects rated by CBS at those numbers:
8. CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma
40. Julian Okwara, Edge, Notre Dame
72. Cesar Ruiz, OL, Michigan
114. John Simpson, OL, Clemson
202. Joshua Kelley, RB, UCLA
223. Isaiah Wright, WR, Temple
- Interestingly, here are the players ranked 1 spot behind:
9. Jedrick Wills, T, Alabama
41. Patrick Queen, LB, LSU
73. Jaylon Jackson, CB, Utah
115. Jalen Hurts, QB, Oklahoma
203. Josh Metellus, S, Michigan
224. James Smith-Williams, Edge, N.C. St.
- Then, if the Cardinals trade down from #8 with the Colts to pick up their #13, #75 and #193 picks, they can add:
13. Tristan Wirfs, T, Iowa
75. Thadeus Moss, TE, LSU
193. Robert Landers, DT, Ohio St.
Thus, if you could be the Cardinals’ GM and pick form the players listed here, what would be your plan?
My plan would be (check out these videos):
8. CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma
Quick twitch, velcro handed playmaker. I would take him over Julian Okwara because we need to add speed to the defense, plus Okwara is coming off a so-so season which ended with a broken leg.
40. Patrick Queen, LB, LSU
Speedy, versatile and productive. I would take him over Julian Okwara because we need to add speed to the defense, plus Okwara is coming off a so-so season which ended with a broken leg.
72. Jaylon Johnson, CB, Utah
Plays with excellent leverage and athleticism. While I like C Cesar Ruiz, I just can’t fathom taking another center 4 of the last 5 drafts. It’s time for Cole and Gaiilard to step up.
114. Jalen Hurts, QB, Oklahoma
If he’s actually still on the board at #144, what an absolute K-Raid fit selection. G John Simpson would be a good choice here, but I like 5-6 Day 3 OL better.
202. Joshua Kelley, RB, UCLA
Tough and aggressive. Thrived for last two years in Chip Kelly’s offense.
223. Isaiah Wright, WR/RB/PR, Temple
Has Laviska Shenault type versatility and playmaking ability, although Shenault is more explosive. Wright has an array of shake and bake moves.
What could be fun for your to do—-and for us to read—-is click on the CBS Sports player rankings list above and create your own mock draft base on what players would be available at each pick.
I will do that myself, but first I wanted to get this thread posted.