Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals add another defensive back, this one from the U.
The Arizona Cardinals finished off their 12 picks by adding another cornerback, this one from the University of Miami, Jaden Davis.
From Emory Hunt’s Football Gameplan Draft Guide:
Good foot quickness that helps him mirror receivers and also dart around the LOS with regards to blitzing and also defending the perimeter run game. - Solid technique and skill set, able to hold his own vs bigger receivers and some tight ends. Closes well on the ball and is very active at the catch point. - Doesn’t get...
Revenge of the Birds
The Arizona Cardinals have added a second wide receiver in the 2024 NFL Draft.
The Arizona Cardinals have drafted another wide receiver, this time a group of five size/speed freak from UAB, Tejhaun Palmer.
From Dane Brugler’s “The Beast”:
Palmer received a full-ride offer from UAB, and his production steadily increased over the last three seasons, including career bests as a senior in 2023 (led the AAC in with 18 .3 yards per reception). Palmer was always a “freak” according to his coaches — and being part of an FBS program helped develop that talent (earned a spot on...
Revenge of the Birds
The Arizona Cardinals add a big offensive lineman.
The Arizona Cardinals have taken Christian Jones, offensive tackle from Texas.
From Draft Buzz:
Revenge of the Birds
The Arizona Cardinals add some pass rush on day three.
With their first pick in round five, the Arizona Cardinals added pass rusher Xavier Thomas from Clemson.
From Draft Buzz:
Revenge of the Birds
The Arizona Cardinals add an athletic safety with their first pick in round four.
The Arizona Cardinals add a safety from Texas Tech with their first pick on day three in Dadrion Taylor-Demerson.
From Dane Brugler’s “The Beast”:
Outstanding straight-line speed to unlock and go with an invisible jetpack … terrific range to make plays at the numbers after starting center-cut … ball skills are solid and takes advantage of passes thrown right at him (above-average ball production) … plays with widescreen vision and a developed feel for route combinations … makes up for wasted steps with his foot...
Revenge of the Birds
Follow the final day of the 2024 NFL Draft.
We are through two days and seven picks in the 2024 NFL Draft and the Arizona Cardinals are doing some work.
The NFL Draft kicks off at 9am Arizona time and they will be on the clock quickly as they are the fourth pick in this round.
Let’s take a look at what they have done so far.
Position Needs:
Here are the Arizona Cardinals remaining 2024 NFL Draft picks:
Revenge of the Birds
Vote for your grade of Monti’s job on Day 2
On Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft, GM Monti Ossenfort dug deeply into his Belichickean roots to deliver a bonanza of systematic personnel fits for the Arizona Cardinals.
Belichick always loved to trade back on Day 2 in order to acquire extra picks.
Melton’s Fit: Press CB on a #1 or #2 WR. Special teams ace as gunner, punt/kick rusher.
Benson’s fit: RB2
**Adams’ Fit: G who could be developed...
Revenge of the Birds
Names of some of the best prospects left in the 2024 NFL Draft.
We think we know things.
The grades seem to be in a consensus, but more times than not after the top 20 or so, things change drastically.
For the Arizona Cardinals, that played out on Friday as the team traded back and took Max Melton, then added Trey Benson, Isaiah Adams, Tip Reiman and Elijah Jones.
The Cardinals are looking at athletes, at physicality, and at people that love football.
Now, who are the best players left?
Let’s take a look from the “Consensus Big Board” at...
Revenge of the Birds
Arizona adds to their defense by getting a rangy cornerback with their last pick in round 4
The Arizona Cardinals fleshed out their Day 2 picks by moving back and adding an additional 3rd round pick for a trade down.
The Cardinals took Elijah Jones, a defensive back out of Boston College with their 90th pick.
He’s a man coverage corner with 4.44 speed and a ball hawk with 5 INT’s and 20 pass breakups over the past few seasons. He’s an athletic corner and similar to Max Melton...a man-to-man corner.
From Dane Brugler’s “The Beast”:
*A four-year starter at...
Revenge of the Birds
The Arizona Cardinals get a big, physical and athletic tight end.
The Arizona Cardinals added a physical, athletic tight end with their third selection in the third round.
From Dane Brugler’s “The Beast”:
“Outstanding size with a long torso and has worked hard to develop his athletic frame… A-well -developed athlete, Reiman is a scrappy blocker (inline and out in space) with better athleticism than expected for his size and dependable pass-catching hands (zero drops in 2023) .14 of his 19 catches in 2023 resulted in a first down or touchdown (73.7 percent) ... physical and technical blocker, both inline...
Revenge of the Birds
The Arizona Cardinals add a running back with their first pick in the third round.
The Arizona Cardinals have added running back Trey Benson of Florida State with the 66th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
From Dane Brugler’s “The Beast”:
A two-year starter at Florida State, Benson was the lead back in head coach Mike Norvell’s up-tempo offense with mostly gap-scheme runs. After two seasons (and a major injury) at Oregon, he was consistently productive the past two seasons in Tallahassee, averaging 6.1 yards per carry over his Seminoles’ career. He also scored three touchdowns of 80-plus yards...
Revenge of the Birds
The Arizona Cardinals take an explosive, active cornerback with elite talent and measurables.
With the 43rd pick in the 2024 NFL Draft the Arizona Cardinals select Rutgers cornerback Max Melton.
Melton is a freak athlete with elite production out of Rutgers.
From Dane Brugler’s “The Beast”:
A four-year starter at Rutgers, Melton was an inside-outside cornerback in head coach Greg Schiano’s balanced coverage schemes. After one season as a defensive back in high school, he made the full transition for the Scarlet Knights and accounted for 30 passes defended and eight interceptions over the last three seasons (he and...
Revenge of the Birds
