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Which Cardinals Rookie Will Make Biggest Impact? Ranking All 12
The Arizona Cardinals are not one of those teams. After a 4-13 campaign in 2023, the Cardinals are looking to make a big step in the right direction after a promising finish to that season led by quarterback Kyler Murray. With Murray now healthy and ready to start the season, it was general manager Monti Ossenfort's job to surround him with a talented team ready to win. In the draft, Ossenfort selected twelve players that he thinks will help the Cardinals accomplish their goals in 2024 and several of them will be expected to contribute right away.
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Arizona Draft Picks
Marvin
Harrison Jr.
1
Rnd
4
Pk
WR
Position
- Draft Grade: A+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 3
- School: Ohio St.
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 209
Expert Commentary
The Cardinals needed a receiver and they got one with Pro Bowl potential as a rookie. Marvin Harrison Jr. is as clean a prospect as they come and did not see a drop in production going from C.J. Stroud to Kyle McCord. This also creates depth for the rest of Arizona's roster, allowing Michael Wilson to be featured as a No. 2 wide receiver. Kyler Murray should be rejoicing right now.
Darius
Robinson
1
Rnd
27
Pk
DL
Position
- Draft Grade: C
- Pre-Draft Rank: 62
- School: Missouri
- Height: 6' 5"
- Weight: 285
Expert Commentary
Robinson isn’t a bad player, but he’s not the most dynamic guy on the defensive line. He’s a steady player who should be a solid piece for the Cardinals’ defensive line rotation, but that’s not necessarily the type of player that feels like a need in the first round. Still, he’s someone that will help the Cardinals up front.
Max
Melton
2
Rnd
11
Pk
DB
Position
- Draft Grade: B+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 88
- School: Rutgers
- Height: 5' 11"
- Weight: 187
Expert Commentary
The Cardinals traded back and got a cornerback with massive upside. The Cards are still building out their roster for the long term, so it makes sense that they would take someone who can pay off in a big way in the future. Brick by brick.
Trey
Benson
3
Rnd
2
Pk
RB
Position
- Draft Grade: A
- Pre-Draft Rank: 41
- School: Florida St.
- Height: 6' 0"
- Weight: 216
Expert Commentary
This is a great pick for the Cardinals. Benson might not be the shiftiest runner, but big backs with legitimate straight-line speed are always good money. Benson is a true home run hitter.
Isaiah
Adams
3
Rnd
7
Pk
OL
Position
- Draft Grade: C
- Pre-Draft Rank: 95
- School: Illinois
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 315
Expert Commentary
The Cardinals got a player who can provide good depth up front. He might not be a lot of long term starting potential, but he’s a body on the offensive line.
Tip
Reiman
3
Rnd
18
Pk
TE
Position
- Draft Grade: C+
- School: Illinois
- Height: 6' 5"
- Weight: 271
Expert Commentary
Good, big athlete for the Cardinals to pair with Trey McBride. This is the thunder to McBride’s lightning.
Elijah
Jones
3
Rnd
26
Pk
DB
Position
- Draft Grade: C
- School: Boston Coll.
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 185
Expert Commentary
Jones adds versatile defensive back depth. Has the ability to grow into a starter at some point if things shake out for him, but he faces a log-jammed depth chart — which is a good thing for the Cardinals.
Dadrion
Taylor-Demerson
4
Rnd
4
Pk
DB
Position
- School: Texas Tech
- Height: 5' 11"
- Weight: 195
Xavier
Thomas
5
Rnd
3
Pk
DE
Position
- School: Clemson
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 244
Christian
Jones
5
Rnd
27
Pk
OL
Position
- School: Texas
- Height: 6' 5"
- Weight: 305
Tejhaun
Palmer
6
Rnd
15
Pk
WR
Position
- School: UAB
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 210
Jaden
Davis
7
Rnd
6
Pk
CB
Position
- School: Miami (FL)
- Height: 5' 10"
- Weight: 182
NFC West Standings
| W | L | T | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | |
| 10 | 7 | 0 | .588 | |
| 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 | |
| 4 | 13 | 0 | .235 |
- x
- - Clinched Playoff Spot
- z
- - Clinched Home Field
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