NFL mock draft: Arizona Cardinals' second-round projections include Kool-Aid McKinstry
The Arizona Cardinals have the No. 35 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the third pick in the second round on Friday night.
Who will they take with it?
The team added a wide receiver (Marvin Harrison Jr.) and an edge defender (Darius Robinson) in the first round, could they target a cornerback in the second round or a safety to help their defense?
Might they select another defensive lineman to help rush the passer?
Take a look at some NFL Draft 2024 projections for the Arizona Cardinals in second round NFL mock drafts for Friday, which will begin at 4 p.m. Pacific time (7 p.m. ET).
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CBS Sports: Cardinals select Alabama edge Chris Braswell at No. 35
Chris Trapasso writes: "The Cardinals need more rushing capabilities on their defense, and Chris Braswell is a long, powerful rusher who kind of feels like he's in his own second tier at the edge-rusher spot in this class."
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Pro Football Focus: Cardinals pick Alabama CB Kool-Aid McKinstry at No. 35
It writes: "McKinstry plays one of the most difficult positions in the game with so much poise and production. He might not be an elite athlete, but he is one of the smartest cornerback prospects you'll find. He can play in any defensive scheme."
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Philly Voice: Cardinals go with Alabama CB Kool-Aid McKinstry at No. 35
Jimmy Kempski writes: "The Cardinals landed a bigtime receiver in Marvin Harrison, a tough defensive end in Darius Robinson, and now they add a much needed corner who many thought should have gone Round 1."
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The Tennessean: Cardinals choose Georgia S Javon Bullard at No. 35
Tyler Palmateer writes: "It would be hard to pass on the best safety available. Bullard was the top-ranked safety at the combine. He’s a hard-hitter who doesn’t sacrifice coverage skills."
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Detroit Free Press: Cardinals draft Iowa CB Cooper DeJean at No. 35
The site has Arizona going with secondary help early in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Sporting News: Cardinals land Florida State DT Braden Fiske at No. 35
Vinnie Iyer writes: "The Cardinals, after getting Marvin Harrison Jr. for receiver and one of the Robinsons for the pass rush, can now address a key hole and grab an active inside disruptor to boost Jonathan Gannon's scheme."
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Sportsnaut: Cardinals end up with Illinois DL Jer'Zhan Newton at No. 35
Matt Johnson writes: "Another recreated pick from our 2024 NFL Draft mock on Wednesday morning, the Arizona Cardinals get Jer’Zhan Newton in Round 2 this time. Newton slipped down boards due to surgery in the offseason, but he’s arguably a top-20 talent when healthy. Plus, he met with Arizona. This is the classic example of both taking the best player available and addressing a need."
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