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OL Justin Pugh named Cardinals' most underrated player
The Arizona Cardinals have several players considered stars around the league. That group includes quarterback Kyler Murray, receiver DeAndre Hopkins, defensive end J.J. Watt and safety Budda Baker. They have other critical players on the roster who don’t get the fanfare.
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Arizona Draft Picks
Trey
McBride
2
Rnd
23
Pk
TE
Position
- Draft Grade: C+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 82
- School: Colorado St.
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 249
Eric Edholm's Commentary
Who knew Kliff Kingsbury loves tight ends so much? McBride can watch and learn daily from Zach Ertz and become a good "move" receiver. We didn't love McBride quite as much as others did, but he provides a high floor as an NFL contributor.
Cameron
Thomas
3
Rnd
24
Pk
EDGE
Position
- Draft Grade: B+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 75
- School: SDSU
- Height: 6' 5"
- Weight: 270
Eric Edholm's Commentary
A few years ago, the Cardinals took Zach Allen, and Thomas is a similar type of prospect, but perhaps with more penetration ability. He's a horse who played a ton of snaps for the Aztecs and is used to kicking inside, which he did extensively early in his career. Thomas is more of a pressure player than a sack artist. His energy will help this unit.
Myjai
Sanders
3
Rnd
37
Pk
DE
Position
- Draft Grade: C
- Pre-Draft Rank: 113
- School: Cincinnati
- Height: 6' 5"
- Weight: 228
Eric Edholm's Commentary
Sanders' fit was a big debate in scouting circles, especially after he showed up at the combine weighing 228 pounds. That's ultra-light for an edge rusher, and he was back at 247 at his pro day a month later. Sanders also played out of position often for the Bearcats, as it was what that defense needed. He's a mystery as a projection but there's something to work with here.
Keaontay
Ingram
6
Rnd
22
Pk
RB
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 156
- School: USC
Lecitus
Smith
6
Rnd
36
Pk
OG
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 215
- School: Virginia Tech
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 314
Christian
Matthew
7
Rnd
23
Pk
CB
Position
- School: Valdosta St.
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 192
Jesse
Luketa
7
Rnd
35
Pk
LB
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 111
- School: Penn St.
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 247
Marquis
Hayes
7
Rnd
36
Pk
OG
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 72
- School: Oklahoma
- Height: 6' 5"
- Weight: 318
NFC West Standings
| W | L | T | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | |
| 11 | 6 | 0 | .647 | |
| 10 | 7 | 0 | .588 | |
| 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 |
- x
- - Clinched Playoff Spot
- y
- - Clinched Division
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