Arizona Cardinals 2018 Draft Class Review

With the 2018 NFL Draft behind us, it’s fourth dimension to start the review procedure on how each squad stacks upwards amongst the selections they’ve made. The Cardinals select had some meaning alter going into this offseason including a novel caput autobus as well as starting quarterback to endeavour as well as select this squad dorsum to levels the fan base of operations has grown accustomed too. Having no 5th circular selection inwards this draft, Arizona was 1 pick brusque of a total draft board spell adding cracking numbers amongst a plethora of undrafted gratis agents, let’s review… 

Arizona Cardinals 2018 Draft Class Review:

Round 1 – Pick 10 (10)

Josh Rosen (QB)

While the Cardinals select been putting Band-Aid solutions on the most of import seat for years now, 2018 was finally the fourth dimension to address the long term quarterback involve for the squad from the desert. In witnessing Josh Rosen autumn equally other quarterbacks were selected, the chance was clear to merchandise upwards amongst the Oakland Raiders to secure the 10th overall selection. It appears the Cardinals hitting the lotto getting maybe the most NFL create signal caller inwards this year’s class.

ADF is a huge fan of Rosen as well as his abilities on the plain as well as what his potential could last amongst some fourth dimension to sit down as well as larn the game. With Sam Bradford planted equally the starter at this cry for of the offseason, Rosen has a perfect chance to perfect his arts and crafts spell learning shape a solid career starter inwards this league. Much similar the other top choices at the seat inwards this year’s draft class, Rosen possesses the truthful NFL size as well as toolkits that could brand him a success. While Rosen didn’t overwhelm amongst his statistics from his fourth dimension inwards UCLA, it was clear he was able to acquire the ball to his receivers amongst poise as well as precision. Almost all scouts praise the footwork of the potential star which is extremely of import inwards navigating his way inwards the steal amongst side-steps as well as step-ups. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 lot could last said for the talent (or lack thereof) merely about him inwards his fourth dimension inwards UCLA. The amount of dropped passes from his receivers could’ve easily lifted his completion per centum to heights that would’ve made the declaration valid equally the clear-cut pose out 1 overall selection.

The greatest concerns on Rosen seem to stalk from his mental attitude as well as durability throughout his fourth dimension inwards college. While 1 time again the blame could last placed on a subpar offensive business for Josh taking far also many hits, his inability to acquire rid of the ball appropriately is also inwards question. Even amongst these red-flags attached, ADF firmly believes that Josh Rosen is inwards the perfect province of affairs to start his career as well as has every chance to succeed. Having an all-star run game behind him, amongst an improved offensive line, as well as a receiving marrow that could bail him out spell playing inwards a dome, this is the perfect identify for the immature talent.

ADF Prediction: Very high upside.   

Round 2 – Pick fifteen (47)

Christian Kirk (WR)

The hometown man child comes dorsum to Arizona to start his pro career amongst the Cardinals. Christian Kirk is a fantastic add-on to a receiving marrow that’s inwards desperate involve to add together playmakers inwards knowing the retirement of the time to come hall of famer inwards Larry Fitzgerald is on the horizon. Kirk has all the intangibles to move out a real adept broad receiver inwards the NFL amongst in all likelihood the most valuable aspect, learning from the cracking Fitzgerald. Kirk has cracking traits that include size, speed, as well as cracking road running ability, amongst higher upwards average hands. Kirk impressed inwards his fourth dimension at Texas A&M hauling inwards a dainty 234 receptions, 26 of those going for touchdowns, non also shabby. Christian also possesses a cracking offset measurement off the business which gives him the chance to out storey the opposition. ADF is a believer inwards Christian Kirk equally he volition undoubtedly refine his skills behind 1 of the best to ever play, lots to similar here.       

ADF Prediction: Potential twenty-four hours 1 starter.

Round iii – Pick 33 (97)

Mason Cole (OL)

The Cardinals sympathize 1 of their greatest weaknesses as well as select addressed it through gratis means as well as forthwith the NFL draft. Mason Cole has prototypical size that unquestionably led to the Cardinals moving him upwards their board as well as selecting him inwards the 3rd round. What’s most impressive almost Cole is how versatile he was inwards his college career. Having the powerfulness to play all over the business affords the Cardinals the chance to mix as well as fit finding the best fit for Mason as well as the team. Cole volition select to come upwards inwards as well as compete for a starting spot amongst the interior of the business looking rather impressive afterwards some cardinal additions. Mason is a cracking depth add-on amongst the potential to steal a starting role.  

ADF Prediction: Moderate potential.

Round 4 – Pick 34 (134)

Chase Edmonds (RB)

Chase Edmonds is an ADF favorite amongst his skillset showing cracking powerfulness equally an all-around running dorsum that could easily interpret to success inwards the NFL. It’s rare to encounter runners amongst cracking 1 cutting ability, teamed amongst fantastic acceleration as well as power, which are all traits Edmonds possesses. Not used much inwards the passing game, Chase was the primary workhorse inwards Fordham raking upwards an impressive 5862 rushing yards spell adding an astonishing 67 rushing touchdowns over his 4 twelvemonth career. An injury caused him to lose much of his senior flavour to which his statistics could’ve been that much to a greater extent than inflated thus what was shown.

If the idea procedure is to protect David Johnson inwards spelling carries to non overwork the super-star back, Chase Edmonds volition inwards fact last the perfect alternative to shape a dominate one-two punch. Clear knocks on Chase could involve the reliability of his hands inwards the move past times game, as well as a clear involve to better inwards his blocking ability. 

ADF Prediction: Fantastic talent, adept upside, cracking asset.  

Round 6 – Pick 8 (182)

Chris Campbell (DB)

In a draft storey stacked amongst defensive dorsum talent, the Cardinals chose to hold off until the 6th circular to aid shore upwards a unit of measurement that is looking mighty sparse afterwards the Honey Badger (Tyrann Mathieu) skipped town. Campbell has the elevation as well as size to compete at the adjacent storey but should rest equally a projection actor that may never attain the potential the Cards encephalon trust hopes he can. His chance is cracking to notice as well as larn the arts and crafts shape Patrick Peterson, but fourth dimension volition tell if he’s a feasible NFLer.   

Round vii – Pick 36 (254)

Korey Cunningham (OL)

Sticking to shape inwards this draft addressing the greatest needs mightiness acquire the Cardinals into problem inwards the future, equally the mantra should ever rest inwards taking the best overall talent on the board, spell it’s clear that filling needs was the primary objective for the Cardinals this year. Filling to a greater extent than depth on the offensive line, Arizona chose Korey Cunningham amongst their finally selection. Standing 6’6” tall weighing inwards at merely over 300 pounds, shows a cracking frame capable to create inwards the NFL. His overall talent tin last pose into interrogation but should compete for a roster spot. Depth is real of import as well as it’s something the Cardinals lacked inwards previous seasons.      

2018 Undrafted Free Agent Signings

Chad Kanoff, QB, Princeton

Elijah Battle, CB, West Virginia

Frank Ginda, LB, San Jose State

Alec James, DE Wisconsin

Deatrick Nichols, CB, South Florida

Dennis Gardeck, DE, Sioux Falls

Matt Oplinger, LB, Yale

Jonathan Owens, DB, Missouri Western

Tavierre Thomas, DB, Ferris State

Matthew McCrane, K, Kansas State

Trent Sherfield, WR, Vanderbilt

Austin Ramesh, FB, Wisconsin

Zeke Turner, DB, Washington

Will House, OL, Nazarene

Jalen Tolliver, WR, Arkansas-Monticello

Alec Bloom, TE, Connecticut

A.J. Howard, DB, Appalachian State

Mike Needham, LB, Southern Utah

Owen Obasuyi, DT, Hampton

Austin Olsen, OL, Southern Illinois

Jonah Trinnaman, WR, BYU

Andrew Vollert, TE, Weber State

Brant Weiss, OL, Toledo

Corey Willis, WR Central Michigan