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Grading The 2024 Arizona Cardinals Crazy Three Days At The NFL Draft

The Arizona Cardinals finished with a losing record of 4-13 last season under first-year head coach Jonathan Gannon, and now they are looking to make a ton of progress in 2024.

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Cardinals’ Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft: Planned to Perfection by Monti and Dave

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Cardinals have developed great rapport with each one of their picks and were elated to seem on the board

It’s a rare day at the NFL Draft when a team’s own mock is drafted into reality. Such was the case for Monti Ossenfort and Dave Sears as every one of their players they were hoping to draft were on the board precisely where the GMs were hoping to select them.

Dadrion Taylor-Demerson, S, Texas Tech

On his way to the Valley...

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Mel Kiper 2024 NFL Draft grades: Arizona Cardinals get high marks

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The Arizona Cardinals got a great response from the ESPN draft expert.

The Arizona Cardinals had their 2024 NFL Draft and it was one to remember.

Hopefully in a great way.

However it is rare to see 12 picks made in one season, and the fact that the Cardinals had seven of those picks on days one and two was even more impressive.

We will go through the grades over the next couple of days but when Mel Kiper Jr. the Godfather of the NFL Draft media...

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Christian Jones NFL Draft 2024: Combine Results, Scouting Report For Arizona Cardinals OT

The 2024 NFL Draft is here, making it an excellent time to highlight some of the class' best players with scouting reports. Each report will include strengths, weaknesses and background information.  Here's our report on Christian Jones.

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Cardinals’ 2024 Priority Undrafted Rookie Free Agent Tracker

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Tracking all the undrafted free agents the Arizona Cardinals add after the 2024 NFL Draft ends.

We are through the 2024 NFL Draft and now comes the even busier part of things, as the Arizona Cardinals and the rest of the NFL get into a bidding war for the remaining players.

In fact, the undrafted free agents the Arizona Cardinals have added in previous seasons have ended up being players that have made a positive impact in the league.

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Arizona Cardinals draft cornerback Jaden Davis with final pick of 2024 NFL Draft

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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...

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Arizona Cardinals add second wide receiver in sixth round with selection of Tejhaun Palmer

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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...

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Arizona Cardinals select offensive tackle Christian Jones in fifth round

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The Arizona Cardinals add a big offensive lineman.

The Arizona Cardinals have taken Christian Jones, offensive tackle from Texas.

From Draft Buzz:

Delivers stiff, jolting strikes with his big hands and uses his good length effectively. Possesses a firm anchor, quickly neutralizing bull rushes with his upper-body strength. Excels in double teams, displacing defenders with heavy hands. Effectively secures defenders on down blocks, showing proficiency at...

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Christian Jones NFL Draft 2024: Scouting Report for Arizona Cardinals IOL

HEIGHT: 6'5" WEIGHT: 318 HAND: 10 3/8" ARM: 34 7/8" WINGSPAN: 83 3/8" 40-YARD DASH: 3-CONE: SHUTTLE: VERTICAL: BROAD: POSITIVES — Stiff, jolting strikes with…

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Dadrion Taylor-Demerson 2024 NFL Draft: Combine Results, Scouting Report For Arizona Cardinals Safety

The 2024 NFL Draft is here, making it an excellent time to highlight some of the class' best players with scouting reports. Each report will include strengths, weaknesses and background information.  Here's our report on Dadrion Taylor-Demerson.

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Cardinals Add to Backfield With RB Trey Benson in 3rd Round

The Arizona Cardinals are one of several teams with multiple needs. With the 66th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft , the Cardinals filled one of those needs by drafting Florida State running back Trey Benson.

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Cardinals start final day of NFL Draft, grabbing Texas Tech S Dadrion Taylor-Demerson

The Arizona Cardinals front office was up and early Saturday morning as they were on the clock in the fourth round of the NFL Draft, selecting Texas Tech S Dadrion Taylor-Demerson with the No.

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Arizona Cardinals select Clemson edge Xavier Thomas to start the fifth round

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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:

Exceptional first-step explosiveness, consistently outpacing blockers off the edge. Uses a diverse array of pass-rush moves, including swipes, chops, and spins, to defeat offensive tackles. Excels in pursuit from the backside, showing great ability to close...

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Xavier Thomas NFL Draft 2024: Scouting Report for Arizona Cardinals Edge

HEIGHT: 6'2" WEIGHT: 244 HAND: 9?" ARM: 32?" WINGSPAN: 78¼" 40-YARD DASH: 4.62 3-CONE: N/A SHUTTLE: N/A VERTICAL: 32.5" BROAD: 10'0" POSITIVES — Has a nice…

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Arizona Cardinals select safety Dadrion Taylor-Demerson with first pick on day three

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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...

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Dadrion Taylor-demerson NFL Draft 2024: Scouting Report for Arizona Cardinals S

HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 197 HAND: 9?" ARM: 30?" WINGSPAN: 74¼" 40-YARD DASH: 4.41 3-CONE: 7.00 SHUTTLE: 4.39 VERTICAL: 38" BROAD: 10'3" POSITIVES — Scheme…

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Belichick-type Day 2 for Monti and Cardinals

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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.

Two Trades:

Trade details with the Falcons. pic.twitter.com/CXj2pLeLMI

— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) April 26, 2024

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Cardinals Draft Results: Track the day three picks here

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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:

Wide receiver cornerback Edge rusher interior offensive line interior defensive line off-ball...

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2024 NFL Draft: Best available players heading into day three

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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...

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Cardinals Draft Running Back Trey Benson in 3rd Round

With the 66th overall pick, the Arizona Cardinals became the second team to select a running back in the 2024 NFL Draft, choosing Trey Benson from Florida State University.

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