A new mock draft is out by Draft Wire managing editor Luke Easterling and covers four draft picks for the Arizona Cardinals. The first pick is not new. It has been the same projection as his previous mocks, but his picks for the Cardinals in Rounds 2-4 could put together a pretty good draft.
What are the picks for the Cardinals?
Round 1: Oklahoma WR CeeDee Lamb
Lamb is a common mock pick for the Cardinals. Easterling has projected him in previous mocks.
This may surprise some, seeing Lamb come off the board before Alabama’s Jerry Jeudy, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see some teams have them graded in that order. One such team could absolutely be the Cards, who would love to pair Lamb with his college quarterback, Kyler Murray. This tandem could make the same kind of magic they did in Norman.
The main debate has been whether the Cardinals should take a receiver or an offensive lineman. This pick works here, especially if the Cardinals get a tackle in the second round, which is exactly what happens in this mock.
Round 2: USC OT Austin Jackson
Fans who don’t want to see the Cardinals take a receiver in the first round might be happy with this scenario. They get a big-time receiver in the first round and a starting-caliber tackle in the second round. Jackson has good length and the Cardinals probably don’t need him to start as a rookie.
Round 3: Utah EDGE Bradlee Anae
Pass rushers in the middle rounds rarely become anything but Anae might be a pick to get excited about. Think Markus Golden with a little more length and athleticism. He was absolutely dominant in the Pac-12.
Round 4: Auburn CB Noah Igbinoghene
You can never have enough cornerbacks and they can be found all over the draft. He only played cornerback two years, converting from receiver. He can be a returner and play special teams but he has more upside than Brandon Williams did.
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