The Arizona Cardinals, despite having their headquarters closed, the business of the NFL draft preparation continues. While they cannot have in-person meetings with prospects, they have held virtual meetings.
One of the latest is Cal linebacker Evan Weaver. The team was scheduled to have a private meeting with him but when the coronavirus pandemic led to the cancellation of face-to-face contact, they changed the type of meeting.
According to Draft Wire’s Justin Melo, it was done via FaceTime.
Weaver would play inside linebacker in the Cardinals’ defensive system and he is expected to be a Day 3 pick.
Weaver was a tackling machine the last two seasons for the Golden Bears. In 2018, he had 155 total tackles, including 8.5 for loss, 4.5 sacks and two interceptions. In 2019, he had a whopping 181 tackles including 11.5 for loss, 2.5 sacks and two forced fumbles.
He is the size defensive coordinator Vance Joseph likes for inside linebackers at 6-2, 237. He isn’t overly athletic. His straight-line speed is not great but he is quick on his feet.
Keep on eye on him as the Cardinals have four Day 3 picks in the draft.
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