The Arizona Cardinals have 10 draft picks to work with in the 2019 NFL draft. This will allow them to either select a bevy of players to add to the roster or to move around the draft and target specific players.
In my latest mock draft simulation using FanSpeak’s On the Clock, the Cardinals trade up twice and select six players overall. They do not draft Kyler Murray.
Here are the results of the simulation.
Round 1, pick 1: Ohio State DE Nick Bosa
He had the production in college. He showed he has the requisite athleticism. Assuming his medicals were clear, the Cardinals get an elite pass rusher to pair with Chandler Jones. They pass on Kyler Murray, who goes fourth overall to the Oakland Raiders.
Round 2, pick 1: Iowa TE Noah Fant
After his performance at the combine, Fant might not even be available in the second round. He has speed and could be huge in Kliff Kingsbury’s offense. He had 39 receptions for 539 yards and seven touchdowns in 2018.
Round 2, pick 23: Boston College G Chris Lindstrom
Fant’s availability kept the Cardinals from landing an offensive lineman. However, as Lindstrom slides down the second round, they couldn’t wait for the third. They give up their third-round, fifth-round and second sixth-round pick to move up 10 spots. Lindstrom might not start in 2019 but is a good addition.
Round 4, pick 1: Massachusetts WR Andy Isabella
Isabella could be a steal. He is undersized, but his production in college was immense. His athletic numbers at the combine were impressive and his former position coach is on the Cardinals offensive staff. This is a perfect match if he is available.
Round 6, pick 1: Texas Tech WR Antoine Wesley
Kliff Kingsbury’s top playmaking receiver at Texas Tech is available in the sixth round. He has size, speed and knowledge of the offense. This is a perfect match.
Round 6, pick 16: Houston CB Isaiah Johnson
Johnson has been mocked to the Cardinals as early as the third round. He is available in the middle of the sixth and the Cardinals want him. They give up all three of their compensatory seventh-round selections to pick 16th and take Johnson, who is long and athletic.
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