The Arizona Cardinals are excited to add receiver Hakeem Butler to the team. They were able to draft him in the fourth round when many believed he would be selected as high as the first or second rounds.
In terms of a player comp already in the league, Cardinals fans should be excited. His physical traits and talent matches up with Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans, according to Touchdown Wire’s Doug Farrar.
In 2018, Butler led all draftable receivers with 19 receptions of 20 air yards or more, for 721 yards and four touchdowns. He’s a terrifying downfield receiver who needs to work on his ball security, route development and overall technique, but at his peak, he could be like Evans, one of the NFL’s most dangerous physical speed receivers.
Evans, the No. 7 pick in 2014, has had over 1,000 yards every season in the league. He had more than 1,500 receiving yards last season. He is a two-time Pro Bowler. He has had no fewer than 68 receptions in any season.
Obviously, this is a high-end comp, but it is enough that Cardinals fans should feel good about the player the Cardinals landed on Day 3 of the draft.
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