The 2024 NFL draft is almost here and we have some final mock drafts to consider. Will the Arizona Cardinals trade out of the fourth pick? Will they move up again if they do? What will they do with their 11 picks?
Dane Brugler put together a full seven-round mock draft for The Athletic.
Let’s see what he had for the Cardinals
Trade down, trade up
The Cardinals trade the fourth pick to the Minnesota Vikings for the 11th and 23rd picks and a 2025 thrid-round selection. But then they immediately trade up to the fifth pick, giving up No. 11 and No. 35 (their second-round pick).
So they have three firsts in this draft and an extra third in 2025.
Round 1 (No. 5 overall): Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison Jr.
If this happens, it would be masterful work by Minto Ossenfort. They have three firsts, an extra pick next year and still get Harrison.
That is winning the draft.
Round 1 (No. 23 overall): Iowa CB Cooper DeJean
Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean (3) runs back a punt for a touchdown at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, October 21, 2023 in Iowa City. The touchdown was overturned after review.With the 23rd pick, the Cardinals go with DeJean, an athletic freak who can play all over the secondary. If the Cardinals were to select him, it would be fun to see what their plan is for him.
Round 1 (No. 27 overall): Penn State EDGE Chop Robinson
Penn State defensive end Chop Robinson (44) celebrates after sacking Massachusetts quarterback Taisun Phommachanh in the first half of a NCAA football game Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in State College, Pa. The Nittany Lions won, 63-0.Robinson’s athleticism is undeniable. He needs to turn that into production. But being able to address receiver, cornerback and outside linebacker would be perfect in Round 1, especially with no second-round pick now.
Round 3 (No. 66 overall): Oregon DL Brandon Dorlus
Oregon’s Brandon Dorlus, left, pressures Oregon State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei during the third quarter at Autzen Stadium Friday, Nov. 24, 2023.Dorlus is one of many very athletic interior defenders. It would fit with the Cardinals’ attempt to rebuild the defensive line.
Round 3 (No. 71 overall): Kansas OL Dominick Puni
Kansas redshirt senior offensive lineman Dominick Puni (67) listens to coaches during drills at practice Wednesday morning.Puni is big — 6-5 and 313 pounds. He has long enough arms to be a tackle but projects as a guard.
Round 3 (No. 90 overall): USC RB Marshawn Lloyd
Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY SportsA running back here makes sense. Lloyd had 820 rushing yards and over 1,000 total yards from scrimmage in 2023, averaging 7.1 yards per attempt for the Trojans. He is 5-foot-8 and 220 pounds (built like a bowling ball) and has good athleticism and speed.
Round 4 (No. 104 overall): Georgia C Sedrick Van Pran-Granger
Sam Navarro-USA TODAY SportsThis would be the second straight year taking a center in the fourth round.
Round 5 (No. 138 overall): Ohio State LB Tommy Eichenberg
Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY SportsThis would also be the second straight year taking a linebacker in the fifth round. He isn’t the most athletic but will play downhill and physical.
Round 5 (No. 162 overall): South Dakota S Myles Harden
Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY SportsHarden has some elite athletic traits and is a great addition in the fifth round. He can play on special teams at least. He is 5-foot-10 and 195 pounds. He had a 4.50-second 40, a 6.88-second three-cone, 3.98-second short shuttle, 35.5-inch vertical and 118-inch broad jump.
Round 6 (No. 186 overall): Tulane WR Jha’Quan Jackson
Stephen Lew-USA TODAY SportsJackson is small at 5-foot-9 and 188 pounds. He ran the 40 in 4.42 seconds. Last season for Tulane, he caught 26 passes for 439 yards and four touchdowns. He also can return punts.
Round 7 (No. 226 overall): Wyoming OT Frank Crum
Michael Madrid-USA TODAY SportsCrum is a giant at 6-foot-8 and 313 pounds. He ran the 40 in 4.94 seconds. He started at right and left tackle for the last four seasons.
