2024 Arizona Cardinals’ Draft Trends

Now that the Cardinals 2024 draft is in the books, it’s interesting to connect the dots with a specific regard to Monti Ossenfort’s and Dave Sears’ modus operandi.

Round 1

Round 1 Themes: Size, Athleticism, Playmaking Ability

• WR Marvin Harrison Jr. —- 6’4” 218
• DI Darious Robinson —- 6’5” 275

Round 2

Round 2 Themes: Length, Speed, Agility, Vertical Jump, Ball Skills

• CB Max Melton —- 5’11 193, 4.39, 40.5” V

Round 3

Round 3 Themes: Size, Speed, Brute Strength, Playmaking Ability

• RB Trey Benson —- 6’0” 223, 4.39, 23 reps
• G Isaiah Adams —- 6’4” 318, 1.8 ten-yd. split, 22 reps
• TE Tip Reiman —- 6’5” 268, 4.64, 28. reps
• CB Elijah Jones —- 6’2” 183, 4.44, 42.5” V

Round 4

Round 4 Themes: Speed, Flexibility, Versatility, Playmaking Ability, Ball Skills

• S Dadrion Taylor-Demerson —- 5’10” 189 4.41, 38” V

Round 5

Round 5 Themes: Speed, Quickness, Strength, Arm Length

• ED Xavier Thomas —- 6’2” 247 4.62, 1.67 ten-yd split, 28 reps
• T Christian Jones —- 6’5”, 320 5,04, 1.78 ten-yd split, 34.5” arms

Round 6

Round 6 Themes: Size, Athleticism, Strength, Arm length

• WR Tejhuan Palmer —- 6’2”, 210 4.45, 35” V, 33.8” arms

Round 7

Round 7 Theme: Baller DB With Rare Burst to the Ball

• Jaden Davis —- 5’10, 182 4.44 1.49 ten-yd split, 35.5” V

Summary

After Monti Ossenfort’s and Dave sears’ first two drafts in Arizona, it is clear that they have precise physical coefficients in addition to production and leadership grades for prospects at each position. These eval coefficients help them tailor and taper their draft board.

Interestingly, a couple of weeks ago when Monti was asked by the Arizona media how many players are on his draft board, he declined to answer.

My guess is that their board is somewhere in the vicinity of 120.

In my opinion, a tapered down Big Board is very smart, because it creates greater clarity with each upcoming pick —- and, best of all —- it shows how independent MODS are with regard to so-called “consensus” picks.

Essentially, MODS’ draft goal is to add highly productive and charismatic prospects who possess high caliber physical traits that make the roster bigger, faster and stronger.

ROTB Poll:

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