How will the Arizona Cardinals bounce back in 2024?
Following an expected up-and-down 2023 campaign, the Arizona Cardinals are locked and loaded with multiple high draft picks, including two first-round selections thanks to a trade with the Houston Texans in last April’s draft.
ESPN’s Jordan Reid offered up his full seven-round projections for all 32 clubs, where he has the Arizona Cardinals giving Kyler Murray his top weapon in the form of Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr. when the club selects fourth overall, later this week.
Arizona Cardinals Complete 2024 NFL Mock Draft
Round 1, Pick 4: Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State
“Getting the best player in the draft with the No. 4 pick would be a win. Arizona will likely have options to move off this pick, and GM Monti Ossenfort loves to move around the board, but I don’t see the Cardinals passing on such an elite wideout. Consider that the Cardinals’ top receiver last season (Marquise Brown, now in Kansas City) had 574 receiving yards. There were 56 wideouts in the NFL who had more than that. Harrison, with his great body control and hands, could immediately become Kyler Murray’s No. 1 receiver.”
Round 1, Pick 23 (projected trade with Minnesota): Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson
“After securing Marvin Harrison Jr. at No. 4, the Cardinals can get aggressive to address their cornerback situation. Wiggins’ technique and reactive quickness are among the best in this class, and with his unique speed and suddenness, he can turn and run with anyone. Some teams might be concerned with his 173-pound frame, but there is no denying Wiggins’ talent. The Cardinals can start him right away opposite Sean Murphy-Bunting. None of their cornerbacks had more than one interception in 2023, so this unit has to improve at the draft.”
Round 2, Pick 35: Christian Haynes, G, Connecticut
“Let’s work on the protection for Kyler Murray. Haynes is one of my favorite prospects in this class. His strength, anchor and powerful hands will likely help him become an early contributor as a rookie.”
Round 3, Pick 66: Ruke Orhorhoro, DT, Clemson
“Arizona might look to add more strength along the interior, and Orhorhoro is the best run-defending defensive lineman in this class.”
Round 3, Pick 71: Austin Booker, EDGE, Kansas
“Booker has the kind of high-upside tools that could make him a starter down the road for Arizona. He’s coming off an eight-sack season.”
In rounds four through seven, ESPN has the Arizona Cardinals procuring the services of Michigan tailback, Blake Corum (104), Tulane wideout Jha’Quan Jackson (138), South Dakota State offensive tackle, Garret Greenfield (162), Penn State cornerback, Kalen King (186), and Missouri linebacker, Ty’Ron Hopper (226).
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