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    Arizona Cardinals Seven-Round Mock Draft

    Draft season is officially here for the Arizona Cardinals.
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    ARIZONA -- The Arizona Cardinals and their staff are preparing for everything this offseason - but maybe more so than anything, the 2024 NFL Draft. 

    As of now, the Cardinals are slated have 10+ selections with the chance to add much needed starters and depth to a roster that desperately needs it.

    Arizona isn't taking it likely either - with a now seven coaches involved in the Shrine Game and Senior Bowl. 

    With that in mind, here is a seven-round mock draft, and yes it, has several players that are playing in the aforementioned games. 

    For variety's sake I used SportsKeeda's mock draft machine (which outside of Brock Bowers going No. 2, wasn't too unrealistic): 

    Round 1, Pick 4: Marvin Harrison, Jr., WR, Ohio State

    Marvin Harrison Jr.

    Everyone order a jersey! But seriously what else is there to say about Marvin Harrison Jr.? If he's there, Arizona runs the card in. 

    Round 1, Pick 27: Byron Murphy II, DT, Texas

    Texas Longhorns defensive lineman Byron Murphy II (90) celebrates sacking the Iowa State Cyclones quarterback during the game at Jack Trice Stadium.

    This is where things get interesting. There are several good picks left on the board, including Chop Robinson and Troy Fautanu. 

    Instead I went with Murphy, an underclassman who is playing in the Senior Bowl and whose stock is rising according to Daniel Jeremiah (check out his latest mock here) - he would start right away, and there are a couple good tackles still on the board. 

    Round 2, Pick 43: Tyler Guyton, OT, Oklahoma

    Oklahoma Sooners offensive lineman Tyler Guyton (60) in action against the Arkansas State Red Wolves at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.

    This is a draft that will see some wheeling and dealing by Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort no doubt. There's some concern about the depth of the draft with only 50-ish juniors coming out - but with all the staff Arizona has at the All-Star games, I don't think they'll be as concerned. 

    Atlanta offered the 43rd and 114th pick to come up to 35, so I accepted with Jordan Morgan and Tyler Guyton on the board. They stayed on the board and it made for a tough pick. 

    I think Arizona would genuinely like to move Paris Johnson Jr. back to left tackle and allow Kelvin Beachum to start the year with Guyton, who looked good in his starts, to take over at his natural right tackle spot rather than keep Johnson Jr. at right tackle if they take Morgan. 

    Round 3, Pick 66: Bralen Trice, EDGE, Washington

    Washington Huskies defensive lineman Bralen Trice (8)

    Trice is a pressure machine - Arizona would love to make him a Cardinal, even though he might not start at first - he's instantly in the rotation on the edge, especially on passing downs. 

    Round 3, Pick 71: Max Melton, CB, Rutgers

    Rutgers football Scarlet-White Game at SHI Stadium on Friday, April 22, 2022. S #16 Max Melton. Rutgers Football Spring Game

    The cornerback class was getting a bit thin, but it's clear that Arizona may not prioritize the corner position as highly as the trenches. Melton has a brother in the NFL (Bo with the Packers) so he should transition right in as a CB 2/3. 

    Round 3, Pick 90: Ruke Orhorhoro, DT, Clemson

    Durham, North Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro (33) stands on the sidelines in the closing minute against the Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C.

    The versatile Orhorhoro is too good to pass up here to further help build up the defensive trenches for Jonathan Gannon and company. 

    Round 4, Pick 104: Brevyn Spann-Ford, TE, Minnesota

    Minnesota Golden Gophers tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford (88) warms up before the game against the Eastern Michigan Eagles at Huntington Bank Stadium.

    As we saw throughout the year with some of their signings, the Cardinals will very likely keep trying different tight ends to rotate around. This might be a bit early, but with the extra pick later, it made sense to pick the huge Spann-Ford at 6-foot-7 to play a similar role to what they had Travis Vokolek do at the end of the year in three tight end sets. 

    Round 4, Pick 114: Christian Mahogany, G, BC

    Boston College Eagles quarterback Dennis Grosel (6) celebrates a touchdown pass with offensive lineman Christian Mahogany (73) against the Louisville Cardinals during the second half at Alumni Stadium.

    Mahogany made a lot of sense as a depth piece at guard with the extra pick. He's a three-year starter that will be at the Shrine Bowl as well. 

    Round 5, Pick 136: Ray Davis, RB, Kentucky

    Kentucky Wildcats running back Ray Davis (1) runs the ball against the Louisville Cardinals during the second half at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Kentucky defeated Louisville 38-31.

    Davis came on strong in 2023, and is a hard nosed runner that is also good out of the backfield. 

    He will also be at the Senior Bowl, and with all the coaches Arizona has there, it would not be surprising to see them call Davis' name come April. 

    Round 5, Pick 160: Nehemiah Pritchett, CB, Auburn

    Auburn Tigers cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett (1) lines up against the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium.

    Round 6, Pick 187: Sione Vaki, S, Utah

    Utah Utes safety Sione Vaki (28) warms up before the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

    Round 7, Pick 223: Kamal Hadden, CB, Tennessee

    Tennessee defensive back Kamal Hadden (5) during a football game between Tennessee and Texas A&M at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.

    Not as much to say about these last few picks as they will likely be purely depth with the hope to become starters - much like last years sixth round picks. 

    Pritchett is someone who could surprise at the Senior Bowl, Vaki played both running back and safety - speaking to his toughness at Utah. 

    As for Hadden - check this out: 
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