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Arizona Cardinals: Under the Radar rookies to watch for tonight

By Nicholas Szarowski

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 04: Head coach Bruce Arians of the Arizona Cardinals looks at his play chart while standing on the sideline during the second quarter against the Washington Redskins at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 4, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 04: Head coach Bruce Arians of the Arizona Cardinals looks at his play chart while standing on the sideline during the second quarter against the Washington Redskins at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 4, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /
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Two Arizona Cardinals rookies stand out as H.O.F game approaches

As the game approaches there are two Arizona Cardinals rookies I’m especially looking forward to watching tonight.  Both should see plenty of action.

T.J. Logan, North Carolina Tar Heels: 2,165 rushing yards with 19 rushing touchdowns as well as 663 receiving yards and 4 receiving touchdowns. Although his statistics aren’t eye popping T.J has blazing speed, clocking a 4.37 40 yard dash. That was the fastest time of all half backs who participated in the combine, including Stanford star Christian McCaffrey. Arizona is deep in depth at the position behind David Johnson, but I see a roster spot for Logan, especially on Special Teams. T.J Logan was spectacular as a kick returner for North Carolina, posting 2,098 kick return yards with an average of 27.2 yards per return. He also brought 4 to the house, I’m sure we will see some of that flash on kick-off tonight.

Trevor Knight, Texas A&M: 5,856 passing yards with 44 touchdowns to 26 interceptions. Once again not the greatest statistics, which shows why Knight was un-drafted but none the less talent is there. Everyone wants to talk about the position battle between Blaine Gabbert and Drew Stanton. With Knight playing a full half tonight I have a feeling many plays will be made causing Gabbert to sweat. Obviously Arizona will only keep three quarterbacks on the roster but a spot on the practice squad is almost guaranteed due to depth at the position. With plenty of talent on the second and third team wide receiver group Knight should have minimal trouble making plays tonight.

Predictions:

As the snap count is unpredictable, these predictions are solely estimates.

Tj Logan: 80 rushing yards on 10 attempts, 75 receiving yards on 4 receptions with a kick return for touchdown.

Trevor Knight: 185 passing yards on 18 attempts, 1 passing touchdown as well as 35 rushing yards and 1 rushing touchdown.

As always, go Cardinals and enjoy the first preseason game.

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