Arizona Cardinals: 5 bold draft predictions

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Dec 20, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Arizona Cardinals free safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) breaks up a pass play to Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (86) during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Pay close attention to the third round

Tyrann Mathieu. John Brown. David Johnson. You know them as three of the best players the Cardinals currently employ. You should also be aware all of them have been the last third round draft picks made by Keim and company.

It goes to show you don’t always need to reach and grab. If you do your homework, this middle round can really pay off. Without any of these three players, the Cardinals aren’t in the playoffs in 2015. I think that is a safe bet, despite all the weapons the Cardinals carry on both sides of the ball.

So, I look for another third round gem. Is this the round they find a linebacking gem? Maybe another guy in the defensive secondary at corner or safety? Maybe this is where they find their new offensive lineman? Either way, we should all be glued to the television for this pick.

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