Arizona Cardinals: 5 players who could surprise in camp

Dec 10, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) runs for a touchdown as Minnesota Vikings safety Shaun Prater (27) pursues during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. After review the touchdown was overturned. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) runs for a touchdown as Minnesota Vikings safety Shaun Prater (27) pursues during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. After review the touchdown was overturned. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
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Aug 14, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback EJ Manuel (3) is chased by Carolina Panthers defensive back Carrington Byndom (37) during the second half at a preseason NFL football game at Ralph Wilson Stadium. The Panthers beat the Bills 25-24. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 14, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback EJ Manuel (3) is chased by Carolina Panthers defensive back Carrington Byndom (37) during the second half at a preseason NFL football game at Ralph Wilson Stadium. The Panthers beat the Bills 25-24. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports

Carrington Byndom, CB

Byndom spent time in 2015 with both the Carolina Panthers and the Cardinals on practice squads.  He started the season with the Panthers going off and on the squad a couple of times.  He was signed to the Cardinals practice squad in October, so he is familiar with the system here.

Byndom was an All-Big 12 selection twice during his time at Texas.  He had 29 career pass breakups.  He gravitates to the ball.  One area he has an advantage over Brooks on is his height.  He is a couple of inches taller than Brooks at 6-0.

Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians indicated at the end of the season that he wanted to get taller in the secondary.  If he sticks with that, Byndom could be the guy making the final 53 and not Brooks.

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