Arizona Cardinals: 5 players who could surprise in camp

By Scott Allen | Apr 10, 2016

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; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Quayshawn Nealy (43) pressures Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) during the second quarter in a preseason NFL football game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /

Quayshawn Nealy, LB

Nealy came out of Georgia Tech in 2015. He went undrafted and was signed by the Seattle Seahawks. He spent the entire camp with them before getting cut the last week of preseason. He also spent time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season. He was with them for about two weeks.

Nealy had eight career interceptions at Georgia Tech. He also six fumble recoveries and scored four defensive touchdowns. He made All-ACC second team in 2014.

He is an active player who could fit well at linebacker for the Cardinals. If he can even come close to duplicating his efforts with the Cardinals like he did with the Yellow Jackets, he would fit in just fine. The Cardinals have struggled the last couple of years keeping guys either healthy or able to produce consistently from the position.

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