Arizona Cardinals: 2016 NFL Draft grades

By Scott Allen | Apr 30, 2016

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Robert Nkemdiche (Mississippi) with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Arizona Cardinals as the number twenty-nine overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 18, 2014; Gainesville, FL, USA; Missouri Tigers offensive lineman Evan Boehm (77) blocks against the Florida Gators during the first quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

4th round:

Evan Boehm, C, Missouri

Why he fits in Arizona: The Cardinals get an SEC center. He’s played against quality competition. One scouting report indicated he was very good at redirecting those he blocks.

Why he might not fit in Arizona: According to CBSSports.com, he relies too much on upper body strength. His lower body strength needs work, which means having difficulty reaching for blocks.

Grade: B+. He still should fight for a starting spot in Arizona given the Cardinals current situation at center. His main competition will be A.Q. Shipley. Shipley though hasn’t been consistent enough to be called the full time starter. Don’t be surprised to see this competition go down until the end of camp. Good pickup for the Cardinals.

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