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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Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

5th round:

Marqui Christian, SS, Midwestern State

Why he fits in Arizona: There isn’t much known about Christian. We know general manager Steve Keim has an eye from small school players. If Keim is taking Christian, that means he’s done his homework. Remember how we knew almost nothing of receiver John Brown two years ago?

Why he might not fit in Arizona: He lacks range but does have speed. It could take him time to acclimate to the level of competition in the NFL, so he may not see a lot of the field in his rookie season.

Grade: C+. He has the size at 6’1 to stand up with many receivers. He will be a good special teams player and will provide some depth early. This grade could change though. AGain, we still have a lot to learn about Christian.

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