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Arizona Cardinals: 5 bold draft predictions

By Scott Allen

Sep 4, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) throws the ball against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 4, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) throws the ball against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 24, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Ahkello Witherspoon (23) intercepts the ball against Oregon Ducks wide receiver Darren Carrington II (7) at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Ahkello Witherspoon (23) intercepts the ball against Oregon Ducks wide receiver Darren Carrington II (7) at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports /

Ahkello Witherspoon, CB, Colorado

Witherspoon doesn’t have the flashiest statistics out there but would be a great middle of the draft choice.  At 6’3, 195 Witherspoon,  his great size and speed would be an asset to many teams.

The Cardinals are always looking for taller help in the secondary.  It was one of the reasons, aside from being older, that Rashad Johnson was not re-signed after the 2015 season.  They wanted to get taller.

The one issue with Witherspoon is he is a bit lanky.  He is know to be more arms and needs to bulk up.  Nfl.com compares him to Patrick Robinson of the Indianapolis Colts.

Witherspoon had one interception in 2016 to go along with his 23 tackles.  He also had two interceptions the previous season in 2015.

He is worth a middle round shot.  He’s not a guy the Cardinals should reach for but could be one that would surprise and make the 53-man roster.

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