Three late-round candidates for the Arizona Cardinals

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NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 13: Safety Kary Vincent Jr. #5 of the LSU Tigers during the College Football Playoff National Championship game against the Clemson Tigers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 13, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. LSU defeated Clemson 42 to 25. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /

Kary Vincent Jr. CB/LSU

Even if the Cardinals go with a corner in the first or second round, odds are they’ll select another one. Byron Murphy is a good guy in the slot, but he’s not as effective on the outside. Robert Alford is a mystery given his injuries. And Malcolm Butler can only cover one side of the field, along with a potential CB1 drafted earlier.

And while Vincent lacks size, he’s a speedy player who could provide outstanding depth and ultimately develop into a nickel or dime back. Sort of like a Buster Skrine, who has made a living at nickel and dime back. Like Skrine, Vincent possesses a slight build.

However, he can be a playmaker, having recorded 4 interceptions and 9 pass break-ups in 2019. While he struggles with route recognition and coverage, his recovery speed will always guarantee him a chance to make a play on the ball.

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Best yet, he can start off as a potential CB5 and contribute to special teams early before developing into a solid role player as early as 2022. At worst, he’s a special teams contributor and a potential return man.

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