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Hits or Misses? Grading the 2021 Arizona Cardinals draft class

By Sion Fawkes

TAMPA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 23: Zaven Collins #23 of the Tulsa Golden Hurricane celebrates after intercepting Noah Johnson #0 of the South Florida Bulls and running in a 38-yard touchdown during the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium on October 23, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 23: Zaven Collins #23 of the Tulsa Golden Hurricane celebrates after intercepting Noah Johnson #0 of the South Florida Bulls and running in a 38-yard touchdown during the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium on October 23, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – NOVEMBER 20: Justus Harris #21 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers breaks up a touchdown pass intended for Rondale Moore #4 of the Purdue Boilermakers during the second quarter of the game at TCF Bank Stadium on November 20, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – NOVEMBER 20: Justus Harris #21 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers breaks up a touchdown pass intended for Rondale Moore #4 of the Purdue Boilermakers during the second quarter of the game at TCF Bank Stadium on November 20, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

Another draft has come and gone for the Arizona Cardinals

And while Steve Keim has struggled to put decent talent onto the field during his tenure as Arizona Cardinals general manager, he’s hit home on his previous two first-round picks in Isaiah Simmons and Kyler Murray.

In the 2021 NFL Draft, it was clear that Keim went for his best player available as opposed to need in Round 1 with Zaven Collins, a decorated outside linebacker who can kick inside with the Cardinals, despite marginal competition he faced at Tulsa.

Keim went the need route in Round 2 by snagging the productive Rondale Moore. Undersized and injury-prone, Moore’s production is off-the-charts when healthy. A bit of a risk, but one well worth taking considering his production.

The Cardinals had five picks on Day 3, many of which filled either a need or hold immense potential. So, did Keim draft future contributors for the Cardinals? Or, will the following class be playing somewhere else if anywhere five years from today. Keep reading to find out more.

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