Cardinals 53-man roster predictions following the 2022 NFL Draft
By Sion Fawkes
Tight Ends (3)
Zach Ertz, Maxx Williams, Trey McBride
The Cardinals never utilized tight end well under Steve Keim, but that changed in recent seasons. They snagged Ertz in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles last season after Williams went down with a torn ACL. However, before his injury, Williams looked to be on pace for a breakout campaign.
This season, Ertz returns to the lineup as the clear-cut TE1. Even if Williams does not post great numbers as a pass-catcher, look for him to return to his role as a blocking tight end, which he was known for before 2021.
McBride won the John Mackey Award to cap off an outstanding 2021 campaign. The 260-pound Colorado State product impressed at the NFL Combine with a 4.55-second 40-yard dash. While McBride will probably start the season as the TE3, look for his snap count to increase throughout the season.