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Arizona Cardinals: Redrafting all seven rounds of the 2018 NFL Draft

By Sion Fawkes

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 19: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) J.C. Jackson #27 of the New England Patriots celebrates an interception against the New York Jets with teammate Jalen Mills #2 at MetLife Stadium on September 19, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Patriots defeated the Jets 25-6. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 19: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) J.C. Jackson #27 of the New England Patriots celebrates an interception against the New York Jets with teammate Jalen Mills #2 at MetLife Stadium on September 19, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Patriots defeated the Jets 25-6. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 03: Ray-Ray McCloud #14 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a first down reception during the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field on January 03, 2022, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) /

Redrafting the Arizona Cardinals 2018 Draft: Round 6: Pick 182

Clemson. 182. 879. Pick Analysis. WR. player. NFL Stats. Ray RayMcCloud

Original Selection: Chris Campbell, CB/Penn State

Yes, McCloud is a bit of a journeyman, having already played for three NFL teams. That said, he is a long shot to have stuck to the Arizona Cardinals roster had they drafted him 182nd overall. But, he has provided exceptional service as a returner, constantly giving the Pittsburgh Steelers a decent field position.

And last season in Pittsburgh, McCloud recorded 39 receptions and 277 yards as a lower-tier receiver. So at worst, he would have provided depth and much more value than that of Andy Isabella, drafted in the second round just one season later.

But would the Cardinals have drafted Isabella if, say, McCloud spent the season either on the practice squad or on the lower end of the depth chart? We will never know, but whether he stuck with Arizona or not, he would still be in the league today. As is the case in real life.

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