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2017 NFL Draft: 5 Realistic First-Round Targets for Arizona Cardinals

By Tyler Olson

December 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Sidney Jones (26) before the Pac-12 championship against the Colorado Buffaloes at Levi's Stadium. The Huskies defeated the Buffaloes 41-10. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
December 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Sidney Jones (26) before the Pac-12 championship against the Colorado Buffaloes at Levi's Stadium. The Huskies defeated the Buffaloes 41-10. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 2, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Western Michigan Broncos wide receiver Corey Davis (84) reacts after catching a touchdown pass during the second half of the 2017 Cotton Bowl against the Wisconsin Badgers at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Western Michigan Broncos wide receiver Corey Davis (84) reacts after catching a touchdown pass during the second half of the 2017 Cotton Bowl against the Wisconsin Badgers at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Corey Davis, WR – Central Michigan

I briefly hit on Davis a couple slides ago, but he’s due for his praise. In four seasons at Central Michigan, Davis went off. 331 catches, 5,278 yards and 52 touchdowns is a resume that speaks for itself. Although the former Chippewa played against Mid-American Conference competition his production can’t go unnoticed.

When deciding against which receiver could be the better fit for Arians’ offense is tough. Both have similar build and great college numbers. And like Williams he has an injury Arizona will want to monitor. If you’re looking for how Davis performed at the combine, stop. He underwent ankle surgery in January to repair two torn ligaments which kept him from working out at the combine and his pro day.

Next: 2017 NFL Mock Draft: Full Three Rounds

Keim and Arians will have to decide between which bigger-bodied receiver would be best. That is if they even go the receiver route come the end of April. Plenty of unanswered questions as the new league year begins.

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