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Arizona Cardinals: 7-Round 2019 NFL mock draft after free agency

By Larry Brake

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces a pick by the Arizona Cardinals during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces a pick by the Arizona Cardinals during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 07: Clelin Ferrell #99 of the Clemson Tigers tackles Tua Tagovailoa #13 of the Alabama Crimson Tide on fourth down during the fourth quarter in the College Football Playoff National Championship at Levi’s Stadium on January 07, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 07: Clelin Ferrell #99 of the Clemson Tigers tackles Tua Tagovailoa #13 of the Alabama Crimson Tide on fourth down during the fourth quarter in the College Football Playoff National Championship at Levi’s Stadium on January 07, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /

Round 2: Clelin Ferrell, EDGE, Clemson

Although the Redbirds passed on Nick Bosa, they grab an edge pass rusher in the second round. Clelin Ferrell out of Clemson is their choice. Ferrell is a relentless pass rusher. At Clemson, Ferrell recorded 27 sacks through three seasons. He had 166 total tackles with 50.5 of them, being for losses. He should adapt well to the Cardinals 3-4 defense.

Ferrell comes into the pro football ranks at 6-4, 264 pounds. He could move into an outside linebacker spot as well as playing on the line. Lance Zierlein of NFL.com gives an overview of Ferrell:

"..His rush can be leggy and gradual and might not get home as often in the pros, but NFL coaching might further unleash his physical traits and turn him into a star…"

Injuries decimated the Cardinals defense last season. Chandler Jones will be back to create havoc on opposing quarterbacks. Veteran pass rusher and former Ravens star Terrell Suggs signed as a free agent to add to the pass rush and run stopper. That is good news for Ferrell.

Time is on the side of Ferrell. He will be able to learn from solid professionals which will play huge dividends. There will be no rush to throw Ferrell out on the field before he is acclimated to the professional game speed.

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