The 2024 NFL Draft has come to a close for the Arizona Cardinals, and what a draft it was! The Cardinals started strong, selecting Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. with the fourth overall pick. This marked the first non-quarterback taken in the draft.
The Arizona Cardinals had a busy draft day, making 12 selections in total.
In the first round, the Cardinals stayed put at No. 4 and drafted Marvin Harrison Jr., a talented wide receiver from Ohio State. Later in the opening round, they added defensive lineman Darius Robinson from Missouri.
“I’m gonna work as hard as I can to earn trust.” - Marvin Harrison Jr.
On Day 2, Arizona started with a trade back before selecting Rutgers cornerback Max Melton to fill a need in the secondary. Running back Trey Benson followed, and then back-to-back Illinois additions in offensive lineman Isaiah Adams and tight end Tip Reiman, as general manager Monti Ossenfort made a second deal on the day.
The Cardinals made 12 selections in total, including two cornerbacks.
The team’s final pick of Day 2 was Elijah Jones from Boston College, the second cornerback picked by the Cardinals and seventh pick by the team in the top 90, the most of any team.
On Day 3, Ossenfort and Co. put the icing on the cake, further adding to positions they had already selected from over the first two days. Texas Tech’s Dadrion Taylor-Demerson kicked the day off for Arizona as the fourth-overall selection on the day. Then, Texas OT Christian Jones became the Cardinals’ second offensive lineman selected, UAB WR Tejhuan Palmer became the second wide receiver selected, and Miami CB Jaden Davis became the third cornerback, capping off Arizona’s 2024 draftees.
The Cardinals added depth to their roster on Day 3 of the draft.
The Cardinals’ draft class is an exciting one, with a mix of defensive and offensive talent. With the NFL season just around the corner, fans are eager to see how these new additions will perform on the field.
The Cardinals are looking to make a strong comeback this season.
