The NFL draft is still more than a month away and it is the middle of mock draft season, even though teams are still evaluating prospects. That doesn’t stop the speculation or projections, though.

What will the Arizona Cardinals do in the draft?

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NFL.com’s Chad Reuter has a new four-round mock draft and projects the Cardinals start with defense in the first round and then with offensive players with their Day 2 picks.

Arizona, of course, does not have a fourth-round pick, so Reuter’s projections for that round don’t matter for the Cardinals.

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Here are the picks for Arizona.

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Round 1: South Carolina CB Jaycee Horn

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Horn continues to be a very popular pick for Arizona at No. 16.

Horn is a physical cornerback who reminds me of Marlon Humphrey when he came out of Alabama in 2017. Humphrey was selected 16th overall by Baltimore in that draft, so it makes sense for the Cardinals to snap up a potential replacement for Patrick Peterson at this slot.

It makes sense. He matches the profile and skill set of a player the Cardinals want at the position. It is one of their greatest needs and his talent matches the draft slot.

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Round 2: Arizona State WR Frank Darby

The Cardinals need help at receiver and the Sun Devils have had a receiver picked in the first round each of the last two years. Darby was supposed to be the next great one but his 2020 season was derailed by an injury in the season opener and the shortened COVID schedule.

He doesn’t have top-end speed but plays faster than he looks. He is very physical and has strong hands. However, he disappointed in the Senior Bowl with some drops. There is some potential but he isn’t a clear upgrade over who they currently have.

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Round 3: Missouri RB Larry Rountree III

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Rountree found the end zone a lot in college. He had 47 total touchdowns and 42 rushing scores in his last three seasons.

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He rushed for over 1,200 yards in 2018 but followed that up with 829 yards and 972 the next two seasons. He is 5-foot-10 and 210 pounds. He isn’t a burner but is plenty fast for his position.

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