When the Arizona Cardinals took Victor Dimukeje with their first sixth round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, there was a bit of a surprise from the fanbase.
Why would the team take a late round pass rusher when they have made investment in bringing back so many from the edge this past season? With the exception of Haason Reddick, the band is back together.
The reason is simple, Dimukeje doesn’t project as an elite, every down player at the next level, but he does show to be a potential high-end backup with special teams versatility.