In this mock draft world we live in, a disproportionate amount of focus is placed on prospects projected to go in the first round.
It’s certainly the most important of each team’s selections, but not to the extreme of ignoring the ensuing six.
Some of the Cardinals’ best players – running back David Johnson, safety Tyrann Mathieu, linebacker Markus Golden, safety Budda Baker, wide receiver John Brown – were taken in the second round or later, and hitting on those picks is vital in building a deep roster.