16. Arizona Cardinals (from ATL)*
Javon Kinlaw | DL | South Carolina
I’m betting if the Falcons knew they could have stayed here and still landed Kinlaw, they wouldn’t have moved up for Brown. But that’s not how this works, and the Cardinals reap the benefits by landing Kinlaw and adding an extra pick in the process.
Kinlaw was dominant for the Gamecocks against SEC competition, and did the same at the Senior Bowl before be bowed out with a minor injury. At 6-5, 315 pounds, Kinlaw has the size and skills to line up anywhere in any scheme along the defensive line.
Kinlaw’s story of overcoming adversity is harrowing and inspiring, and he brings a competitive mentality to every snap that all 32 teams should want on their defense. He’s a steal outside the top 15, and a huge addition at a position of need for the Cards.