Cardinals go defense early in new mock draft from Mel Kiper, Todd McShay

Mel Kiper and Todd McShay combine to give the Cardinals two defenders and two offensive players in the first three rounds of the draft.

ESPN’s Mel Kiper and Todd McShay put together a three-round dueling mock draft this week, alternating selections.

The Arizona Cardinals have four picks in the first three rounds of the draft.

In their projections, they land two defensive players with their first two selections and go with offensive players with their two third-round picks.

Let’s have a look at who the Cardinals get.

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