The Arizona Cardinals, despite having their headquarters closed, the business of the NFL draft preparation continues. While they cannot have in-person meetings with prospects, they have held virtual meetings.
One of the latest is Cal linebacker Evan Weaver. The team was scheduled to have a private meeting with him but when the coronavirus pandemic led to the cancellation of face-to-face contact, they changed the type of meeting.
According to Draft Wire’s Justin Melo, it was done via FaceTime.
Cal LB Evan Weaver has held pre-draft meetings over FaceTime with the #Saints & #Cardinals recently.
— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) March 27, 2020
Weaver would play inside linebacker in the Cardinals’ defensive system and he is expected to be a Day 3 pick.
Weaver was a tackling machine the last two seasons for the Golden Bears. In 2018, he had 155 total tackles, including 8.5 for loss, 4.5 sacks and two interceptions. In 2019, he had a whopping 181 tackles including 11.5 for loss, 2.5 sacks and two forced fumbles.
He is the size defensive coordinator Vance Joseph likes for inside linebackers at 6-2, 237. He isn’t overly athletic. His straight-line speed is not great but he is quick on his feet.
Keep on eye on him as the Cardinals have four Day 3 picks in the draft.
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