It took a few years, but the Arizona Cardinals are pleased to have left tackle D.J. Humphries under contract for three more seasons. A first-round pick in 2015, he played a full 16-game season for the first time last year and came into his own.
He will point out that he only allowed two sacks all season and was the anchor of a line that had a top-five rushing offense.
However, despite is play in 2019 and his new contract, he unsurprisingly is not found on Mark Schofield’s list of the top tackles in the NFL for Touchdown Wire.
As of right now, he is an average to slightly above average tackle but is entering his prime. His health has robbed him of time but he has the mentality and the desire to be great. With another healthy season and a second year in the same offensive system, we could see Humphries take the next step from capable left tackle to very good left tackle.
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