New Cardinals 7-round mock draft simulation starts with different OT

What if Arizona bucks the recent mock draft trends and takes a different Offensive Tackle at Pick 8?

Round 3: California S Ashtyn Davis

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It was a tough call, given that there were several interesting players on the board, including Dayton TE Adam Trautman, Boise State EDGE Curtis Weaver and Notre Dame EDGE Julian Okwara were still there, but I went with Davis, the highest-rated player on the board.

While he is not a name that many Cardinals fans have seen in mock drafts, Davis would have the ability and immediately step in at starter as a deep free safety, and allow Budda Baker to roam around underneath in more of a strong safety role.

Given Arizona’s struggles against the pass last season, to have the speedy Davis to shore up the back end, even if he’s only a part-time player, would seem to make a lot of sense.

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