Arizona Cardinals mock draft: Combine pushes Kyler Murray up

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 02: Quarterback Kyler Murray of Oklahoma looks on while sitting out the workout during day three of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 2, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Murray is widely predicted to be selected first overall in the NFL draft. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

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WACO, TX – NOVEMBER 19: Alex Barnes #34 of the Kansas State Wildcats celebrates his touchdown with Dalton Risner #71 of the Kansas State Wildcats against the Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium on November 19, 2016 in Waco, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

If you get a franchise quarterback in round one, you use your second round pick to start surrounding him with talent.

That’s not a written rule, but I think it’s a good idea.

Dalton Risner is one of the nastiest, most tenacious offensive linemen in this year’s class, which has a number of really solid players at the top.

If the Cardinals are able to pull off a trade involving Rosen and some day two selections, going after a guy like Risner here gives them ultimate flexibility with the rest of their picks.

They can still look to upgrade and improve the offensive line, but the Cardinals don’t have to force anything.

What Risner gives them is a tough player at the right tackle position who will be an immediate starter in the NFL. He has a great mindset and approach to his craft, and I think he’s going to have a really long NFL career.

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