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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EVANSTON, IL – SEPTEMBER 29: Chase Winovich #15 of the Michigan Wolverines runs down John Moten IV #20 of the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on September 29, 2018 in Evanston, Illinois. Michigan defeated Northwestern 20-17. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

With the third-round pick the Cardinals acquired from the Redskins in this mock scenario, they take Michigan defensive end/linebacker Chase Winovich.

Winovich really blew people away at the 2019 Scouting Combine with his athleticism, running a 4.59-second 40-yard dash and posting a 6.94-second three-cone drill time.

When you watch Winovich play, you see a guy who is going to drive offensive linemen crazy throughout his career with his ability to play at 110 percent on literally every play.

The practice battles between he and Dalton Risner would be fun to watch.

Winovich plays — as they say — with his hair on fire and that type of relentless effort could work really well in tandem with Chandler Jones on the other edge.

Jones is a polished edge player and commands double teams, and Winovich is tough and physical enough to win a number of one-on-one matchups and make some plays in the backfield.

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