Arizona Cardinals: 7-round 2021 NFL mock draft following J.J. Watt signing

Arizona Cardinals 2021 NFL mock draft: Round 5, 161st overall

We discussed the Cardinals’ cornerback needs earlier and if the right opportunity presents itself, I would not be surprised to see them attack the position multiple times in draft. In this 2021 NFL mock draft, they find good value in the fifth round with the addition of Kary Vincent Jr. out of LSU.

Vincent is an extremely quick and athletic cornerback prospect who changes directions quickly and shows tremendous natural instincts in man coverage. His lack of size likely limits his upside at the next level, but Vincent is a physically gifted player who attacks the ball in the air extremely well. He would certainly have a ton of upside as a slot cornerback/coverage safety hybrid for the Arizona Cardinals.

Arizona Cardinals 2021 NFL mock draft: Round 5, 180th overall

Throughout this 2021 NFL mock draft, the Arizona Cardinals have worked to get tougher and more physical on the offensive side of the ball. That trend continues with this pick, as Arizona adds South Carolina offensive lineman Sadarius Hutcherson to the mix.

Hutcherson played both tackle and guard in college and could have a future at either position at the next level. That being said, his fantastic raw power and mauling style up front likely makes him a better fit on the interior.

Whether he plays inside or outside, Hutcherson is a physically imposing blocker who wins with tremendous power at the point of attack. He also shows impressive initial quickness and can get out in space and move a bit. Make no mistake about it, Hutcherson is a talented offensive lineman who could bring immediate value to the Cardinals.

Arizona Cardinals 2021 NFL mock draft: Round 7, 238th overall

With their final pick of this 2021 NFL mock draft, the Arizona Cardinals shoot for some upside at the edge rusher position. William Bradley-King is a long and explosive rusher who shines as an outside speed rusher. He is quick off of the ball, uses his length well in hand-to-hand combat and shows the ability to get low and bend around the edge.

Bradley-King is a bit of a project player, but he undoubtedly has exciting upside at the next level. He may be able to make an early impact on obvious passing downs but Bradley-King would be worth the investment in this range based on his upside alone.