While we move closer to the 2024 NFL Draft, teams can begin conducting pre-draft visits.
In this stage of the draft process, NFL teams can bring in up to 30 prospects to their team facility for meetings with coaches, medical examinations, and a tour of the team’s building. With teams only being able to bring in up to 30 prospects this gives us a more clear picture of who teams are targeting.
This week, the Arizona Cardinals scheduled meetings with two of the top wide receiver prospects in Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr and LSU’s Malik Nabers. With the fourth pick in the draft, the Cardinals are in prime position to select one of the top receiver prospects and are in much need of a playmaker.
Arizona Cardinals to Host Marvin Harrison Jr
The prospect that the Arizona Cardinals have been connected to the most has been superstar wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr out of Ohio State. After a Heisman-caliber season and sensational career for the Buckeyes, it’s hard not to get excited about adding Harrison Jr to your squad. Harrison Jr’s NFL ties also run deep as he is the son of NFL Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison Sr.
The Cardinals are in dire need of a big physical playmaker for quarterback Kyler Murray and Harrison Jr certainly fits that bill. Measuring in at 6’4 and 205 pounds, while also possessing great jumping ability and speed, Harrison Jr is unguardable. A key area scouts focus on for prospects projected to be drafted early is whether or not they can make an impact right away, and with the recent track record of Ohio State receivers, like Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave, the Cardinals will not have to worry.
Arizona Cardinals to Host Malik Nabers
After a sensational pro day, LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers has gone from a guaranteed top 15 pick to a lock to be selected in the top 10. The Arizona Cardinals were clearly impressed and scheduled a top 30 visit this week with Nabers. LSU has a track record of having great wide receivers in the NFL and we have seen that more recently with Justin Jefferson and Ja’Marr Chase.
At his pro day, Malik Nabers measured in at 6’0, 199 pounds. He also ran a blazing 4.35-second 40-yard dash. That combination of size and speed is something that NFL scouts are very fond of. One of Nabers desired traits is his ability to make plays after the catch, with his fast 40-yard dash time confirming that ability, he will definitely rise up draft boards. Nabers will be able to immediately contribute to the Arizona Cardinals offense if they choose to select him in the NFL Draft.
There has been speculation that the Arizona Cardinals will trade back in the draft in a move to acquire more draft capital, and still be able to draft a top wide receiver. However, if they want to draft Marvin Harrison Jr or Malik Nabers, trading back is a dangerous move.
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