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2016 NFL Mock Draft Version 3.0: Free-Agency Impact

By David Harrison

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the podium on stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the podium on stage before the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 28, 2015; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah (38), a junior, honored during senior night prior to the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Boone Pickens Stadium. Oklahoma won 58-23. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah (38), a junior, honored during senior night prior to the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Boone Pickens Stadium. Oklahoma won 58-23. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports /

. Oklahoma State. Emmanuel Ogbah. 29. player. 32.

The Cardinals’ defense was one of the best in the league, and was so despite the lack of a disruptive talent at the outside linebacker position.

Relying on what can be described as overly aggressive blitz schemes, the team was caught at times without enough pass protection when bringing the house to create a pass rush.

Emmanuel Ogbah from Oklahoma State is a 4-3 defensive end who should convert to a 3-4 outside linebacker fairly well.

His pass rushing speed will benefit from getting a running start, and he’ll immediately make the Cardinals a more efficient defense by allowing them to blitz fewer defenders.

Keeping more players in coverage while still attacking the quarterback is always fruitful, and with Ogbah, Arizona should be able to do just that.

 

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