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2016 NFL Mock Draft: Yarcho Mocks The First Round

By James Yarcho

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view as the Tennessee Titans make their pick in the first round of 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 as the Tennessee Titans make their pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 30, 2016; Mobile, AL, USA; North squad offensive tackle Jason Spriggs of Indiana (78) and tight end Henry Krieger-Coble of Iowa (82) in the second half of the Senior Bowl at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2016; Mobile, AL, USA; North squad offensive tackle Jason Spriggs of Indiana (78) and tight end Henry Krieger-Coble of Iowa (82) in the second half of the Senior Bowl at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /

. Offensive Line. Indiana. Jason Spriggs. 29. player. 32

The Cardinals have a need for a versatile offensive lineman and Spriggs happens to fall to them here at the end of the first round. Having played tackle at Indiana, Spriggs can easily transition to guard if needed. Having a guy with that kind of ability, to plug and play wherever he’s needed, is a huge asset for a team that just made it to the NFC Championship a few months ago.

Carson Palmer’s window is closing, so the Cardinals need to do all they can to protect him and try to make another run at a championship. Although defensive line help would’ve been nice here, the value of what Spriggs can bring to this team is far greater than reaching for a defensive lineman when the top-tier guys are gone and there is a player available that can fill in across the offensive line.

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