Mel Kiper Mock Draft: 5 boldest calls from NFL analyst's latest update

Mel Kiper has had some changes to his mock draft
Mel Kiper has had some changes to his mock draft

#4) Cardinals do not replace DJ Humphries

DJ Humphries has been beset by injuries
DJ Humphries has been beset by injuries

Now everyone may be thinking, "The Arizona Cardinals already have Paris Johnson Jr. in line; why draft another lineman?"

The reason: DJ Humphries has regressed, thanks to injuries. He also has a massive contract that does not end until the end of the 2025 season. That is a disastrous combination that Monti Ossenfort has to address.

Kiper had initially mock-drafted Tyler Guyton, but he has now pivoted towards upgrading the Cardinals' defense instead with Darius Robinson, a defensive tackle from Missouri. However, the pivot is less surprising in retrospect – they were among the worst-defending teams in football, ranking dead-last in average QBR and rushing yards allowed and third-to-last in sacks.

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