Sports News Southwest

Glendale, Arizona - The Arizona Cardinals completed the 2008 NFL Draft by standing pat and utilizing their seven assigned draft picks. The draft landed the Cardinals 4 defenders and three offensive players. Cardinal Draft summary:

1^st Round - 16^th overall - Dominique Rogers Cromartie - CB - 6’2” 182 lbs – from Tennessee State, Cromartie was an impressive standout at the NFL combine. The Sports News Southwest mock draft had projected Cromartie as the Cardinal’s 1^st round selection.

2^nd Round - 50^th overall - Calais Campbell - DE - 6”8” 282 lbs - from Miami, Cambell will may prove a steal for the Cardinal’s 2^nd round selection. The Sports News Southwest mock draft had projected Campbell as the 14th overall selection.

3^rd Round - 81^st overall - Early Doucet - WR - 6’0” 212 lbs - from LSU, Doucet is considered a talented wide-out who can play the slot. The Sports News Southwest mock draft had projected Doucet as the 33rd overall selection.

4^th Round - 116^th overall - Kenny Iwebema - DE - 6’4” 274 lbs - from Iowa, Iwebema is considered a great athletic but…… The Sports News Southwest mock draft had projected Iwebema as the 198^th overall selection.

5^th Round - 149^th overall - Tim Hightower - RB - 6’0” 226 lbs - from Richmond, Hightower is considered a very good running back. He can play either fullback or running back and excels in special teams. The Sports News Southwest mock draft did not project Hightower as a draft selection.

6^th Round - 185^th Selection - Chris Harrington - DE - 6’5” 264 lbs - Texas A&M, Harrington is a fast undersized defensive end. The Sports News Southwest mock draft had projected Iwebema as the 236^th overall selection.

7^th Round - 225^th overall - Brandon Keith - OT - 6”5” 343 lbs - Northern Iowa, Keith is a large, strong offensive lineman, Russ Grimm knows talent. The Sports News Southwest mock draft did not project Keith as a draft selection.

Draft grade B-

Best Value: Early Doucet in the 3^rd round

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