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2018 NFL Mock Draft: Early June Edition

By Jon Dove

Dec 21, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Wyoming Cowboys quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks to pass during the third quarteragainst the Brigham Young Cougars at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Wyoming Cowboys quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks to pass during the third quarteragainst the Brigham Young Cougars at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 29, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) throws a pass in the first quarter against the Colorado Buffaloes during the 2016 Alamo Bowl at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) throws a pass in the first quarter against the Colorado Buffaloes during the 2016 Alamo Bowl at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

9. Arizona Cardinals- Mason Rudolph, QB, Oklahoma State

The more I watch of Mason Rudolph the more I like about his game. He’s more polished than he’s given credit for and can really sling the football. His combination of size, arm strength and athleticism make him a high-upside prospect.

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Rudolph shows good poise in the pocket while he scans the field. He loves to attack the deep part of the field where he throws an accurate deep ball. His attributes are exactly what Arizona Cardinals head coach, Bruce Arians, looks for in a quarterback.

The Cardinals really need to find a young quarterback to develop. Carson Palmer is on the last stretch of his career. His play recently has declined which creates some urgency for the Cardinals.

It’s not out of the question that the Cardinals could need a new starter as early as next year. Rudolph has the traits to make a quick transition to the NFL and be an immediate starter. However, the ideal situation would be for him to sit behind Palmer for a year.

Arizona has several other needs which means they could look to upgrade the secondary, defensive line or wide receiver position.

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