The Arizona Cardinals have the fourth pick in the 2024 NFL and could go a number of directions with the selection. They could take a top receiver, a top tackle or top edge defender.
One of the best pass-rushing prospects in the draft is Alabama’s Dallas Turner. Turner caught the attention of Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort.
Turner, who measured 6-foot-3 and weighed in at 247 pounds with 34 3/8-inch arms, blew Ossenfort away with his time in the 40-yard dash.
The unofficial time was 4.49 seconds and Ossenfort, caught by NFL Network cameras watching from a suite, reacted as if he got the chills. He smiled and laughed. Some say it was a little dance. It was a reaction in awe for sure.
Here is the clip:
Monti's reaction to Turner's 40 lol pic.twitter.com/SctKnjT78q
— Billy M (@BillyM_91) March 1, 2024
The Cardinals passed on another extremely talented Alabama pass rusher last year in Will Anderson, electing to trade back from the third pick before trading back up to get tackle Paris Johnson. Anderson went on to be the Defensive Rookie of the Year for the Houston Texans, while Johnson played every snap on offense at right tackle for the Cardinals.
Turner’s official 40 time was 4.46 seconds.
An athletic performance like that will make the Cardinals think about whether he is worth the fourth overall pick, especially since Turner also had on-field production, getting 10 sacks and 14.5 tackles for loss in 2023 for the Crimson Tide.
Regardless of whether Turner ends up going to the Cardinals, the Internet now has a clip of Ossenfort that is sure to be a meme for years to come.
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