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Jess Root

Potential targets for Cardinals in 2nd round

The Arizona Cardinals have the second pick in the second round of the draft. They will make a player selection quickly when the draft resumes Friday evening.

The selected offensive lineman Paris Johnson with the sixth pick in the first round on Thursday,

What direction will they go in the second round?

Below are some potential targets who fill needs and are talented enough to be selected in the second round.

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Minnesota C John Michael Schmitz

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The Cardinals addressed the offensive line in Round 1 but still don’t have a solid answer at center this coming season.

Georgia Tech EDGE Keion White

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White is a long, athletic pass rusher. The Cardinals could add a pass-rushing threat. He had 7.5 sacks and 14 tackles for loss.

He is 6-foot-5 and 285 pounds with long 34-inch arms.

Georgia CB Kelee Ringo

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The Cardinals could use cornerback help and Ringo has length (almost 6-foot-2) and fast (4.36-second 40).

He picked off two passes last season and was part of Georgia’s two straight national championship.

Michigan CB DJ Turner

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Turner is one of the fastest corners in the draft (4.26-second 40) and had explosive jumps at the combine.

He picked off one pass and had 10 broken up passes last season.

South Carolina CB Cam Smith

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Yes, cornerback seems to be a theme. With no other pick until No. 91, landing a player from a decently deep position makes sense.

Smith is nearly 6-foot-1 and 180 pounds, so he is lean. He is fast (4.43-second 40) and had explosive jumps (38-inch vertical, 11-foot-2 broad jump).

Wisconsin C Joe Tippman

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Tippmann is one of the best centers in the draft and the Cardinals need one.

Wisconsin DT Keeanu Benton

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Benton is 6-foot-3 and 309 pounds. He had 4.5 sacks and 10 tackles for loss from the defensive interior.

Arizona has no impact players on the defensive interior.

Tennessee WR Jalin Hyatt

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He is 6-0 and 176 pounds with 4.40-second speed in the 40.

He had 67 catches for 1,267 yards and 15 touchdowns last season, averaging 18.9 yards per reception.

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