Cardinals Draft Targets: Defense

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Sam Acho is the lead outside linebacker for the Cards, but second-year linebacker Alex Okafor showed that he can carry the load on the strong side. In just 13 games, Okafor had 30 tackles and eight sacks. The pair of Texas Longhorn alums have shown that they can get the job done…when healthy. Acho started just four games last year and the linebacker personnel could very well be in need of some replenishing at the position.

Dante Fowler Jr. (Florida) 6-3, 270 pounds, 4.79, 1st round

Aug 31, 2013; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. (6) rushes against the Toledo Rockets during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Florida Gators defeated the Toledo Rockets 24-6. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Vic Beasley (Clemson) 6-3, 235 pounds, 4.69, 1st round

Sep 27, 2014; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive end Vic Beasley (3) celebrates after sacking North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Marquise Williams (12) during the second quarter at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports

Leonard Floyd (Georgia) 6-4, 230 pounds, 4.60, 1st/2nd round

Oct 4, 2014; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Leonard Floyd (84) reacts with linebacker Amarlo Herrera (52) after a sack against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at Sanford Stadium. Georgia defeated Vanderbilt 44-17. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Bronson Kaufusi (BYU) 6-7, 265 pounds, 4.72, 3rd/4th round

Nov 15, 2014; Provo, UT, USA; UNLV Rebels quarterback Blake Decker (5) is sacked by Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Bronson Kaufusi (90) during the first quarter at Lavell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports