Cardinals Draft Targets: Defense

CORNERBACK

The Cardinals already boast one of the best cornerbacks in the league in Patrick Peterson and if they are able to nab a prospect at the position, it would pay dividends in the years to come. As you will read again later, the Cardinals need size in their secondary and should focus in on bigger cornerbacks.

P.J. Williams (Florida State) 6-0, 196 pounds, 4.46, 1st round

Jan 6, 2014; Pasadena, CA, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive back P.J. Williams warms up before the 2014 BCS National Championship game against the Auburn Tigers at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Ifo Ekpre-Olomu (Oregon) 5-10, 195 pounds, 4.39, 2nd round

Oct 19, 2013; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks cornerback Ifo Ekpre-Olomu (14) catches the ball for a touch back against the Washington State Cougars at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports

Jalen Collins (LSU) 6-2, 195 pounds, 4.48, 2nd round

Sep 28, 2013; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Chris Conley (31) is tackled by LSU Tigers cornerback Jalen Collins (32) in the second half at Sanford Stadium. Georgia won 44-41. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports

Doran Grant (Ohio State) 5-11, 193 pounds, 4.64, 2nd/3rd round

Jan 3, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Doran Grant (12) breaks up the two point conversion pass attempt to Clemson Tigers quarterback Tajh Boyd (10) in the second half of the 2014 Orange Bowl college football game at Sun Life Stadium. Clemson defeated Ohio State 40-35. Mandatory Credit: Brad Barr-USA TODAY Sports