Cardinals Draft Targets: Defense

SAFETY

After an absolutely atrocious season at defending tight ends, in which they allowed 93 catches, 1,218 yards, and 17 touchdowns to the position, Arizona should really focus on drafting a safety with size in the early rounds. Sure, Tyrann Mathieu is fun to watch out there, but having a larger safety in the secondary who is able to shut down opposing tight ends is key. Here are a few guys that Arizona will be looking at:

Gerod Holliman (Louisville) 6-2, 213 pound, 4.63, 1st/2nd round

Nov 8, 2013; East Hartford, CT, USA; Louisville Cardinals cornerback Charles Gaines (3) reacts after with teammate safety Gerod Holliman (8) after his touchdown against the Connecticut Huskies in the first quarter at Rentschler Field. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Durell Eskridge (Syracuse) 6-3, 203 pounds, 4.61, 2nd/3rd round

Nov 23, 2013; Syracuse, NY, USA; Syracuse Orange safety Durell Eskridge (3) reacts to a defensive stop against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second quarter at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Kurtis Drummond (Michigan State) 6-1, 202 pounds, 4.59, 2nd/3rd round

Oct 25, 2014; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans safety Kurtis Drummond (27) reacts to a play during the 1st half of a game at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

Damarious Randall (Arizona State) 5-11, 190 pounds, 4.58, 3rd/4th round

Nov 30, 2013; Tempe, AZ, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils defensive back Damarious Randall (3) returns an interception 64 yards for a touchdown during the second half against the Arizona Wildcats in the 87th annual Territorial Cup at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports