The Arizona Cardinals take an explosive, active cornerback with elite talent and measurables.
With the 43rd pick in the 2024 NFL Draft the Arizona Cardinals select Rutgers cornerback Max Melton.
Melton is a freak athlete with elite production out of Rutgers.
From Dane Brugler’s “The Beast”:
A four-year starter at Rutgers, Melton was an inside-outside cornerback in head coach Greg Schiano’s balanced coverage schemes. After one season as a defensive back in high school, he made the full transition for the Scarlet Knights and accounted for 30 passes defended and eight interceptions over the last three seasons (he and his brother, Bo, made Rutgers history by becoming the first brothers to score a touchdown in the same game). Melton not only has opportunistic ball skills and athletic instincts, but he trusts them, which allows him to play sticky coverage in man-to-man or drive on throws from off coverage. Though his toughness stands out, he needs to be more reliable as a run defender and less handsy down the field. Overall, Melton brings explosive speed and attitude to his coverage, which will interest press-man teams. His experience inside and outside (and on special teams) will help him see the field right away in the NFL.
Melton has an elite make up, has been incredibly productive and will bring an edge with him to the Arizona Cardinals.
Welcome to the desert, Max.
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