Arizona Cardinals select offensive tackle Christian Jones in fifth round

The Arizona Cardinals add a big offensive lineman.

The Arizona Cardinals have taken Christian Jones, offensive tackle from Texas.

From Draft Buzz:

• Delivers stiff, jolting strikes with his big hands and uses his good length effectively.
• Possesses a firm anchor, quickly neutralizing bull rushes with his upper-body strength.
• Excels in double teams, displacing defenders with heavy hands.
• Effectively secures defenders on down blocks, showing proficiency at the second level.
• Demonstrates clear decision-making against line games and stunts, adept at sorting through challenges.
• Utilizes his long arms and powerful punches to establish control, showing strong play strength.
• Displays positional versatility, with substantial experience at both tackle positions.
• Good initial hand placement, enabling effective block engagement and stability.
• Displays limited lateral quickness and struggles with redirecting, affecting his agility.
• Vulnerable to speed rushers due to a tendency to overset, opening up inside counters.
• Challenges in adjusting to post-snap movement, leading to difficulty with gap exchanges.
• Limited athleticism in space, often resulting in missed targets or compromised positions.
• High pad level and lunging at defenders, impacting balance and control.

Welcome to the desert, Christian.