1 - Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tennessee State (6-1, 184); 2 - Calais Campbell, DE, Miami-Florida (6-8, 290); 3 - Early Doucet, WR, LSU (6-0, 203); 4 - Kenny Iwebema, DE, Iowa (6-4, 274); 5 - Tim Hightower, RB, Richmond (6-0, 224); 6 - Chris Harrington, DE, Texas A&M (6-4, 264); 7 - Brandon Keith, T, Northern Iowa (6-5, 343)
Analysis: Time will tell with Rodgers-Cromartie, who possessed first-round stock mainly due to his work against a weak corps of receivers at the Senior Bowl. Arizona needs him to develop quickly. The selection of Campbell was a head-scratcher, since he does not look like a natural fit for the coaching staff's preferred 3-4 defensive scheme. Campbell, Iwebema, and Harrington all may have to learn to stand up in order to succeed in Arizona. Doucet should be a capable replacement for departed No. 3 receiver Bryant Johnson (49ers), and was a solid value pick. Hightower is not the heir apparent to Edgerrin James, but his presence turns up the heat on backups Marcel Shipp and J.J. Arrington. Keith is a developmental choice.
Bottom Line: No sure things in this group, and that's bad news for a Cardinal fan base starving for success.
Grade: C
