The Arizona Cardinals will make their first-round pick in the 2022 NFL draft Thursday night, barring a trade out of the first round. They could go with a receiver, a pass rusher, a cornerback or an offensive lineman.
This will be the 10th year that the pick is made by general manager Steve Keim.
Before they make their selection in this year’s draft, let’s have a look back at the last 10 years of selections by Keim and the Cardinals.
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2021: LB Zaven Collins
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Collins has not made an impact yet, getting little playing time as a rookie behind Jordan Hicks. He is expected to be a starter in 2022.
2020: LB Isaiah Simmons
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Simmons is a starting inside linebacker. He had a productive 2021 with 105 tackles, 1.5 sacks, seven pass breakups, an interception and four forced fumbles.
2019: QB Kyler Murray
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Murray was the No. 1 overall pick in 2019 and is the Cardinals’ franchise quarterback. He was rookie of the year in 2019 and has been selected to the Pro Bowl twice. He is about to get a huge contract extension.
2018: QB Josh Rosen
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Rosen was selected 10th overall and started 12 games as a rookie. He was traded to the Miami Dolphins the next year after Murray was drafted and has bounced around with the 49ers and Falcons since then.
2017: LB Haason Reddick
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