Cardinals move up in 6th round, nab S Johnathan Ford
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The Arizona Cardinals have traded up to select safety Johnathan Ford out of Auburn in the sixth round (208th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft.
Arizona gave up a pair of seventh-round picks (No. 221, No. 231) in a deal with the Oakland Raiders to move up and make the addition to the defensive backfield.
Johnathan Ford Bio
Position: S
School: Auburn
College Experience: Senior
Height: 5-11
Weight: 205 lbs.
Strengths
- Versatile at both safety and nickel corner.
- Speedster clocking in at 4.36 in the 40 at his pro day.
- Offers additional value in the return game.
- Aggressive, efficient tackler. (NFL.com)
Weaknesses
- Short in stature. Will have trouble matching up with bigger, taller receivers.
- A tick slow in identifying and decision-making.
- Leaves too wide a cushion for single coverage. (NFL.com)
Combine Results
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| 40-yd Dash | 4.36 sec* |
| Bench Press | 20 reps |
*Unofficial pro day result