Cardinals get Robinson with second 1st-round pick

The Arizona Cardinals selected Missouri defensive lineman Darius Robinson in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, No. 27 overall.

Arizona selected wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. earlier in the first round at No. 4 overall.

Robinson has the versatility to play outside and inside as a pass-rusher. He broke out in his fifth college season in 2023, racking up 8.5 sacks and 43 total tackles in 12 games.

The 22-year-old is the first Missouri player to be selected in the first round since 2017.

Pre-draft profile

The former Tiger brings a skillset that will allow him to play up and down the line of scrimmage. Easily one of the biggest edge defenders in the class, Robinson has powerful, heavy hands that gain him leverage and distance against blockers. He's able to shed blocks, make tackles, and has the movement skills to remain involved in most plays, even though he's far from a spectacular athlete. Robinson relies a bit too much on his power and bull rush. The 22-year-old shows flashes of incorporating moves into his pass-rush kit, but they aren't used consistently enough and he stalls out too often. His power and experience playing different defensive line positions should give him the chance to contribute early as an interior rusher while he develops his plans as an edge player.