
The Facts: The Cardinals select Colorado State tight end McBride with the 55th pick overall.
Diehards Line:
A two-way tight end with the size, strength and ball skills to help impact games in-line and in space, McBride has room for improvement at the point of attack, but possesses the thickness and determination of a true, in-line blocker. He'll need to improve his angles and play strength to even out the wins and losses against NFL competition. McBride lacks top-end speed and quickness into the route, but he can snap off route breaks and has the body control and sticky hands to win contested catch battles. Long athletes could suffocate his catch space if he doesn't play with more physicality and aggression during the route. McBride is solid in all phases and should appeal to every team looking for a combination tight end with early starting potential -- although Zach Ertz will remain the starter in Arizona this year.