Arizona takes Schofield in 4th Round

by Adam Hoge on Apr 24, 2010 11:08 AM CDT in Wisconsin Badgers Football

Defensive end O'Brien Schofield became the second Badger selected in the 2010 NFL Draft when the Arizona Cardinals selected him with the 130th overall pick in the 4th round Saturday.

There has been a lot of talk about Schofield moving to outside linebacker and since the Cardinals run a 3-4 defense it appears likely Schofield will do so.

The Cardinals have made a strong move to bolster a shaky defense in the draft and have done so with the selections of nose-tackle Dan Williams of Tennessee in the first round and linebacker Daryl Washington of TCU in the second round.

Schofield likely would have gone way earlier in the draft had he not suffered an ACL tear in January, but his rehab is going well and it is no surprise that a 3-4 team like the Cardinals would take a risk on the talented pass rusher.

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I think Schofield will be very successful there

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by John Veldhuis on Apr 24, 2010 4:03 PM CDT reply actions

Smart selection by the Cardinals.

And D@MN ACL injuries. Those things are murderous in every sport…

by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Apr 24, 2010 7:16 PM CDT reply actions

Fortunately, OB has the type of attitude that will make the rehab from the injury much less difficult. I know he will work hard and keep a positive outlook on things (as well as recognize not to do too much too quickly).

by Adam Tupitza on Apr 25, 2010 1:44 AM CDT up reply actions

Cards are lucky to pick him

I wish the Pack got him. : (

"No player is greater than a team."
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by Jabooty on Apr 25, 2010 9:28 PM CDT reply actions

I am glad to see that he was draft with the ACL tear and all.

Facts are stubborn things, but statistics are more pliable. ~Mark Twain

by GB Nordic on Apr 29, 2010 9:28 PM CDT reply actions

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