What the experts are saying about Arizona Cardinals’ selection of D.J. Humphries

May 1, 2015, 4:01 PM | Updated: 4:01 pm

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The Arizona Cardinals continued fortifying their offensive line Thursday night, selecting tackle D.J. Humphries out of Florida with the 24th overall selection of the 2015 NFL Draft.

The highly-regarded tackle is expected to compete with incumbent Bobby Massie for the starting right tackle spot in 2015.

The pick was met with favorable reviews from most experts on draft night.

Former Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota, right, along with his friend Kiyomi Cook arrive at the Saint Louis Alumni Clubhouse on NFL Draft Day Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Former Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota, left, is greeted by his friend Matt Wright, right, after arriving at the Saint Louis Alumni Clubhouse on NFL Draft Day Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Former Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota, right, along with his father Toa Mariota, left, arrive at the Saint Louis Alumni Clubhouse on NFL Draft Day Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Former Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota, center, shares a laugh with his high school football coach Darnell Arceneaux, right, while looking at a selfie picture at the Saint Louis Alumni Clubhouse on NFL Draft Day Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Honolulu. (Thomas Boyd/The Oregonian via AP, Pool)

Former Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota, center, poses for a picture with his father Toa Mariota, right, and a family friend at the Saint Louis Alumni Clubhouse on NFL Draft Day Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Honolulu. (Thomas Boyd/The Oregonian via AP, Pool)

Kentucky linebacker Bud Dupree poses for photos his mother Sophia Stephens, upon arriving for the first round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft at the Auditorium Theater of Roosevelt University, Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Texas A&M offensive lineman Cedric Ogbuehi poses for photos with his mother Kelly Ogbuehi, upon arriving for the first round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft at the Auditorium Theater of Roosevelt University, Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Alabama defensive back Landon Collins poses for photos his mother April Justin, upon arriving for the first round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft at the Auditorium Theater of Roosevelt University, Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Former Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota, right, poses for a picture with a family friend at the Saint Louis Alumni Clubhouse on NFL Draft Day Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Honolulu. (Thomas Boyd/The Oregonian via AP, Pool)

Wake Forest defensive back Kevin Johnson poses for photos his mother Judy Johnson, upon arriving for the first round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft at the Auditorium Theater of Roosevelt University, Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Ohio State wide receiver Devin Smith poses for photos his mother Atina Smith, upon arriving for the first round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft at the Auditorium Theater of Roosevelt University, Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Florida defensive lineman Dante Fowler poses for photos his mother Lanora Fowler, upon arriving for the first round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft at the Auditorium Theater of Roosevelt University, Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

NFL Hall of Famer Dick Butkus, right, poses with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel for photos, upon arriving for the first round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft at the Auditorium Theater of Roosevelt University, Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon poses for photos with his mother Carmen Gordon, upon arriving for the first round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft at the Auditorium Theater of Roosevelt University, Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Former Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota addresses his family and friends during his NFL Draft Day party at the Saint Louis Alumni Clubhouse Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Honolulu. (Thomas Boyd/The Oregonian via AP, Pool)

Former Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota, right, poses for a picture with his family at the Saint Louis Alumni Clubhouse on NFL Draft Day Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Honolulu. His brother Matthew Mariota, left, Toa Mariota, his father, left center, and his mother Alana Deppe-Mariota, center right. (Thomas Boyd/The Oregonian via AP, Pool)

Top prospects look at the stands from behind the stage before the 2015 NFL Football Draft at the Auditorium Theater of Roosevelt University, Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Missouri defensive lineman Shane Ray poses for photos with his mother Sebrina Johnson, upon arriving for the first round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft at the Auditorium Theater of Roosevelt University, Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Central Florida wide receiver Breshad Perriman poses for photos with his mother Laundria Perriman, upon arriving for the first round of the 2015 NFL Football Draft at the Auditorium Theater of Roosevelt University, Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans react after the team drafted former Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston with the first overall pick during the NFL draft party Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announces after the Tennessee Titans selected Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota as the second pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft, Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announces after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers selects Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston as the first pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft, Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announces after the Oakland Raiders selects Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper as the fourth pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft, Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

From left, Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson, president Mark Murphy and head coach Mike McCarthy visit with each other inside the war room during the NFL Draft at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis., on Thursday, April 30, 2015. (Evan Siegle/The Green Bay Press-Gazette via AP)

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheerleaders celebrate along with fans after the team drafted former Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston during an NFL draft party Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. Winston was the first overall pick in the draft. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Green Bay Packers director of player personnel Eliot Wolf, second from right, talks on the phone as general manager Ted Thompson, president Mark Murphy and head coach Mike McCarthy visit with each other inside the war room during the NFL Draft at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis., on Thursday, April 30, 2015. Also shown is Brian Gutekunst, director of college scouting. (Evan Siegle/The Green Bay Press-Gazette via AP

Florida defensive lineman Dante Fowler poses for photos with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars as the thrid pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft, Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Florida defensive lineman Dante Fowler celebrates after being selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars as the third pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft, Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Jameis Winston takes the call from Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Bessemer, Ala. The Bucs put an end to months of speculation by selecting the talented-but-troubled signal caller, who won the Heisman Trophy in 2013. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

USC defensive lineman Leonard Williams poses for photos after being selected by the New York Jets as the sixth pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft, Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

USC defensive lineman Leonard Williams celebrates after being selected by the New York Jets as the sixth pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft, Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

USC defensive lineman Leonard Williams poses for photos with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the New York Jets as the sixth pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft, Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Georgia running back Todd Gurley poses for photos after being selected by the St. Louis Rams as the 10th pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft, Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Georgia running back Todd Gurley shakes hands with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the St. Louis Rams as the 10th pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft, Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Jameis Winston reacts with his family and friends as he takes the call from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that they are selecting him as the number one draft pick, Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Bessemer, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Washington defensive lineman Danny Shelton picks up NFL commissioner Roger Goodell as he celebrates after being selected by the Cleveland Browns as the 12th pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft, Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Washington defensive lineman Danny Shelton celebrates with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Cleveland Browns as the 12th pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft, Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Michigan State defensive back Trae Waynes celebrates after being selected by the Minnesota Vikings as the 11th pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft, Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Clemson defensive lineman Vic Beasley poses for photos with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Atlanta Falcons as the eighth pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft, Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Florida State offensive lineman Cameron Erving poses for photos after being selected by the Cleveland Browns as the 19th pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft, Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Florida offensive lineman D.J. Humphries poses for photos after being selected by the Arizona Cardinals as the 24th pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft, Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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