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Apr 18, 2011, 9:23 PM | Updated: Apr 19, 2011, 6:32 pm

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Dareus was dominant with Alabama 66 tackles and 11 sacks and a National Championship on his two-year resume. He could pair with last year's first round pick Dan Williams to rush the passer and stop the run for the Cardinals.

Bowers is facing questions on the health of his knee but was a force for Clemson last year with 16 sacks and 67 tackles. He could be another option at defensive end for the Cardinals if he is cleared medically.

Amukamara is considered the other great cornerback prospect in the draft behind Peterson and could help the Cardinals secondary if he is selected fifth overall. He had 155 tackles and five interceptions as a Cornhusker.

Green is an elite receiving prospect after catching 166 passes for 2,619 yards and 23 touchdowns in his career at Georgia. Picking him ahead of other needs may be considered a luxury but pairing him with Larry Fitzgerald would be a nightmare for opposing defenses.

Newton has been at the center of several controversies after his time in college and only had one season starting at Auburn, but he also led the team to a National Championship and won the Heisman trophy. He had 50 total touchdowns rushing and passing along with 4,327 yards of total offense last season and could be the answer for the Cardinals at quarterback.

Despite missing all of last year following an NCAA suspension, North Carolina defensive end Robert Quinn is in the top-ten of many draft boards this year. Quinn had 52 tackles and 11 sacks in 2009 and would add needed pass rush help for the Cardinals defense.

Peterson is regarded by many as the top player in this draft class after producing 135 tackles and seven interceptions at LSU. His coverage ability and added value in the return game could entice the Cards to draft him and pair him with Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie to form a talented corner tandem.

Gabbert could be an option to solve the Cardinals quarterback conundrum after throwing for 6,822 yards and 40 touchdowns in his career at Missouri.

Texas A&M outside linebacker Von Miller is regarded by many as the safest pick in the draft after dominating in his last two years as an Aggie with 111 tackles and 28 sacks. He would be an instant pass rushing threat and great addition to the Cards' 3-4 scheme.

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