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Cardinals sign Nkemdiche, two other draft picks

NFL Draft

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 28: (L-R) Robert Nkemdiche of Ole Miss holds up a jersey with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being picked #29 overall by the Arizona Cardinalsduring the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University on April 28, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

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The Cardinals signed three draft picks Friday, including first-round defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche.

Regarded as one of the draft’s most talented but puzzling prospects, Nkemdiche was busy on the pre-draft circuit meeting with teams and answering questions. The Cardinals were comfortable enough with what they heard to draft him with the No. 29 pick.

Nkemdiche, who’s just 21, figures as an immediate contributor on an already talented Cardinals defensive line.

The Cardinals also signed fifth-round safety Marqui Christian and fifth-round offensive lineman Cole Toner.