Cards take Jalen Thompson in supplemental draft Published: Jul 10, 2019 at 06:58 AM Around the NFL Writer The snagged some secondary help in Kirill Kaprizov Jersey the 2019 NFL Supplemental Draft. The Cards selected defensive back Jalen Thompson out of Washington State in the fifth round of the supplemental draft on Wednesday, NFL Network's Tom Peli sero reported. The team later announced the pick. Per the supplemental draft rules, the pick takes the place of the ' fifth-round selection in the 2020 . The Cards owned two fifth-rounders Devan Dubnyk Kids Jersey next season due to the trade. Viewed as the best prospect in the supplemental draft, Thompson was widely expected to be taken in the later rounds after compiling 190 tackles, 11 sacks, six interceptions, 17 pa ses defended and two forced fumbles in three seasons at WSU. He entered the summer draft after Mikko Koivu Women Jersey a violation of NCAA rules. The safety is a stellar tackler with a nose for the football and could battle for backup snaps behind and despite not having the advantage of the pre-training camp workouts with his new squad. Interestingly, the Cards just drafted safety out of Alabama in the fifth-round of the 2019 . Analyst that some in the organization viewed Jalen as a better player and prospect than Deionte. An Arizona team full of needs entering the offseason did well to boost the defense this spring. Adding Jalen Thompson, who some believe could have gone several rounds earlier in 2020 with another good college season, is another low-risk positive move that should add potential depth. Thompson was the only player selected in the 2019 NFL Supplemental Draft. Nate Prosser Kids Jersey The four other eligible players -- West Virginia WR Marcus Simms, Syracuse LB Shyheim Cullen, Northland CC Kevin Fiala Kids Jersey TE Devonaire Clarington and St. Francis DB Bryant Perry -- became free agents. The announced they had signed Simms on Thursday. Jacksonville was one of several teams to offer Simms a deal. This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.