WVVA TV Bluefield Beckley WV News, Weather and SportsCardinals go for RB Ryan Williams in 2nd round

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- The Arizona Cardinals pulled off a surprise in the second round, picking running back Ryan Williams of Virginia Tech with the 38th pick overall.

On a roster that already includes Beanie Wells and Tim Hightower, running back didn't appear to be a need, but the Cardinals obviously felt otherwise.

A hamstring injury slowed the 5-foot-9, 212-pound Williams last season, but he rushed for 1,655 yards in 2009.

Among the players the Cardinals passed on was quarterback Ryan Mallett of Arkansas.