2026 5th round pick is Reggie Virgil WR

[BullheadCardFan]

Uuuugh. I wanted Hecht here as backup/replacement for center. And then jags pick him with the very next pick. Hecht fits MLFs system. I think this is the first big whiff of the draft and I don't like Beck but I at least understand it.

Way better way to go than adding another WR who is redundant IMO

Sam Hecht

Pre-Draft Analysis

Hecht plays light on his feet and displays good foot quickness on film. He also plays with good balance and core strength. Hecht has average moving power but can anchor, mirror and hold his weight sustaining his blocks well. He is skilled enough to pull and get out on the edge. Hecht does a good job of climbing to the second level and latching on to defenders. Overall, he is a solid player who gets the job done. -- Scouts Inc.

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

my grandma can run a 4.6

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[Adrian]

Johnny Venerable
@JohnnyVenerable
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4m
Reggie Virgil averaged an insane 20 ypc in 2024.

QB play really hampered Texas Tech's passing game this year.

 

[Krangodnzr]

He seems pretty redundant on this roster. I would much rather get someone with more speed to diversify. Or a developmental Olineman. It's a fifth rounder, so I'm not too bummed, but this seems like an unnecessary reach at an unneeded position.

LOL there are no reaches in the fifth round.

 

[Dayman]

Greg Dortch’s replacement.

Hopefully an upgrade to the WR3 position.

Monti paid Bourne a lot of money to fill that role.

 

[D-Dogg]

Way better way to go than adding another WR who is redundant IMO

100%

That ability to climb second level was why I was positive that would be our pick. Not a mid WR.

 

[PJ1]

Thin and slow. Not a good combo.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

100%

That ability to climb second level was why I was positive that would be our pick. Not a mid WR.

And we need a backup for Frojo to develop

 

[Rivercard]

I can outrun him. Do I need to say more.

He is 6'3. Like the height.

 

[gmabel830]

Greg Dortch’s replacement.

Hopefully an upgrade to the WR3 position.

More likely an Xavier Weaver replacement

 

[ajcardfan]

The last two picks were guys who flashed at the Senior Bowl. Probably should pay more attention to that next year

I know nothing about this kid although I watched Tech several times last year. I mean he can be considered Dortch's replacement which isn't a huge hill to climb.

 

[ajcardfan]

More likely an Xavier Weaver replacement

Not at that height. He will not make an impact on special teams.

 

[GatorAZ]

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He’ll get open in the flat.

 

[gmabel830]

Not at that height. He will not make an impact on special teams.

Well he's certainly not going to be a WR3 right away

 

[ajcardfan]

Well he's certainly not going to be a WR3 right away

On this team? He might be. Although I would not bet on it.

 

[Adrian]

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[Mainstreet]

Being able to catch the football, especially contested passes, is underrated.

 

[GoldGloveschmidt]

Makes a ton of sense. We need more skill position players because we’re loaded in the trenches and short on pass catchers. Monti is a genius

 

[Adrian]

Tyler Drake

@Tdrake4sports
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15m


New Cardinals WR Reggie Virgil said Arizona gave him his first top 30 visit and he instantly clicked with the team

 

[oaken1]

I like this guy.
Was disappointed when I saw his 4.5....obviously ain't the burner we wanted.
Virgil is a possession reciever
What he is, is everything Marv is not.
They are similar players. But Virgil is a hands catcher..he comes back to his QB, he attacks the ball...he tracks the deep ball well and high points.
Dude is rarely wide open..he ain't fast enough to blow past guys and get open. But the guy in his pocket rarely brings him down.. he is surprisingly strong for such a little guy. Built more like a corner at 6'3...190..
I would expect him to put on 20 pounds over the next 18 months.

I think he is an insurance policy..he fits the lengthy WR mould ...that we are suddenly stacked with...but he is a guy coaches can glance at when Marv is trying to explain why he body catches...and he is there if MikeWilly wants too much money.

Good pick. The kid is a baller.

 

[Adrian]

Donnie Druin

@DonnieDruin
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14m


Takeaways from speaking with #AZCardinals fifth round pick WR Reggie Virgil:
- AZ was his first 30 visit and clicked “instantly” with Monti Ossenfort, who told him “I’m glad you ran that slow 40!”
- Talked about helping team any kind of way but is excited to take his game to the next level with elite weapons here already
- First couple of yours were rough but “God is Good”
- “I’m a dawg. I played special teams more than I played receiver.”
- Thinks transfer to Texas Tech can help him transition to NFL
- Highlighted speed and underrated route tree as best aspects of his game

 

[Adrian]

Theo Mackie

@theo_mackie
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10m


Reggie Virgil said Monti Ossenfort told him during his 30 visit that he was glad he ran a 4.57-second 40 time to get pushed down draft boards.A few weeks later, the Cardinals snagged Virgil in the fifth round.

 

[Adrian]

Theo Mackie

@theo_mackie
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9m


Reggie Virgil on his skill set:"I know my 40's slow, but my speed. I can stretch the field, I can go deep, I can catch the ball up top. I can run routes. ... I catch the ball really well. Big hands catcher. Just stretch the field, really. Take the top off."

 

[pemory09]

ML certainly has some plans to ramp up our offense, which is just fine by me. We may not be great or even good, but we should at least be entertaining. I’ll take it.

 

[GimmedaBall]

Wish ESPN would respect the players as they come off the board and get selected to an NFL team. As the Cards selected Virgil, the ESPN talking heads were yucking it up with Rams HC McVay about the selection of QB Simpson.

Virgil didn't get his 5 minutes of fame or the highlight clip. He was barely mentioned later after McVay was finished mugging for the camera.

I will make my disappointment known to ESPN. Welcome to AZ Mr. Virgil. Make those tools know who you are during the regular season.