2026 Mock Drafts Thread. It’s that time of year again.

[Ronin]

Jeremiyah Love to Cardinals in Mel Kiper's 2026 NFL Mock Draft

GLENDALE – With the end of the NFL regular season finished, many teams shift their focus to the 2026 NFL draft. The Arizona Cardinals are one of the 18 teams with their first round pick locked, with the highly coveted third overall pick. Famous draft analyst and ESPN writer Mel Kiper Jr. and...

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[Cbus cardsfan]

Who does he remind you of most?

He's not Ed Reed. Reed was the best ever IMO. He has ball hawking skills and hits people. A better comp would be Eric Berry or, going way back, Don Rogers for the Browns.

 

[Ronin]

2026 NFL Mock Draft: Full two-round mock draft predictions

The latest 2026 NFL mock draft predictions take a look at the first two rounds with quarterbacks at a premium, and teams getting upgrades on defense.

nflspinzone.com

 

[Ronin]

Arizona Cardinals add defensive star in 2026 NFL Mock Draft

The Arizona Cardinals add a dynamic defensive prospect in new 2026 NFL Mock Draft.

www.revengeofthebirds.com

 

[Ronin]

Mock Drafts Keep Linking the Cardinals to the Same Ohio State Defender

An Ohio State defender keeps appearing in Cardinals mock drafts. Here’s why the trend is gaining momentum.

www.si.com

 

[football karma]

the case for Caleb Downs

the 'new' trend is heavy personnel -12 or 13 personnel -- and if the D matches heavy, the offense throws. If they go light, they offense runs.

for defense, the need is for safeties who can play the run like a 3rd LB but cover effectively.

does it justify taking a safety at 3? i dunno, but an outstanding do-it-all safety is becoming more important

 

[Ronin]

2026 NFL mock draft tracker: Arizona Cardinals

NFL mock drafts are being churned out on the daily. With the Cardinals needing plenty of upgrades, there's no shortage of options at No. 3 overall.

arizonasports.com

 

[Harry]

Hope they’re wrong but most movks are trending towards Reese.

 

[azgreg]

If Moore decides to stay at Oregon would the Jets consider trading for Murray?

 

[DVontel]

Moore is staying at Oregon.

 

[TheCardFan]

Moore is staying at Oregon.

To compete for the job with Raiola?

Makes zero sense for either one of those guys.

 

[Cardiac]

Moore staying at Oregon really stirs things up for the draft.
Does Kyler become a more desirable trade asset or do we get another year of him as our starting QB?
I can't see a path to us not sucking in 2026. This was apparent before Moores decision but between this and 9 HC openings and mid draft it's looking like another tank job.

 

[Red Dawn]

I like the format of this guys team summary and mock.

Cardinals Mock Draft

 

[azgreg]

I like the format of this guys team summary and mock.

Cardinals Mock Draft

I'm all for taking linemen.

 

[Phrazbit]

To compete for the job with Raiola?

Makes zero sense for either one of those guys.

I don’t think that is a competition. Raiola will sit if he stays.

 

[Krangodnzr]

Is downs a playmaker (aka Ed Reed)? If so, as much as I’d hate taking a safety that high, I’d do it if Mendoza and Reese are gone. I’d consider love.

I'd consider Love right now. It's an offensive league, and Love looks like a special runner.

Look at how much Gibbs has meant to the Lions.

 

[Chopper0080]

I'd consider Love right now. It's an offensive league, and Love looks like a special runner.

Look at how much Gibbs has meant to the Lions.

I get it, but we do not have the offense line to get the most out of him. People gonna crash out when he runs for 825 yards his rookie year getting 60% snaps and averaging 3.8 yards per carry.

EDIT: At this point in time, it would be a perfect example of an organization lacking self awareness.

 

[DVontel]

I'd consider Love right now. It's an offensive league, and Love looks like a special runner.

Look at how much Gibbs has meant to the Lions.

Yea, but also look at Jeanty.

 

[Harry]

I get it, but we do not have the offense line to get the most out of him. People gonna crash out when he runs for 825 yards his rookie year getting 60% snaps and averaging 3.8 yards per carry.

EDIT: At this point in time, it would be a perfect example of an organization lacking self awareness.

If only he had Notre Dame’s blockers

 

[Ronin]

NFL on Fox has Cardinals reaching for skill position player in recent mock draft

It’s anyone's guess on what the Arizona Cardinals will do with the No. 3 overall pick in April’s draft, as there are more weaknesses than strengths on their ros

raisingzona.com

 

[PDXChris]

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[Ronin]

NFL on Fox has Cardinals reaching for skill position player in recent mock draft

It’s anyone's guess on what the Arizona Cardinals will do with the No. 3 overall pick in April’s draft, as there are more weaknesses than strengths on their ros

raisingzona.com

 

[Ronin]

Cardinals Eat Their Vegetables in Latest Three-Round Mock Draft

The Arizona Cardinals take the road less desired here, but it's needed.

www.si.com

 

[Harry]

Cardinals Eat Their Vegetables in Latest Three-Round Mock Draft

The Arizona Cardinals take the road less desired here, but it's needed.

www.si.com

Nice if it made any sense

 

[Ronin]

Spencer Fano mocked to Cardinals in 2026 NFL Draft - Arizona Sports

The Athletic's Dane Brugler mocked the Cardinals to take Utah offensive tackle Spencer Fano in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

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