2026 Arizona Cardinals Mock Draft: 7-Round Projection
Draft Capital: 7 picks | Overall Grade: B Last Updated: July 27, 2026Overview
Arizona Cardinals enter the 2026 NFL Draft with 7 selections. Biggest needs: Edge Rusher, Outside Linebacker, Offensive Tackle.
Complete Draft Class:Arkansas
— Grade B
South Carolina
— Grade B-
Florida
— Grade C
Notre Dame
— Grade C
BYU
— Grade C-
Texas Tech
— Grade C-
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Complete Pick-by-Pick Analysis
Pick #1 - Arizona Cardinals: Arch Manning, Quarterback, Texas
Rank: #2 overall | Grade: A+ Why This Pick:Addresses key depth concern. While Quarterback wasn't the top priority, Arch Manning's talent at #2 overall was too good to pass up. Sometimes value trumps need.
The Fit:Arch Manning brings immediate impact to Arizona Cardinals. Arch Manning is the most discussed quarterback in the 2027 NFL Draft class and a player widely regarded as arguably the nation's most discussed player after a poll of 20 evaluators last summer. Listed at 6'4" and 219-222 pounds, Manning entered Texas... His best trait—prototypical 6'4"/219-222 frame with a well-built lower half and mechanics scouts call 'picture-perfect' when he stays disciplined—fits perfectly with what this team needs. Projects as a J.J. McCarthy (similar frame and play style)-type player at the NFL level.
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Pick #33 - Arizona Cardinals: Quincy Rhodes Jr, Edge Rusher,
Arkansas
Rank: #35 overall | Grade: B Why This Pick:Critical need filled. Arizona Cardinals desperately needed Edge Rusher help (need #1), and Quincy Rhodes Jr was the best available at this spot. This pick addresses an immediate roster weakness.
The Fit:Quincy Rhodes Jr brings immediate impact to Arizona Cardinals. Quincy Rhodes Jr is a long, powerful edge defender who wins with length, motor, and a developing hand plan rather than rare burst. He is built like a bull at 6'6" and roughly 276 pounds, with a thick frame and a massive wingspan that lets him land fi... His best trait—rare length and a massive wingspan that lands first and keeps tackles off his chest—fits perfectly with what this team needs. Projects as a Trey Flowers (Arkansas backfield-disruption production)-type player at the NFL level.
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Pick #65 - Arizona Cardinals: Jacarrius Peak, Offensive Tackle,
South Carolina
Rank: #58 overall | Grade: B- Why This Pick:Critical need filled. Arizona Cardinals desperately needed Offensive Tackle help (need #3), and Jacarrius Peak was the best available at this spot. This pick addresses an immediate roster weakness.
The Fit:Jacarrius Peak brings immediate impact to Arizona Cardinals. Jacarrius Peak is a rare experienced offensive tackle prospect for the 2027 class who transferred from NC State to South Carolina to anchor an offensive line that has struggled to protect quarterback LaNorris Sellers. A former four-star recruit from... His best trait—allowed only seven sacks across more than 1,200 career pass-blocking snaps—fits perfectly with what this team needs. Projects as a Tyrese Robinson (athletic mover with multi-position trench experience)-type player at the NFL level.
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Pick #101: Eric Singleton Jr (WRS,Florida
) - Grade C. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential.
Pick #141: DJ McKinney (Cornerback,Notre Dame
) - Grade C. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential.
Pick #182: Evan Johnson (Cornerback,BYU
) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential.
Pick #221: Kenny Johnson (Wide Receiver,Texas Tech
) - Grade C-. Day 3 value pick. Depth addition with special teams potential.
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Draft Class Summary
Overall Grade: B | 6 positions addressed across 7 picks.---