The Cardinals get a silver lining from the loss to the Texans because of how it, paired with wins by the Saints and Commanders, affected their 2026 NFL Draft positioning.

The Arizona Cardinals are almost in top five territory.

But in a new 2026 mock draft from Draft Wire's Curt Popejoy, the Cardinals select a skill player. With the eighth overall pick, the Cardinals go with a local player — Arizona State receiver Jordyn Tyson. Tyson is an incredibly skilled pass catcher who has great hands, runs incredible routes and finds the end zone.

Utah’s Spencer Fano figures to be the top offensive lineman taken this draft. His abilities in the run game fit the mold of what the Cardinals offense desperately needs and would help anchor right tackle, a spot he’s played the past two years as a Ute, for years to come.

Arizona Cardinals, struggling at 3-10, are reportedly considering a major quarterback shake-up. A new mock draft suggests a bold trade for the top 2026 pick to select Indiana's highly-touted Fernando Mendoza,

The Arizona Cardinals make a splash in this mock draft.