The NFL Combine is in the past. Here's a fresh seven-round Arizona Cardinals mock draft after we learned a few things in Indianapolis.
The Cardinals own the third overall pick in the upcoming draft while roughly $30 million in cap space for free agency. Between that madness rests the question of, here's a fresh seven-round mock draft for Arizona.
What's changed for the Cardinals since Indianapolis?Dec 31, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Arvell Reese gets into position during the 2025 Cotton Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesWith Bain picked ahead of us at three and Bailey off the board, we'll take the versatile Reese, who spent time at both inside linebacker and edge rusher at OSU but projects as the latter in the league. The "versatile" tag has scared Cardinals fans thanks to Isaiah Simmons and Zaven Collins – but Reese isn't the same player. He's a three-down player with potential to be a game-wrecker, something the Cardinals desperately need.Mar 1, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Clemson offensive lineman Blake Miller during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The back half of the first round went a bit crazy in terms of players taken, leaving us with an odd mix of corners, left tacles and defensive interior players. Miller is probably taken a bit too high compared to his ADP — but the fun part is when he emerges as a solid starting right tackle, people won't remember exactly where he was taken. Miller possesses ideal measurements and is quick/agile player who can start from Day 1. This isn't a sexy pick. It won't sell jerseys or season tickets, but Arizona needs a future at tackle opposite of Paris Johnson Jr., and that's what they get here.Mar 1, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas A&M offensive lineman Chase Bisontis during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesThe Cardinals' future at left and right guard is still up in the air. While they could be fine with rolling out Evan Brown and Isaiah Adams to start 2026, neither were convincing last season. Enter Bisontis, who has experience at both spots and even tackle. He projects as a strong pass-blocker, allowing one sack on 354 pass-blocking snaps.Feb 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Clemson wideout Antonio Williams during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The Cardinals are set to lose both starting slot receivers in Zay Jones and Greg Dortch to free agency. Arizona saw great production in Michael Wilson while Marvin Harrison Jr. was again hit and miss. Regardless, the Cardinals need a capable body in the slot, and Williams can be just that. Williams has solid size and creates damage before and after the catch thanks to his route running and ability to make defenders miss.Oct 11, 2025; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons running back Demond Claiborne runs the ball during the second half against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images | Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images The Cardinals need a bit of juice in their running back room, and it's tough to think of a better Day 3 fit for this than Claiborne. What Claiborne lacks in size, he makes up for with speed and overall home run hitting ability. With the powerful Trey Benson in the backfield , Claiborne will be able to arrive Day 1 and at minimum give the Cardinals an excellent change of pace out of the backfield. No, this isn't Jeremiyah Love — but good running backs can still be found later in the draft. Claiborne fits that billing.Mar 1, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa offensive lineman Logan Jones during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesJones has only played center but started for three years at Iowa and was the Rimington Trophy winner, which is awarded to college football's top center with consensus All-American honors. Hjalte Froholdt is solid but won't be around forever. If Jones can learn the other two interior spots he'd have a good shot of making the roster and potentially being next in line for Arizona's center spot with development.Feb 25, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA Southern California linebacker Eric Gentry speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesGentry brings a wild array of versatility here with the ability to play practically any edge, linebacker or even a secondary spot coming out of USC. Arizona State fans will remember him, too, as he transferred from the Sun Devils to USC. The Cardinals could use Gentry as a special teams player while potentially developing him into a Swiss Army Knife on Nick Rallis' side of the ball with depth needed across the board.DONNIE DRUIN Donnie Druin is the Publisher for Arizona Cardinals and Phoenix Suns On SI. Donnie moved to Arizona in 2012 and has been with the company since 2018. In college he won "Best Sports Column" in the state of Arizona for his section and has previously provided coverage for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Arizona State Sun Devils. Follow Donnie on Twitter @DonnieDruin for more news, updates, analysis and more!
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