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2026 NFL draft: 6 potential difference-makers connected to Cardinals
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The Arizona Cardinals hold the third overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and have the chance to select a potential star player. Analyst Bucky Brooks identifies several difference-makers in the draft, with three players projected as All-Pros for the Cardinals.
In every draft, teams hope to land stars. The truth is that even first-round picks can simply be nice players. The Arizona Cardinals have the third overall pick in the draft, and they have the opportunity to hopefully select an absolute difference-maker.
NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks believes there are 26 true difference-makers in the draft, with seven who project as All-Pros.
The Cardinals have been connected to a few.
Three players the Cardinals could select at No. 3 or in a trade down project as All-Pros.
- Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love
- Ohio State EDGE/LB Arvell Reese
- Utah OL Spencer Fano
Another three are potential Pro Bowlers, says Brooks:
- Texas Tech EDGE David Bailey
- Miami EDGE Rueben Bain
- Miami OL Francis Mauigoa
It would seem that the Cardinals will be in good shape whether they end up with Bailey or Reese, the two most likely players they take third overall.
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Q&A
Who are the top prospects the Arizona Cardinals might select in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Cardinals are considering several players projected as All-Pros, though specific names were not mentioned in the excerpt.
What is the significance of the Cardinals having the third overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft?
Having the third overall pick allows the Cardinals to potentially select a game-changing player or trade down for additional assets.
How many true difference-makers are identified in the 2026 NFL Draft according to Bucky Brooks?
Bucky Brooks identifies 26 true difference-makers in the 2026 NFL Draft, with seven projected as All-Pros.
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