The Arizona Cardinals are preparing for the 2026 NFL draft, focusing on various positional needs. This article highlights potential guard targets for each round, starting with Penn State's Vega Ioane in Round 1.
Key points
Arizona Cardinals have multiple needs for the 2026 NFL draft
Focus on guard positions in upcoming articles
Vega Ioane from Penn State is a Round 1 target
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The Arizona Cardinals have a number of needs they will try to address in the 2026 NFL draft. They really could go with any position during the draft.
Over the next few articles, we will go over players who could be targets in each round.
Let's have a look at guards.
Round 1: Penn State G Vega Ioane
Iaone is the top guard in the draft.
Round 2: Georgia Tech G Keylan Rutledge
Rutledge is intriguing. He started a lot of games at right guard. He 6-4 and 316 pounds withg god athleticism.
Round 3: Kentucky G Jalen Farmer
Farmer ran a sub-5.0 second 40 at 6-5 and 312 pounds. He started two seasons for Kentucky at right guard.
Round 4:Iowa G Beau Stephens
He is 6-5 and 315 pounds and had three seasons starting at both guard spots.
Round 5: Auburn G Jeremiah Wright
Wright started the last two seasons at right guard. He is 6-5 and 331 pounds.
Round 6: Oklahoma G Febechi Nwaiwu
He started two seasons for Oklahoma at right guard with a pair of starts at center.
Round 7: Texas G DJ Campbell
The Cardinals could take a Texas offensive lineman on Day 3 for the third straight year. He started three years at right guard, so he was part of the line that had Christian Jones and Hayden Conner.
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Q&A
Who is Vega Ioane and why is he a top guard prospect for the 2026 NFL draft?
Vega Ioane is a guard from Penn State, recognized as a top prospect due to his skills and performance in college football.
What positions are the Arizona Cardinals looking to fill in the 2026 NFL draft?
The Arizona Cardinals are looking to address multiple positional needs, including the guard position, during the 2026 NFL draft.
How many rounds are there in the 2026 NFL draft and what is the significance of each round?
The 2026 NFL draft consists of seven rounds, with each round providing teams the opportunity to select players that can fill specific needs and enhance their rosters.
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