2026 NFL draft: Arizona Cardinals a good fit for OT Max Iheanachor

The Arizona Cardinals have their eyes on offensive tackle prospects in the 2026 NFL draft. While there have been numerous projections where they take a tackle with the third overall pick or trade back a few spots to get one, a perfect scenario could have them land a local prospect.

According to SI.com's Justin Melo, the Cardinals are a good fit for Arizona State tackle Max Iheanachor.

The Arizona Cardinals are another team that has hosted Iheanachor on a pre-draft visit. They're expected to take a defensive player at No. 3 overall, with Arvell Reese, David Bailey, and Sonny Styles as shortlisted options. An offensive tackle like Iheanachor could make sense with their second-round selection.

The Cardinals are looking to replace Jonah Williams at right tackle. They signed veteran journeymen like Eiljah Wilkinson and Oli Udoh in free agency as break-in-case-of-emergency options. Ideally, they draft a higher-upside player like Iheanachor with the 35th pick.

While tackle is possible at the top of the first round, the Cardinals' two biggest needs for 2026 are a pass rusher and a tackle, especially one who can play right tackle.

If the Cardinals can get a pass rusher like Reese or Bailey in Round 1 and Iheanachor in Round 2, they get two rookie starters.

The trick is whether Iheanachor makes in out of the first round.

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