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2026 NFL draft: Arizona Cardinals select LB Karson Sharar in Round 6
TL;DR
The Arizona Cardinals selected linebacker Karson Sharar from Iowa in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL draft with the 183rd overall pick. Sharar had a standout 2025 season with 83 tackles and four sacks.
Key points
- Arizona Cardinals selected LB Karson Sharar in Round 6
- Sharar was the 183rd overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft
- He recorded 83 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, and four sacks in 2025
- Sharar is 6-1 and weighs 231 pounds
- He played a significant role on special teams early in his college career
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The Arizona Cardinals, through five picks in the 2026 NFL draft, used four of them on offense. They went with the defense in Round 6.
With the second pick of the sixth round, No. 183 overall, they selected Iowa linebacker Karson Sharar.
Sharar is 6-1 and 231 pounds. In 2025, he had his most productive season, logging 83 total tackles, 12 tackles for loss and four sacks. He was a starter only one season but also played a ton on special teams to start his college career.
He is athletic, but he was projected to be drafted later, but Day 3 picks can be surprising for a lot of reasons.
He joins a room that has Mack Wilson, Jack Gibbens, Cody Simon, Owen Pappoe and Austin Keys.
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Q&A
What were Karson Sharar's college stats before being drafted by the Arizona Cardinals?
In 2025, Karson Sharar recorded 83 total tackles, 12 tackles for loss, and four sacks during his most productive season.
Why did the Arizona Cardinals focus on defense in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL draft?
The Cardinals had previously selected four offensive players in the draft, prompting them to address their defensive needs by choosing linebacker Karson Sharar.