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2026 NFL draft: The history of the No. 34 pick
TL;DR
The Arizona Cardinals hold the No. 34 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, with hopes for a significant contribution from their selection. Recent players chosen at this spot include WR Jayden Higgins and TE Sam LaPorta.
The Arizona Cardinals have seven selections in the 2026 NFL draft currently, one in each round. Their selection in the second round is No. 34 overall. Hopefully, whoever they select can make a meaningful contribution.
Who have been the last few players selected at No. 34 overall? Let's have a look.
- 2025: WR Jayden Higgins, Houston Texans
- 2024: WR Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers
- 2023: TE Sam LaPorta, Detroit Lions
- 2022: WR Christian Watson, Green Bay Packers
- 2021: WR Elijah Moore, New York Jets
- 2020: WR Michael Pittman Jr., Indianapolis Colts
- 2019: CB Rock Ya-Sin, Indianapolis Colts
- 2018: OL Will Hernandez, New York Giants
- 2017: OL Cam Robinson, Jacksonville Jaguars
- 2016: LB Jaylon Smith, Dallas Cowboys
Many have been great players or simply starters. Smith didn't work out because he was drafted after suffering a serious injury. Moore was perhaps the most disappointing pick of the group, and even he has had an all right career.
The Cardinals should be able to get a decent player in the second round in this draft.
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This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: 2026 NFL draft: The history of the No. 34 pick
Q&A
Who were the last players selected at No. 34 in the NFL Draft?
The last players selected at No. 34 include WR Jayden Higgins (2025), WR Ladd McConkey (2024), and TE Sam LaPorta (2023).
What teams drafted players at the No. 34 pick in recent NFL drafts?
Recent teams that drafted players at No. 34 include the Houston Texans, Los Angeles Chargers, and Detroit Lions.
What positions have been drafted at the No. 34 pick in the NFL Draft?
Positions drafted at No. 34 include wide receivers, tight ends, offensive linemen, and a linebacker.
