2026 NFL draft: The last 10 players selected No. 217 overall

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TL;DR

The Arizona Cardinals hold the 217th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, which is significant for selecting developmental players. The last ten players chosen at this position include notable names like Jay Toia and Khalil Herbert.

The Arizona Cardinals have seven selections in the 2026 NFL draft currently, one in each round. Their selection in the seventh round is the 217th overall pick. Since Round 7 is on Day 3 of the draft, these can be developmental, rotational and special teams player, and teams hope that maybe they can become more than that.

Who have been the last few players selected No. 217 overall? Let's have a look.

2025: DT Jay Toia, Dallas Cowboys
2024: OL Beaux Limmer, LA Rams
2023: P Brad Robbins, Cincinnati Bengals
2022: LB James Houston, Detroit Lions
2021: RB Khalil Herbert, Chicago Bears
2020: WR Jauan Jennings, San Francisco 49ers
2019: CB Kris Boyd, Minnesota Vikings
2018: LB Keiswahn Bierria, Denver Broncos
2017: OL Corey Levin, Tennessee Titans
2016: TE Rico Gathers, Dallas Cowboys

Limmer was a starter as a rookie for the Rams. Jennings has been very good for the 49ers. Boyd has made a career in special teams. Herbert was solid for the Bears for a bit. Levin has been OL depth for the Titans for years.

Houston had 5.5 sacks last season.

So the Cardinals can get someone who can stick around for a while if they pick the right guy.

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Q&A

Who were the last ten players selected No. 217 overall in the NFL Draft?

The last ten players selected No. 217 overall include Jay Toia (2025), Beaux Limmer (2024), Brad Robbins (2023), James Houston (2022), Khalil Herbert (2021), Jauan Jennings (2020), Kris Boyd (2019), Keiswahn Bierria (2018), Corey Levin (2017), and Rico Gathers (2016).

What impact have recent No. 217 overall picks had in the NFL?

Recent No. 217 picks like Beaux Limmer and Jauan Jennings have made significant contributions, with Limmer starting as a rookie and Jennings performing well for the 49ers.

What does the 217th pick in the NFL Draft typically represent for teams?

The 217th pick is usually seen as an opportunity for teams to select developmental, rotational, or special teams players, with hopes that they can exceed expectations.