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The Arizona Cardinals are entering a rebuild phase after parting ways with quarterback Kyler Murray, focusing on the 2026 NFL Draft. In a four-round mock draft, they are projected to select linebacker Arvell Reese from Ohio State in the first round and quarterback Ty Simpson from Alabama in the second round.
It's a new era in Arizona as the Cardinals moved on from quarterback Kyler Murray after seven seasons and are staring down a full-blown rebuild starting in 2026. That's the approach we took with this four-round mock draft update and ended up landing some exceptional value and let the team roll the dice on a new young quarterback.
An edge defender might not be the Cardinals' top need, but they do need help at linebacker, and we project Ohio State's Arvell Reese to have a Micah Parsons-type impact, whether he's lined up inside or outside. He is just too much talent to pass up for a defense in desperate need of playmakers.
Simpson is a polarizing prospect with film that makes him look like a franchise quarterback and others that show a player who seems to get caught up in big moments. Nevertheless, Arizona has shown an interest, and they roll the dice on him here in hopes they have the long-term replacement for Murray.
The Cardinals have their No. 1 in Marvin Harrison Jr. but need a guy who can create after the catch and be that inside receiver with the RAC ability and that's what Williams brings. Despite inconsistent quarterback play, Williams was productive and plays bigger than his size on every play.
Barber is one of our favorite sleeper tackle prospects in this entire draft. He's got experience at left and right tackle and shows a real balance between his punch and his lower body setup. Barber had a couple of bad games last season that critics point to as the limit to his development, but in the fourth round, there's very little risk to the pick.
This article originally appeared on Draft Wire: 2026 NFL Draft: Updated Cardinals 4-round mock draft
The top projected picks for the Arizona Cardinals include linebacker Arvell Reese from Ohio State in the first round and quarterback Ty Simpson from Alabama in the second round.
The Arizona Cardinals moved on from Kyler Murray as part of a full-blown rebuild strategy, signaling a new era for the team.
Linebacker Arvell Reese is projected to have a Micah Parsons-type impact, contributing significantly to a defense in need of playmakers.
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