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NFL mock draft: Arizona Cardinals miss out on Ty Simpson
TL;DR
The Arizona Cardinals are expected to miss out on quarterback Ty Simpson, who was taken 16th overall by the New York Jets in the latest NFL mock draft. The Cardinals retain their third overall pick but will still select a quarterback.
Key points
- Arizona Cardinals miss out on Ty Simpson
- New York Jets select Ty Simpson 16th overall
- Cardinals retain third overall pick
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The 2026 NFL draft is day away, and that means some final mock drafts are coming in. When it comes to the Arizona Cardinals, almost everyone has them trading back up into the first round to get Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson.
In a seven-round mock draft by NFL.com's Chad Reuter, the New York Jets foil any thought of the Cardinals getting Simpson. They take him 16th overall.
The Cardinals don't trade back from the third overall pick and they don't take running back Jeremiyah Love. They do get a quarterback, though.
Cardinals' picks in Chad Reuter's mock draft
- Round 1: Texas Tech EDGE David Bailey
- Round 2: Arizona State OT Max Iheanachor
- Round 3: Miami QB Carson Beck
- Round 4: Missouri LB Josiah Trotter
- Round 5: Southeastern Louisiana DT Kaleb Proctor
- Round 6: Indiana S Louis Moore
- Round 7: Cincinnati WR Cyrus Allen
What we think of the picks
Based on the makeup of the Cardinals' roster currently, their first two picks are a best-case scenario. They get a potential stud pass rusher and a right tackle who can immediately start.
Q&A
Why did the Arizona Cardinals miss out on Ty Simpson in the NFL draft?
The Arizona Cardinals missed out on Ty Simpson because the New York Jets selected him 16th overall in the mock draft.
What pick do the Arizona Cardinals have in the 2026 NFL draft?
The Arizona Cardinals have the third overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.
Who is expected to be the Cardinals' quarterback pick in the draft?
While the Cardinals missed out on Ty Simpson, they are still expected to select a quarterback with their third overall pick.
