The Arizona Cardinals completed their 2026 NFL draft class, selecting seven players, including running back Jeremiyah Love with the third overall pick. The draft featured five offensive and two defensive players.
Key points
Arizona Cardinals completed their 2026 NFL draft class
Selected seven players: five on offense, two on defense
Jeremiyah Love was the third overall pick
Jayden Williams was selected in Round 7
Arizona CardinalsJeremiyah LoveJayden Williams
The Arizona Cardinals completed their 2026 NFL draft class over the weekend. They selected one player in every round, five on offense and two on defense. They kicked things off with running back Jeremiyah Love with the third overall pick and wrapped things up with tackle Jayden Williams in Round 7.
While what we will see mostly is analysis in terms of grades for different teams and player, what roles are reasonable and likely scenarios for each player in the draft class?
Let's have a look at each player.
RB Jeremiyah Love
As the third overall pick and because of his immense offensive talent, he likely will be the No. 1 running back as a rookie. He will likely get the most offensive touches on the team and lead the team in rushing.
G Chase Bisontis
The hope is that he can beat out Isaiah Adams and be their starting right guard.
Because of the quarterbacks already on the roster (Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew), Beck projects as their No. 3 QB, but because of how bad the Cardinals are expected to be, it isn't unreasonable to think he might get some starts as a rookie late in the year.
DT Caleb Proctor
He should be part of the defensive line rotation, probably playing 15-20 snaps a game.
WR Reggie Virgil
While he might get some offensive snaps, he should play mostly on special teams.
LB Karson Sharar
If he plays much on defense, things aren't going the way they should. He should contribure immediately on special teams.
Q&A
Who did the Arizona Cardinals select in the 2026 NFL draft?
The Arizona Cardinals selected seven players, including running back Jeremiyah Love with the third overall pick and tackle Jayden Williams in Round 7.
What positions were filled by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2026 draft?
The Cardinals filled five offensive positions and two defensive positions in the 2026 NFL draft.
What is the significance of Jeremiyah Love being picked third overall?
Selecting Jeremiyah Love with the third overall pick highlights the Cardinals' commitment to strengthening their offense with a top-tier running back.
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OL Jayden Williams
He won't likely see the playing field. He will probably spend most of the year inactive.
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