Trending Now - 2026 NFL Draft Insights: Combine Impact and Predictions

WHO:

Mike LaFleur, head coach of the Arizona Cardinals

Monti Ossenfort, general manager of the Arizona Cardinals

Michael Bidwill, owner of the Arizona Cardinals

Mack Wilson Sr., inside linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals

Cody Simon, rookie inside linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals

Akeem Davis-Gaither, inside linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals

Devin Lloyd, linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars

Fernando Mendoza, quarterback from Indiana, projected No. 1 overall pick

KC Concepcion, wide receiver from Texas A&M

Arvell Reese, linebacker from Ohio State

Sonny Styles, linebacker from Ohio State

David Bailey, defensive end from Texas Tech

Jeremiyah Love, running back from Notre Dame

Mansoor Delane, cornerback from LSU

Caleb Downs, safety from Ohio State

Jacob Rodriguez, linebacker from Texas Tech

Sam Roush, tight end from Stanford

Malachi Lawrence, edge rusher from UCF

WHAT:

The Arizona Cardinals are preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft and free agency.

The Cardinals' free agency primer schedule includes positions: Secondary (March 5), Running Backs (March 6), Quarterback (March 7).

Mack Wilson Sr. had 67 tackles, two tackles for loss, and half a sack after taking over as a starter in Week 10.

Akeem Davis-Gaither finished one tackle shy of 100 in the 2025 season.

Fernando Mendoza threw for 3,535 yards, 41 touchdowns, and six interceptions during the 2025 season.

Mendoza had a 90.3 QBR, ranking first in the country.

David Bailey recorded 14.5 sacks in the 2025 season.

Jeremiyah Love had 1,372 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns in 2025.

Caleb Downs had 68 combined tackles, one sack, and two interceptions in 2025.

Jacob Rodriguez had a 93.0 PFF overall grade, the highest for a Power Four linebacker.

WHERE:

Arizona Cardinals, NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana

Jacksonville, Florida (Jaguars vs. Titans game)

Las Vegas, Nevada (Raiders)

Ohio State University (for players like Arvell Reese and Sonny Styles)

Texas Tech University (for David Bailey and Jacob Rodriguez)

Notre Dame (for Jeremiyah Love)

LSU (for Mansoor Delane)

WHEN:

NFL Draft scheduled for April 23-25, 2026

NFL Combine held in early March 2026

Jaguars defeated the Titans on January 4, 2026

Akeem Davis-Gaither joined the Cardinals in free agency in 2025

Mack Wilson Sr. suffered an injury in Week 9 of the 2025 season

WHY:

Michael Bidwill expressed a desire for a quick turnaround after a disappointing 2025 season.

The Cardinals are looking to strengthen their roster through free agency and the draft.

HOW:

The Cardinals are conducting a series of free agent primers to evaluate potential acquisitions.

Analysts are compiling mock drafts based on performances at the NFL Combine.

The Arizona Cardinals are gearing up for the 2026 NFL Draft and free agency, with their primer schedule starting today with a focus on the secondary. As they look to strengthen their roster after a disappointing 2025 season, standout players like Mack Wilson Sr. and Akeem Davis-Gaither are key figures, while potential draft picks like quarterback Fernando Mendoza and linebacker Jacob Rodriguez are generating buzz after impressive college performances. The NFL Draft is set for April 23 to 25, and the Cardinals are actively evaluating potential acquisitions through a series of free agent primers.