2026 NFL draft: Arizona Cardinals, Garrett Nussmeier matched
SI.com's Justin Melo matched a developmental prospect with every NFL team. The Cardinals' match is a QB.
In the NFL draft, teams will end up selecting a mix of players they hope will be able to immediately contribute, while some are meant to develop. Granted, developmental players are generally not selected early in the draft. They are usually late Round 3 and later.
SI. com's Justin Melo matched each NFL team with their ideal developmental prospect . For the Arizona Cardinals , it was a quarterback.
LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier The Arizona Cardinals aren't going to draft a quarterback at No. 3 overall. Taking a mid-round swing on a naturally gifted quarterback like Garrett Nussmeier would be a worthwhile experiment for new head coach Mike LaFleur.
Nussmeier threw 29 touchdowns as a junior before injury and coaching struggles derailed his senior campaign. There's a talented signal caller in there. Nussmeier would make a decent pick on Day 3, assuming he lasts that long.