2026 NFL draft: Analyst names 5 potential sleeper prospects
Bucky Brooks believes these five players will outperform where they are drafted.
In the NFL draft, the Arizona Cardinals will want to find players they believe could be sure things in the league. They will also want to find potential hidden gems. Draft sleepers can make a draft class special.
Can the Arizona Cardinals find one? NFL. com's Bucky Brooks named five he believes are "red-star" prospects , guys who he believes will outperform where they will be drafted.
Pitt S Kyle Louis Nebraska RB Emmett Johnson Notre Dame WR Malachi Fields Illinois EDGE Gabe Jacas Clemson OT Blake Miller Miller could go as high as the first round. If the Cardinals don't get a tackle with their first-round pick, he would be an absolute steal in Round 2. Any of the other players would be welcome additions.
Keep an eye on these players as the Cardinals make their selections in the draft, especially on Day 2. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify , YouTube or Apple podcasts .