2026 NFL draft: Arizona Cardinals a good fit for OT Max Iheanachor

The Arizona Cardinals have their eyes on offensive tackle prospects in the 2026 NFL draft. While there have been numerous projections where they take a tackle with the third overall pick or trade back a few spots to get one, a perfect scenario could have them land a local prospect. According to SI.

com's Justin Melo , the Cardinals are a good fit for Arizona State tackle Max Iheanachor. The Arizona Cardinals are another team that has hosted Iheanachor on a pre-draft visit. They're expected to take a defensive player at No.

3 overall, with Arvell Reese, David Bailey, and Sonny Styles as shortlisted options. An offensive tackle like Iheanachor could make sense with their second-round selection. The Cardinals are looking to replace Jonah Williams at right tackle.

They signed veteran journeymen like Eiljah Wilkinson and Oli Udoh in free agency as break-in-case-of-emergency options. Ideally, they draft a higher-upside player like Iheanachor with the 35th pick. While tackle is possible at the top of the first round, the Cardinals' two biggest needs for 2026 are a pass rusher and a tackle, especially one who can play right tackle.