2026 NFL draft: A tight end for every round
If the Arizona Cardinals want to draft a tight end, here is one for every round of the 2026 NFL draft.
The Arizona Cardinals have a number of needs they will try to address in the 2026 NFL draft. They really could go with any position during the draft. Over the next few articles, we will go over players who could be targets in each round.
Let's have a look at tight ends. Round 1: Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon Sadiq is this year's clear No. 1.
He might be the only tight end taken in the first round. Round 2: Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt Stowers was an All-American last season and had 62 catches for 769 yards and four scores. He is an explosive jumper and is still growing at the position.
Round 3: Max Klare, Ohio State After 51 catches for 685 yards and four touchdowns in 2024 for Purdue, he transferred to Ohio State and had 43 for 448 and two touchdowns in 2025. He is athletic and an adequate blocker. Round 4: Sam Roush, Stanford He is a big guy and able to block well inline at 6-6 and 267 pounds.