2026 NFL draft: A linebacker for every round
If the Arizona Cardinals want to draft a linebacker, 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 linebackers. Round 1: Sonny Styles, Ohio State Styles is fast. He is fierce.
He looks like a star. Round 2: Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech He was the nation's top linebacker in 2025, leading the dominant Texas Tech defense. He had 63 solo tackles, led the nation with seven forced fumbles, 11 tackles for loss and four interceptions.
He is fast and athletic. Round 3: Kyle Louis, Pitt He is six feet tall and 220 pounds with speed. He had 85 total tackles and 8.