The Arizona Cardinals Vision Is Clear in 2026 Draft

Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck (11) scrambles with the ball against the Indiana Hoosiers in the third quarter during the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images With the Arizona Cardinals ‘ 2026 NFL Draft now in the rearview mirror, it’s time to catch our collective breath and look at each team’s process.. How did they compare to everyone else in their division?

I always struggled with giving entire draft classes a firm letter grade, but I do enjoy looking at each pick in the aftermath and reflecting on the evaluation, the fit, and how that player can impact the roster in the years to come. For this exercise, I’m going to take your team’s picks and give them one of three labels: “Love It! ” I am on board with the evaluation, the fit, and the value “I Can See The Vision” One of the three categories above is missing, in my mind, but I see what the team is going for “Check Back In Two Years” At least two of those three categories are misaligned with my view of the player based on my personal evaluation.

It doesn’t mean I’m right – but I’m not sure I see what the team sees. After I give a grade to each pick the Arizona Cardinals made, I’ll take a quick glance at the rest of the teams in the division to see how things stack up! 1 (3) – RB JEREMIYAH LOVE – NOTRE DAME – I CAN SEE THE VISION I’m of two minds with this pick for th Arizona Cardinals.

On one hand, I love the player and the person the Cardinals brought in. Love was an extremely easy evaluation. He’s dynamic, versatile, tough, instinctive and a team-first guy.