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Mock Draft Shake-Up: Arizona Targets EDGE at No. 3
25 Mar
Summary
- Cardinals select Ohio State's Arvell Reese in mock draft.
- Reese is projected as a pass rusher, not a tackle.
- Arizona's outside linebacker position needs significant reinforcement.
With the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh approaching, Bucky Brooks' latest mock draft suggests the Arizona Cardinals will address a significant need at outside linebacker. Instead of focusing on offensive tackle, the Cardinals are predicted to draft Ohio State's Arvell Reese, a highly touted pass rusher, with the third overall pick.
Reese, who possesses versatility with experience at both edge and off-ball linebacker positions, offers substantial upside as a pass rusher, drawing comparisons to Micah Parsons. The Cardinals’ current outside linebacker corps, aside from Josh Sweat, underperformed significantly last season, collectively managing only 5.5 sacks. Addressing this weakness with one of the draft's top pass-rushing talents is seen as a critical move.
This projection does not anticipate any major trades by the Cardinals, nor does it place Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson in the first round. The team reportedly has viable options at right tackle, making the reinforcement of the outside linebacker position a more pressing priority.
