The Cardinals now would have the eighth overall pick if the season ended today.
The Arizona Cardinals lost on Sunday, their fourth consecutive loss and ninth in their last 10 games. This has impacted their place in the 20256 NFL draft order.
Already in the top 10, they moved up a spot entering Week 14.
Where do they now stand?
Cardinals move up in 2026 NFL draft order
According to Tankathon, the Cardinals have moved up a spot. Last week, they had the ninth overall pick. After Week 13, if the season ended today, they would have the eighth overall pick.
At 3-9, they are tied record-wise with the Cleveland Browns, Washington Commanders and New York Jets.
But because the Cardinals have the stronger strength of schedule (SOS), they pick last among these four teams with the same record. The Browns’ strength of schedule is .483. The Commanders’ is .512, and the Jets’ is .539. Meanwhile, the Cardinals’ is .565, and that isn’t likely to change much with the schedule they have.
2026 NFL draft order
Below is the current order for the top 18 picks in the draft, as picks Nos. 19-32 are based on playoff results.
Tennessee Titans, 1-11New York Giants, 2-11New Orleans Saints, 2-10 (.502 SOS)Las Vegas Raiders, 2-10 (.556 SOS)Cleveland Browns, 3-9 (.483 SOS)Washington Commanders, 3-9 (.512 SOS)New York Jets, 3-9 (.539 SOS)Arizona Cardinals, 3-9 (.565 SOS)Atlanta Falcons, 4-8 (.500 SOS)Cincinnati Bengals, 4-8 (.520 SOS)Minnesota Vikings, 4-8 (.529 SOS)Miami Dolphins, 5-7Kansas City Chiefs, 6-6 (.510 SOS)Pittsburgh Steelers, 6-6 (.520 SOS)Carolina Panthers, 7-6Dallas Cowboys, 6-5-1Detroit Lions, 7-5 (.505 SOS)Houston Texans, 7-5 (.541 SOS)
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