March 10, 2026, 5:57 p.m. MT

The NFL announced the full order of the 2026 NFL draft, so now we know the exact picks the Arizona Cardinals will have. That means we can start to do full seven-round mock draft simulations.

After a couple of days in free agency, we know what the Cardinals still need and what they might focus on in the draft.

Below, using Pro Football Network’s mock draft simulator, I give you my first seven-round mock draft simulation for the Arizona Cardinals.

Mock draft trades

The Cardinals made a few trades in the mock draft.

Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!They traded the third overall pick to the Dallas Cowboys for their two first-round picks, Nos. 12 and 20.They traded the 12th pick and the 34th pick to the Washington Commanders for the No. 7 pick, the No. 147 pick and a 2027 second-round pick.They traded the 20th pick and pick No. 143 to the Miami Dolphins for picks Nos. 43, 75 and 87, as well as Miami’s 2027 second-round pick.

After the trades, the Cardinals had the following picks they used for players.

Round 1, No. 7 overallRound 2, No. 43 overallRound 3, No. 65 overallRound 3, No. 75 overallRound 3, No. 87 overallRound 4, No. 104 overallRound 5, No. 147 overallRound 6, No. 183 overallRound 7, No. 217 overall

They picked up two second-round picks for 2027.

Arizona Cardinals draft picks in 7-round mock draft

Round 1, No. 7 overall: Texas Tech EDGE David Bailey

They land an elite pass rusher, something they badly need. Pairing him with Josh Sweat makes things better, and pushes Zaven Collins and Baron Browning into more depth roles.

Round 2, No. 43 overall: Arizona State OT Max Iheanachor

This gives the Cardinals a starting right tackle, one who has size and athleticism.

Round 3, No. 65 overall: Miami CB Keionte Scott

The Cardinals’ new cornerbacks coach is Zac Etheridge, who coached Scott last season. Scott did a little of everything. He had two interceptions, both of which he returned for touchdowns, five pass breakups, five sacks and 13 tackles for loss. He also forced two fumbles.

Round 3, No. 75 overall: Georgia DT Christen Miller

He is a big (6-4, 321 lbs) and powerful against the run, and he has some upside as a pass rusher.

Round 3, No. 87 overall: Arkansas RB Mike Washington Jr.

He averaged 6.4 yards per carry and scored eight touchdowns, gaining 1,070 rushing yards. He is a big back at 6-1, 221 lbs.

Round 4, No. 104 overall: South Carolina S Jalon Kilgore

He is 6-1 and 210 pounds and can play deep safety, in the box, in the slot and on the boundary. He picked off eight passes and broke up 21 in three seasons.

Round 5, No. 147 overall: Iowa G Beau Stephens

The Cardinals like Day 3 offensive linemen. He is big and comes from an offensive line school.

Round 6, No. 183 overall: Miami QB Carson Beck

Beck started a ton of games for different schools. He won games. He has connections to the new Cardinals coaching staff. You’ll just be thrilled for a Gardner Minshew-Jacoby Brissett- Carson Beck QB room.

Round 7, No. 217 overall: Texas A&M TE Nate Boerkircher

Boerkircher is already a solid blocking tight end.

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