The NFL draft is later this month, and the Arizona Cardinals are scheduled currently to select once each round. With seven selections, they won’t be able to address every position, but they should definitely focus on some positions.

But what is their need level for the draft at each position?

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We recently broke down the need level at each position (except for specialists) and where in the draft they should begin to be a priority.

Is it in Round 1? Is it on Day 2? What about Day 3?

Each position is listed below.

Positional priority/needs for Cardinals in 2026 draft

Quarterback: The Cardinals need a top-10 talent at quarterback, but it doesn’t make sense in 2026

Running back: They don’t need to worry about running back. A priority free agent should be enough, but a Day 3 running back would be fine.

Wide receiver: They could add a receiver. Ideally, they can get someone on Day 3 to add to their depth, as none of their other recent young receivers have developed much. Perhaps Round 3, but probably Day 3.

Tight end: Realistically, Day 3 is a possibility, but they could fill that potential need with an undrafted free agent.

Offensive tackle: Rounds 1-2 would be preferred. They have been projected to take a tackle in many mock drafts with the third overall pick. If they take one third overall or with their second-round selection, fans will feel pretty solid about the position.

Guard/Center: Round 3 or Day 3. They have other needs for the first or second rounds. Any time after that would make sense.

Defensive line: Ideally, Round 3 or later. They can’t keep throwing assets at the position without a payoff.

EDGE/OLB: Critical! This is a top-of-the-draft need, especially with the prospects available third overall. It should be a Round 1 priority. Round 2 priority is barely acceptable.

Inside linebacker: Round 3 or later. Inside linebacker isn’t a premium position and they have players they like already.

Cornerback: Low priority, although you can’t have too many guys who can cover, so anywhere from Round 3 and beyond wouldn’t be terrible.

Safety: Low priority, probably Day 3, although the right guy could be in Round 3.

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