With the main moves in free agency likely over, the Arizona Cardinals have their attention turned to the NFL draft. The NFL combine is over and college programs are holding their pro days. Ole Miss held their pro day on Wednesday, showcasing their players seeking to be selected in the 2026 NFL draft.
The Cardinals showed interest in at least one player, according to Tony Pauline. They met with defensive tackle Zxavian Harris. Harris didn’t work out because of a foot injury discovered at the combine and had to have surgery. He is expected to be ready for training camps and will undergo a medical recheck in Indianapolis before the draft.
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He is a giant at 6-8 and 330 pounds. He played four seasons for Ole Miss, where Walter Nolen, the Cardinals’ first-round draft pick last year, also played. Harris had his best season in 2025 with 58 total tackles, three sacks, nine tackles for loss, three pass breakups and an interception.
He is probably a Day 3 pick and could be a monster at nose tackle, although he can play across in the defensive interior.
The Cardinals could always use more help on the defensive line, although they have signed or re-signed four this offseason and have drafted two in the first round each of the last two years.
But Harris is a name to be aware of over the next month as the draft approaches.
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This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: 2026 NFL draft: Ole Miss DT Zxavian Harris meets with Arizona Cardinals