By the time the NFL draft comes around in late April, the Arizona Cardinals will have met with scores of NFL prospects, almost all of whom will not end up with the Cardinals. But even with that fact, it si good to know who the Cardinals are showing even marginal interest.

One prospect to know for perhaps late on Day 3 of the draft or as a rookie free agent signing is Kansas guard Kobe Baynes.

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He participated in the American Bowl and revealed to SI.com’s Justin Melo that the Cardinals were one of the roughly 19 teams he met with there.

He is 6-3 and 317 pounds with 32 5/8-inch arms and has posted a 5.20-second 40.

He describes himself this way:

I’m a physical player who plays with intensity. I’m an athletic player as well. When you watch my tape, you see a player who blocks through the whistle and plays with extra effort.

I get my hands on defenders quickly, especially on those defensive tackles. I always have a high-level understanding of our playbook. You don’t see a lot of mental errors on my tape. I always understand my assignment. I always play within structure.

I’m a steady hand, a very steady guard. You could plug and play me, and just allow me to do my thing. 

The Cardinals have taken Day 3 offensive linemen in the last two drafts — guard Hayden Conner and tackle Christian Jones. Baynes fits the profile.

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This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: 2026 NFL draft: Arizona Cardinals met with Kansas G Kobe Baynes