{"id":864752,"date":"2026-04-12T11:09:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T11:09:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/864752\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T11:09:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T11:09:17","slug":"2026-nfl-draft-analyst-names-5-potential-sleeper-prospects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/864752\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 NFL draft: Analyst names 5 potential sleeper prospects"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the NFL draft, the Arizona Cardinals will want to find players they believe could be sure things in the league. They will also want to find potential hidden gems.<\/p>\n

Draft sleepers can make a draft class special.<\/p>\n

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Can the Arizona Cardinals find one?<\/p>\n

NFL.com’s Bucky Brooks named five he believes are “red-star” prospects<\/a>, guys who he believes will outperform where they will be drafted.<\/p>\n

Nebraska RB Emmett Johnson<\/p>\n

Notre Dame WR Malachi Fields<\/p>\n

Miller could go as high as the first round. If the Cardinals don’t get a tackle with their first-round pick, he would be an absolute steal in Round 2. Any of the other players would be welcome additions.<\/p>\n

Keep an eye on these players as the Cardinals make their selections in the draft, especially on Day 2.<\/p>\n

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