Cardinals' 2023 Draft Blueprint: Tackle, QB, Edge

0:00On April 20th, the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off this week, an ESPN analyst Jordan Reed just dropped his final seven-round mock with no. Trades Insight. For the Arizona Cardinals, he sees them grabbing Miami offensive tackle Francis Mauigua in Round 1 to beef up the line. Moving to Round 2, Reed has them snagging Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, who's looking like a sure thing for them. Then in Round 3, they add Auburn Edge Russia key Ron Crawford to build on last year's defensive hall. Fans and scouts have split on that early tackle pick over a top pass rusher like David Bailey, figuring it might leave them thin up front unless trades. Shake things up. Still, Simpson could be the game changer if he pans out. Later rounds bring Missouri defensive tackle Chris McClellan in the fourth, plus guards, safeties, and a wide out to round out depth. Cardinals brass has shown real interest in McClellan, so that fits their scouting vibe. Overall, it's a solid blueprint for rebuilding, hinging big on that young QB turning heads, keeps the hype alive as draft day nears.

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