Cardinals' Draft Dilemma: Pass Rusher or Trade Down?

0:00On April 22nd, the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday at 8 p.m. Eastern time, right from Pittsburgh and the Arizona Cardinals hold the third overall pick. All the buzz has been about whether they grab an offensive lineman or a pass-resher to boost that defense. Lately, the chatter shifted to trade talks, with some eyeing running back Jeremiah Love, or even sliding back to snack quarterback Ty Simpson in Round 1. Fans and analysts are split, but final mod drafts like Eric Edhoms from NFL.com have them staying put and adding Texas Tech Edrusher David, Bayley, to pair with their strong front. Other paths keep popping up, like offensive tackle Frances Mauigua, or that dream trade down for more picks, though grabbing Love Third feels like a long shot if no deal happens. In the end, a pass-resher fits the vision, but the Cardinals clearly crave moving back. Draft Knight will spill all the real moves soon enough. Stay locked in with NFL news today,

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