Cardinals' Draft: Trench Boost, Playmakers & LaFleur's Offense

0:00It's April 26th. This is NFL News Today, AI-powered stories from around the league. I'm Cory with the story. The Arizona Cardinals shook things up in the 2026 NFL draft by holding on to all seven of their original picks. No trades this time. Aranga. They snagged top four selections to start every round, grabbing talents like running back Jeremiah Love from Notre Dame at Pick 3, offensive. Hard chase by Sanchez from Texas A&M in Round 2, and quarterback Carson Beck from Miami come Round 3. Earlier this week, analysts broke it down, handing out solid marks for the line help, like an A- for by Sanchez, who's a beast in past protection, and run blocking without giving up a single sack in 18 games. They paired that with another A- for defensive tackle Caleb Proctor from Southeastern Louisiana in Round 4, a quick athlete who could disrupt. Beckfields next to Walter Nolan III. Fans and experts are split on the impact, especially the B- for Love, since running backs

1:02need that proven line to shine, and Arizona is still. Building up front. The C-plus for Beck raises eyebrows too, as a third round reach for a backup behind vets like Jacobi Brasette and Gardner Menshu when other spots. Scramed for immediate fixes. Deeper into the draft, later picks like wider receiver Reggie Virgil from Texas Tech got a C for his speed, but drop issues, linebacker Carson Sherar. From Iowa, a C- in a crowded room, and tackle Jaden Williams from Ole Miss A-B as a versatile seventh round project to replace Kelvin Beachham. Overall, this haul bolsters the trenches and adds playmakers, setting up new coach Michael LaFlur for some offensive fireworks if the young guns develop. Right? Keep an eye on training camp for the real test.