Cardinals' Mock Draft: Bailey or Surprise?

0:00On April 22nd, less than 48 hours until the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off, and the athletic just dropped a fresh mock for the top 10. Picks based on chats with League execs, Arizona Cardinals sitting at number 3, Snag Texas Tech-Ed rusher David Bailey, who's being called the safest bet on the board. Bailey fits perfect since the cards need that pass rush juice bad. They passed on a guy back in 2023 and traded down instead. Tech say he's built to produce every game, no question. But number 3 is where it gets spicy, with talk of the Cardinals may be trading back or eyeing surprises. Ohio State's Arvel Reese could slide in as another edge option, though he's not as straightforward. Over the past few weeks, the buzz shifted from pass rushes versus tackles to trading down, even grabbing running back Jeremiah Love, who might be. The draft's top talent, or maneuvering for quarterback Ty Simpson, later in round 1. As dust settles, it looks like they'll just grab the easy win with Bailey, and keep

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