Cardinals Mock Draft: Mauigoa, McDonald, Nussmeier

0:00It's April 5th. From kickoff to the final whistle, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. The 2026 NFL draft is creeping up in under three weeks, so mock drafts are dropping fast. NFL.com's Chad Reuter just put out a fresh 5-round projection, with two quarterbacks going in the first round alone. For the Arizona Cardinals, holding the third pick, they snag Miami offensive tackle Francisco Mauigua to beef up the line. Reuter has the cards doubling down on defense early, grabbing Ohio State defensive tackle Kaden McDonald in round two. Then in round three, they finally address the quarterback spot with LSU's Garrett Musmeyer. Rounds four and five bring edge rushers from Tennessee and Texas to round out the class. Cardinals fans know the edge is the glaring weakness right now, with outside linebackers besides Josh Schwett, combining for just 5.56. Last season, grabbing an offensive tackle first might feel off when past rushers hurting,

1:00but Mauigua could still be a solid foundation piece. That said, waiting until day three for edge help raises eyebrows. Texas Edge. Traymore balled out a UTSA, but cooled off after transferring, posting 8.5 sacks over two years. McDonald looks elito, even if it means three defensive linemen in the first two rounds, over three drafts. Meanwhile, a day three quarterback like Musmeyer fits the card's timeline perfectly, giving them flexibility without forcing a reach. Keep an eye on these mocks as the real draft order shakes out.