Cardinals' Mock Draft: Trading Down, Edge Rushers

0:00It's April 8th, from breaking news to Sunday match-ups. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI. Mod dress are heating up for the Arizona Cardinals' third overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. One projection from CBS Sports has them trading it to the Dallas Cowboys for the 12th, 20th, and 114th picks, while sending. Back there 104th, Dallas grabs Texas Tech Edge, David Bailey at 3. In that scenario, Arizona snags Miami offensive tackle Frances Moigua at 12 a guy often mocked to them at 3 and Auburn Edge, Kendrick Falkat, 20. The idea ties into New Head Coach Mike LeFler, possibly shifting to a gap scheme run game that fits the card's core players. Experts see Arizona far from contending, so they're eyeing high-character edge rushers over pure needs like Wright Tackle. Mox from the Arizona Republic, USA Today, ESPN, and Yahoo all project edges like Ruben

1:00Bain, David Bailey again, Arville Reese, or more Bailey 2. Fix their pass rush woes in the tough NFC West. LeFler said at league meetings they won't draft strictly for need, focusing on rebuild cornerstones. NFL.com keeps it simple, mocking Maui Goa straight at 3 to lock down Wright Tackle for a decade with his power blocking. Whether they trade down or stay put, these projections show the cards building around explosive defenders and versatile linemen to compete soon. Keep an eye on how it shakes outcome draft day.