Cardinals Mock: Reese & Simpson in NFL Draft

0:00It's March 25th. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI, Your Grid Iron Update. I'm Cory with the story. The 2026 NFL Draft is less than a month away, and a fresh mock from ESPN's Field Yates has the Arizona Cardinals making bold moves. They grabble high-estate edge-rusher Arville Reese at pick number three in the first round, then trade back into the late first for Alabama quarterback Ty I. Simpson at number 26. Earlier this week, Yates highlighted how resfits the Cardinals' defensive needs perfectly. At 6 foot 4 with explosive speed, he played both linebacker and pass-rusher in college, bringing upside to a front-7 that added Josh Sweatton, free agency, but still lacks sacks from the edge. Meanwhile, the Cardinals release Kyler Murray this off-season, opening the door for a quarterback hunt. Their current room has veterans Jacobi Preset and Gardner Minchew, who could ease in a rookie without rushing him onto a roster that went just three, and fourteen last year. To land Simpson, Arizona, since Buffalo

1:03their second round pick at 34 third-rounder at 65 and a 2027 third-rounder. Scout sees Simpson as the class's number two quarterback, with strong pocket skills and accuracy from his 15 college starts. This mock shows the Cardinals' balancing defense and future quarterback play, but it raises questions about trading assets for a prospect not, universally ranked in the top 20. As draft buzz builds, Arizona's strategy could reshape their rebuild.