Cardinals Snag Edge Rusher Bailey in Mock Draft

0:00It's April 9th. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. The espnation community match draft for the 2026 NFL draft is underway, with all 32 sites picking round by round. Kicking off strong, the Arizona Cardinals grab the third overall pick, selecting David Bailey, the ed rusher from Texas Tech, courtesy of Seth Cox. From Irvinge of the Birds, earlier this week, the New York Jets rolled the dice at number two with another prospect, setting the stage for this pivot. Cox aimed to trade back, stockpile more picks, and snag a top tackle to protect their future quarterback. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the fit. Bailey's one of the class's premier pass rushers, bringing instant juice to the defensive line. Cox's reasoning highlights how this shores up to front seven without ignoring offensive needs down the road. My take mirrors that, smart process even when Plan A fell through. Kicking back didn't pan out, but landing Bailey buffs the defense big time, making him

1:02a heck of a consolation prize. As the mock rolls on pick by pick, expect more trades and surprises to shake up the board. Stay locked in for the next drop.