Cardinals Target Guards in 2026 NFL Draft

0:00On April 23rd, the Arizona Cardinals are eyeing guards big time in the 2026 NFL draft to shore up their offensive line. They got holes to fill anywhere up front, but guards top the list right now. Leading the pack is Penn State's Vega-Iwan, who's pegged as the number one guy overall at the position for Round 1. Earlier this week, Mott Drafts highlighted more fits, like Georgia Tech's Keelan Rutledge in Round 2. His 6-foot-4, 316-pound beast, brings serious athleticism and a ton of starts at Right Guard. He's the kind of intriguing talent that could slide right in and protect the quarterback. Fans and analysts are buzzing because these picks could transform the card's run game and pass protection. Guys like Kentucky's Jalen Farmer, with his sub-5-second, 40 at 6-foot-5, and 312 pounds, show the depth here. Two full season starting, make him a steady option with upside. Digging deeper into later rounds, Iowa's Boast even stands out in Round 4, at 6-foot-5,

1:03315 pounds, with 3 years. Flipping between guard spots. Auburn's Jeremiah Wright and Oklahoma's Fabecci Nuiwu add size and experience from the SEC in Big 12, perfect for day 3 steals. Meanwhile, Texas's DJ Campbell could cap it off in Round 7, continuing Arizona's streak of grabbing Longhorn Lime in late. With all this talent available, the Cardinals might load up and build a wall that lasts for years. NFL News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on Game Day.