Simpson to Cardinals in Davis' Mock Draft

0:00It's March 26. You're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered NFL coverage. Charles Davis has Thai Simpson going third overall to the Arizona Cardinals in his latest mock draft for the 2026 NFL draft. He sees the Cardinals as a perfect fit for the quarterback-medie team, highlighting their spot at the top of the order. Davis draws a parallel to last year's draft, where he initially linked Jackson Dart to the New York Giants at third overall. He never ended up there anyway, but at number 25 after a trade back into the first round, Simpson's stock is rising fast among draft experts, even if Fernando Mendoza remains the top quarterback prospect in this class. With so many teams desperate for a signal collar, like Arizona, early buzz around the former Alabama standout keeps building. The red shirt Jr. spent his first three college seasons as a backup with the Crimson Tide before taking over a starter in the 2025-26 campaign. That year, he threw for 3,567 yards, 28 touchdowns, and hit 64.5% of his passes.

1:07mock drafts will keep shifting as the offseason rolls on, but for now, Simpson to the Cardinals feels like a strong possibility worth watching.