In their way too early 2026 mock draft, Chadwick and Wasserman predicted the Cardinals would select Miami edge Rueben Bain Jr. with the 17th pick in the draft. I have a couple of issues with this pick. The first is the idea that the Cardinals will be picking 17th in 2026.

The Arizona Cardinals and the rest of the league wrapped up the 2025 NFL draft over the weekend. The Cardinals selected seven players, one in each of the seven rounds, and defense dominated. Six of their seven player selections were on defense.

The Arizona Cardinals wrapped up their seven-player class from the 2025 NFL draft last weekend, picking one player in each round. Over the next few seasons, we will find out who ends up being the best player of the group. But following the draft, people will have their favorite picks.