Tapping into a Top College Program for the Cardinals' First Three Picks




By Walter Mitchell

What's fascinating about the 2026 NFL Draft is how it may present the Arizona Cardinals with the opportunity to tap into one of the top college programs with its first three picks.

The 4 programs that make the most sense are (in alphabetical order): 

* Alabama Crimson Tide

* Ohio State Buckeyes

* Miami Hurricanes

* Texas Tech Red Raiders

Ideal Combinations:


Alabama:






Ideal:

1. Ty Simpson, QB


2. Kadyn Proctor, T


3. Germie Bernard, WR

Wild Card:

4. LT Overton, ED






Ohio St. 







Ideal:

1. Arvell Reese, ED


2. Kayden McDonald, DT


3. Davison Igbinosun, CB

Wild Card

4. Caden Curry, ED






Miami FL





Ideal

1. Rueben Bain Jr., ED


2. Akheem Mesidor, ED


3. Keionte Scott, CB

Wild Card:

4. Markel Bell, T







Texas Tech






Ideal:

1. David Bailey, ED


2. Jacob Rodriguez, LB



3. Lee Hunter, DT


Wild Card:

4. Cole Wisniewski, S


Your Favorite?


Of each of the ideal scenarios, which one appeals to you the most?

I will chime in with my favorite later, but I think you may already know.




Comments

  1. RedrunMarch 22, 2026 at 9:02 AM

    How about this...I like Scott (he might make up for missing out on the others you heralded)...

    #3 - Bain
    #34 - Iheanchor
    #48 - Scott (Traded 65/104/2027 4th)

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