The Arizona Cardinals are almost in top five territory.

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But in a new 2026 mock draft from Draft Wire's Curt Popejoy, the Cardinals select a skill player. With the eighth overall pick, the Cardinals go with a local player — Arizona State receiver Jordyn Tyson. Tyson is an incredibly skilled pass catcher who has great hands, runs incredible routes and finds the end zone.

The Arizona Cardinals make a splash in this mock draft.

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With the loss, according to Tankathon, the Cardinals are in the top 10 of the NFL draft order, moving up one spot over last week. They would have the 10th overall pick in the draft if the season ended today. The Cardinals have the same record as the Falcons and the Bengals but would pick after them if the season ended today.