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While he has all the tools to start from Day 1, Mendoza would be able to sit behind veteran Jacoby Brissett, who is currently under contract for 2026. Brissett could serve as a valuable bridge quarterback, allowing Mendoza to transition to the NFL at an appropriate pace.
The Cardinals dropped to 3-11 after their 40-20 loss to the Houston Texans in Week 15, marking their 11th loss in 12 games. As a result, Arizona now holds the sixth overall pick with three games to go: If the Cardinals lose out, their floor is the sixth overall pick thanks to the one game difference between them and the Saints/Commanders/Bengals.
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 continue to struggle and lose games, which means we must pay more and more attention to the order of the 2026 NFL draft. They suffered their fifth consecutive loss and 10th in their last 11 games, dropping to 3-10 on the season.
The Cardinals are facing a crossroads right now with Jonathan Gannon on the hot seat; perhaps even Monti Ossenfort is sweating a bit as the team prepares for their next quarterback, with all signs pointing to Kyler Murray finding a new home in 2026.
Where will Arizona State football's Jordyn Tyson be picked in 2026 NFL Draft? One projection has him going No. 2. Another has him staying in Arizona.
The Arizona Cardinals and star quarterback Kyler Murray appear to be headed toward a divorce this offseason, and more details have emerged about how their relationship deteriorated.
Led by star quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who many believe will end up being the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, Indiana has been a powerhouse team all season long. The Hoosiers are currently undefeated with a 13-0 record after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Big Ten championship game.