NFL mock draft: 4-round projections for Arizona Cardinals

We are just days away from the 2026 NFL draft, and that means some final mock drafts. What direction will the draft take the Arizona Cardinals?Draft Wire's Curt Popejoy put together a four-round mock draft for the Cardinals. They go defense early but rebuild the offense for 2026 and moving forward, including landing their potential franchise quarterback.AdvertisementHere are the players in the first four rounds Popejoy projects for Arizona.Round 1: Ohio State EDGE/LB Arvell ReeseRound 2: Alabama QB Ty SimpsonRound 3: Clemson WR Antonio WilliamsRound 4: Florida OT Austin BarberWhat we think of the picksThe Cardinals want to trade out of the third pick and draft a tackle, so not getting a tackle until Round 4 seems unlikely, although they did meet with Barber. They do have options at right tackle for 2026 already on the roster.Reese would be a great pick if they don't trade back, as they badly need pass-rushing help off the edge.Drafting Simpson seems inevitable at this point, so it has to be in a mock draft, although the feeling is they will need to go up into Round 1 again to get him.AdvertisementWilliams has speed and is almost six feet tall, but he does have short arms.Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: NFL mock draft: 4-round projections for Arizona Cardinals