zfootball117917'S MOCK DRAFT
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zfootball117917'S MOCK DRAFT
RUN ON MAR 11, 2026

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  • zfootball117917 DRAFTING FOR THE
    Cardinals
Draft Selections
Caleb Downs Head Shot
PICK: 3 RND: 1 (ARI)
Caleb Downs
S Ohio State
CJ Allen Head Shot
PICK: 34 RND: 2 (ARI)
CJ Allen
LB Georgia
Dontay Corleone Head Shot
PICK: 65 RND: 3 (ARI)
Dontay Corleone
DT Cincinnati
Draft Grade — Cardinals
Overall B-
ValueB NeedC+ TradesB- FutureB-
The Cardinals did the meat-and-potatoes work well: B-.

The Cardinals' one glaring miss is quarterback, a need they left exactly as they found it. It does the job without flash, and the B- reflects it.

Job largely done: interior defensive lineman settled and 2 of 8 of the wish list covered. The back end got a real overhaul.

All told, a solid class that does its job everywhere but quarterback.

Pick Analysis
Pick3 Rnd1 Caleb Downs
In No. 3 they get an enforcer at safety. More want than need.
Pick34 Rnd2 CJ Allen
CJ Allen in the Round 2 slot lands just on the right side of the ledger. A sensible fit for a spot that needed help.
Pick65 Rnd3 Dontay Corleone
By-the-book stuff, Dontay Corleone at slot 65 squarely in line with his ranking. It patches a soft spot without any drama.