The 48-year-old figures to be on the hot seat, and will be facing plenty of pressure to improve his roster during the 2026 NFL Draft because of that.The Cardinals are well-positioned to attack this year's draft. They are armed with the No. 3 overall pick, which should position them to land either a blue-chip defender or maybe an offensive tackle to improve their blocking.The only question is exactly how the team will address the quarterback position. New coach Mike LaFleur may be content to roll with veterans Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew as Arizona builds up the rest of its roster, but will Ossenfort be willing to have the same patience?

That will be the critical question the Cardinals have to answer come draft weekend.Here's everything to know about the Cardinals' picks, needs and outlook for the 2026 NFL Draft:Cardinals 2026 NFL Draft picksThe Cardinals have seven picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here's the complete list:Round 1, Pick 3Round 2, Pick 34Round 3, Pick 65Round 4, Pick 104Round 5, Pick 143Round 6, Pick 183Round 7, Pick 217Cardinals NFL draft gradesThis section will be updated after the Cardinals make their first selection.Cardinals 2026 NFL Draft needsQuarterbackThe Cardinals cut Kyler Murray during the offseason and currently have Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew projected to be their top quarterbacks.

Arizona should look to add a developmental quarterback to that unit and may ultimately be the team that takes a chance on Ty Simpson, whether it's with the 34th overall pick or via a trade up.Right tackleElijah Wilkinson is currently penciled in as Arizona's starting right tackle. The veteran could be a solid stopgap option for the team, but adding a higher-upside bookend across from Paris Johnson Jr. would be wise. The Cardinals could consider a plug-and-play right tackle like Francis Mauigoa with their first-round selection, whether it's at No. 3 overall or via a trade down.Edge rusherJosh Sweat has been a productive edge rusher for the Cardinals, but no other returning member of the team had more than two sacks last season.

Adding a star edge rusher like David Bailey or Arvell Reese with the No. 3 overall pick could help Arizona build up its defense and give Nick Rallis' unit an identity.Cardinals 2026 NFL mock draftHere's what the Cardinals could do come draft night, per Ayrton Ostly's seven-round mock draft:Round 1, Pick 3: LB Arvell Reese, Ohio StateArizona is in a place where they have to take the best player available. At this spot, that’s Reese. The Buckeyes linebacker has the tools to grow into an edge rusher while continuing to be a standout off-ball in the meantime.

Defensive coordinator Nick Rallis could have fun deploying him all over the formation against the likes of Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan.Round 2, Pick 34: DT Christen Miller, GeorgiaArizona has recent first-round picks Darius Robinson and Walter Nolen on the defensive line, but has relied more on free agent signings to shore up the depth. Miller brings a high floor as a run defender with tools to develop as a pass rusher and could be the future alongside those two premium prospects.Round 3, Pick 65: WR Bryce Lance, North Dakota StateArizona builds up the skill positions around Simpson even more with one of the most explosive wideouts in the class. Lance is a big, fast target who can be the true vertical threat this offense needs.Round 4, Pick 104: OT Drew Shelton, Penn StateRound 5, Pick 143: Edge Tyreak Sapp, FloridaRound 6, Pick 183: TE Lake McRee, USCRound 7, Pick 217: S DeShon Singleton, NebraskaThis article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Cardinals NFL draft tracker 2026: Full list of picks, live grades