Arizona Cardinals NFL Mock Draft Roundup 1.0

More was expected from Marvin Harrison Jr., but he had a solid (albeit unspectacular) rookie campaign. And it's reasonable to expect a big step forward in his second season. That said, the Cardinals could use an upgrade opposite MHJ and add one from right in their backyard. The Colorado transfer had a breakout season for the Sun Devils last season (75/1,101/10) and was at his best at the end of the season — 125-plus yards in each of his final three games played.

Overton has prototypical size for an NFL pass rusher and the athleticism is there as well. He was trending toward being a part of the 2025 draft, but opted to return to Tuscaloosa. Overton should have even more opportunities this coming season with Que Robinson, Jihaad Campbell and others moving on since the season ended.

I actually had Dennis-Sutton in this exercise a year ago, but he decided to return for his senior season instead of entering the 2025 draft. The Cardinals have boosted their defensive front this offseason, and Dennis-Sutton would be a continuation of that. He flashed in 2024, with 15 tackles for loss (13th among FBS defensive linemen) and 8.5 sacks. Dennis-Sutton will look to build on a dynamite College Football Playoff semifinal performance against Notre Dame (six tackles, two sacks, a pick-six and a forced fumble).

Whether Marvin Harrison Jr. takes a step this year or not, Arizona needs a dependable WR2 to help roll coverage away from their budding WR1. Williams (5-11, 190 pounds) is a fluid mover who has the versatility to play outside or slot depending on the situation.

Banks flashed down the stretch last season and with some further polish could turn into a realistic option in the first round, given his size and excellent quickness. Pairing him alongside Walter Nolen III could form quite the tandem for the Cardinals.

It wouldn't be a proper first-round mock without at least one Georgia defender. Allen was one of the best run defenders in the SEC last season and put several impressive coverage reps on tape.

The Cardinals have bigger concerns than running back, but with James Conner aging, GM Monti Ossenfort could be looking for a more dynamic element to pair with Kyler Murray. Singleton is a true bell-cow back with breakaway speed, who at this early juncture would seem to be a steal at this portion of the draft.

In a class that looks to be light on top-flight receivers in the early going — at least ones who are draft-eligible — Stewart has the chance to set himself apart from his peers. The 6-0, 175-pounder consistently creates separation with his quick-twitch movements, making him a fitting running mate for Marvin Harrison Jr. and Trey McBride in the Cardinals' aerial attack.