Day 3 NFL draft tracker. See Arizona Cardinals picks, grades

The final day of the 2026 NFL Draft is here, and the Arizona Cardinals hold four more selections with which to reshape their roster. They own picks 104, 143, 183 and 217 — one in each of the final four rounds.

In the first three rounds, they drafted Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, Texas A&M guard Chase Bisontis and Miami quarterback Carson Beck .

They have filled most of their holes on offense, although they do have a need remaining at right tackle — a position rarely found late in the draft. On defense, they are thin throughout the front seven and could use further reinforcements.

Follow along for an analysis and grade on each pick.

Round 7, No. 217 overall: OT Jayden Williams, Ole Miss

In the seventh round of the draft, the Cardinals finally addressed a position many expected them to target in the first: offensive tackle.

Williams is a physical standout at 6-foot-4, 307 pounds. That provides a frame that the Cardinals will aim to mold into a contributor.

In the meantime, though, he struggles with technique, despite having made 34 college starts — hence why he was available in the seventh round.

"Little technical things," Williams said. "As far as learning how to use my hands better, learning about leverage. Learn different angles and stuff like that. Fine-tune things with my posture, with my hands."

As with most late-round tackles, Williams does not figure to push for playing time early in his career. But he enters a thin room in Arizona and could compete for a roster spot with players like Josh Fryar , Christian Jones and Demontrey Jacobs . If not, the Cardinals will hope to develop his skill set on the practice squad.

"It's a dream come true, honestly," Williams said. "I really have no words right now."

Grade: B.Offensive tackles are rarely taken late in the draft, as teams often prefer to find special teams contributors with those picks. But the Cardinals needed more depth at the position, and Williams has the physical skill set to eventually develop into a swing tackle, if the coaching staff is able to refine his technique.

Round 6, No. 183 overall: LB Karson Sharar, Iowa

The Cardinals addressed another position of weakness by adding Sharar in the sixth round to fortify their linebacker room.

Sharar spent four seasons as a backup at Iowa before earning a starting job as a fifth-year senior. Once in that role, he was able to shine with his standout athleticism.

"I think I'm a versatile linebacker," Sharar said. "I can play multiple positions. I'm able to play Mike, Will or play off-ball. And I'm good at pressuring and getting some TFLs and sacks here and there."

Last season, Sharar finished with 12 TFLs and four sacks, as Iowa accentuated his pass-rushing skill set.

He then followed that up with an impressive performance at the NFL combine, where he ran a 4.56-second 40-yard dash, had a 40-inch vertical jump and a 10-foot, 3-inch broad jump. His relative athletic score — which measures overall athleticism on a 0 to 10 scale — was a 9.71.

This has been a trend for the Cardinals in this year’s draft. Jeremiyah Love and Carson Beck did not go through enough testing to get a RAS number, but three of their other four picks have an RAS above 9.

Sharar’s weaknesses largely center on his recognition ability, both in pass coverage and in the run game. He also brings a smaller-than-average frame for the position, at 231 pounds. And he recorded just 13 reps on the bench press at his pro day, a third percentile number

But his athleticism should at least open a path to a role on special teams, even while he develops as a linebacker. In college, he played 503 career special teams snaps.

"Special teams is a really big part of the game," Sharar said. "You can go out there and make a game-changing play and just compete at that very high level and just try to make a play for the team."

Plus, there is a path to playing time for Sharar at linebacker. The Cardinals’ current group at that position is led by Mack Wilson Sr., Cody Simon and Jack Gibbens . Only Wilson is entrenched in a starting role.

Grade: B+.Sharar has a long way to go to become a starting linebacker at the NFL level. But athleticism is always a trait worth gambling on late in the draft, particularly at a position of need. And as a floor, he should be able to earn a roster spot as a special teams contributor.

Round 5, No. 143 overall: WR Reggie Virgil, Texas Tech

The Cardinals continued their offensive makeover in the fifth round of the draft, selecting Virgil to bolster their wide receiver depth.

Virgil should have a clear path to a roster spot, even if his opportunity for playing time is murkier. The Cardinals have Michael Wilson , Marvin Harrison Jr. and Kendrick Bourne atop their depth chart but lack proven NFL receivers beyond that group. Some of their other notable names at the position are Devin Duvernay , Simi Fehoko and Xavier Weaver .

In his lone season at Texas Tech — after transferring from Miami Ohio — Virgil finished with 57 catches for 705 yards and six touchdowns.

As for his skill set, he offers a unique profile. He brings a lanky frame, at 6-foot-2, 187 pounds, and could add muscle as he acclimates to the NFL level.

His 4.57-second 40-yard dash time at the NFL combine, meanwhile, ranked in the 26th percentile at the position. But despite that testing time, Virgil’s play speed is seen as one of his strengths.

“I know my 40's slow, but my speed, I can stretch the field,” Virgil said. “I can go deep, I can catch the ball up top. … Big hands catcher. Just stretch the field, really. Take the top off.”

Virgil’s statistical profile backs up his self-assessment. As a junior at Miami Ohio, he averaged a remarkable 19.9 yards per reception. That number ticked down to 12.4 at Texas Tech, but he made seven catches for 226 yards and two touchdowns on passes thrown at least 20 yards downfield.

Virgil said that, in his pre-draft visit with the Cardinals, general manager Monti Ossenfort told him he was glad Virgil ran a poor 40 time, which the organization hoped would push him down draft boards.

“He just loved me,” Virgil said. “… Those guys know. They know the ability that I bring.”

Grade: B. Adding a wide receiver makes sense for Arizona, given the thin nature of their group at the position. But the missing element in the Cardinals’ receiving corps is high-end speed. Even if Virgil is noted for his ability as a deep threat, he lacks that crucial speed element, which would have complemented players like Trey McBride , Wilson and Harrison.

Round 4, No. 104 overall: DT Kaleb Proctor, Southeastern Louisiana

The Cardinals made their first defensive pick of the draft in the fourth round, adding Proctor. He became the first FCS player to be selected this year.

In his final year of college football, Proctor dominated against his low-level competition, especially against the pass. He finished with nine sacks and a 13.0% pressure rate. And in his lone opportunity against an FBS opponent, he was equally dominant, recording two sacks and three pressures against LSU.

Proctor lacks prototypical height at the position, coming in at just under 6-foot-2, although he does have good size, at 291 pounds. His calling card, though, is his explosiveness.

At the NFL combine, he tested well above average in the 40-yard dash, the vertical jump and the broad jump. His relative athletic score — which measures overall athleticism on a 0 to 10 scale — was 9.15, an excellent mark.

“I have 33-inch arms, I use my length and my quickness and my speed to beat offensive guards and tackles,” Proctor said. “I feel like I bring a twitchiness to the table, explosiveness, quick out of my stance, quick first step.”

With the creation of the transfer portal and the infusion of NIL money to college football, prospects like Proctor have become increasingly rare in recent drafts. Typically, the best FCS players now transfer to FBS schools before becoming draft eligible.

Like those players, Proctor said he had “very, very heavy” interest from FBS schools in the transfer portal ahead of his senior season. But he ultimately chose to stay at Southeastern Louisiana to finish his career with his teammates.

“Most of these guys will be in my wedding one day,” Proctor said. “… Who do you want to play beside your last year: A new guy or your brother?”

In Arizona , Proctor will have an opportunity to make an immediate impact. The Cardinals' defensive line is headlined by 2025 first-round pick Walter Nolen , but they lack proven, high-level players beyond him. That should offer Proctor an opening to find a role early in his career, at least on passing downs.

Grade: A-.There's risk any time a team selects a player from a small school, but Proctor has the upside to become a valuable selection here. His pass-rushing juice is exactly the type of gamble that the Cardinals needed to make as they aim to bolster one of the weaker position groups on their roster.

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