The Arizona Cardinals have just three weeks remaining in the 2025 season with the sixth overall pick in their grasp for 2026. The organization can go a number of ways with their draft pick in the 2026 NFL Draft,

But in a new 2026 mock draft from Draft Wire's Curt Popejoy, the Cardinals select a skill player. With the eighth overall pick, the Cardinals go with a local player — Arizona State receiver Jordyn Tyson. Tyson is an incredibly skilled pass catcher who has great hands, runs incredible routes and finds the end zone.

While he has all the tools to start from Day 1, Mendoza would be able to sit behind veteran Jacoby Brissett, who is currently under contract for 2026. Brissett could serve as a valuable bridge quarterback, allowing Mendoza to transition to the NFL at an appropriate pace.

ESPN's Field Yates projected the Cardinals would take Utah offensive tackle Spencer Fano eighth overall in his latest mock draft.

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The dynamic Fighting Irish standout will forego his senior season and move on to the pros following a Heisman-caliber 2025 campaign.

Utah’s Spencer Fano figures to be the top offensive lineman taken this draft. His abilities in the run game fit the mold of what the Cardinals offense desperately needs and would help anchor right tackle, a spot he’s played the past two years as a Ute, for years to come.