Cardinals Meet With Draft Defensive Tackle Ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

The Arizona Cardinals are actively scouting defensive talent as the 2026 NFL Draft approaches in three weeks. The team is meeting with a productive defensive tackle who could help bolster their defensive line.

The Cardinals enter the draft with all seven of their picks intact, giving them flexibility to address multiple needs. The team has been busy meeting with prospects across different positions, including offensive linemen and edge rushers.

Arizona is expected to focus on defensive needs early in the draft. They have also met with Northwestern offensive tackle Caleb Tiernan and are looking at edge rusher prospects, including one player who recorded 14.5 sacks last season.

The Cardinals are conducting thorough evaluations through their Top 30 visits, a standard pre-draft process where teams bring prospects to their facilities for interviews and workouts.