Schrager’s mock draft shows the Cardinals skipping an offensive lineman and instead targeting Reese, a potential elite edge defender who could thrive in Arizona’s 3‑4 scheme. With a weak last‑year defense and a need for a premier pass rusher, Reese fits the team’s rebuild strategy and could become a cornerstone piece in the NFC West’s tough schedule.
Cardinals Eye Ohio State Pass Rusher in Mock Draft
ESPN's Peter Schrager forecasts that the Arizona Cardinals will pick Ohio State pass rusher Arvell Reese in their upcoming mock draft, aiming to improve a defense that allowed 28.7 points per game last season.