With one selection in each of the seven rounds, the No. 3 pick is the team’s best asset, and its status could shape the entire draft plan.
Front-office discussions indicate a desire to move back to gain additional draft capital, with league chatter pointing to Arizona and Tennessee (holding the 4th pick) as open to moving backward.
A trade would target teams looking to move up, though the market for top-five maneuvering may be limited, making a deal far from guaranteed.
If the Cardinals stay put, they’ve been linked to Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa as a primary target, but most top players in this class are on the defensive side, and Arizona isn’t necessarily one piece away from contention.
Ultimately, trading No. 3 appears to be the preferred path to maximize value, but any move will depend on the offers on the table and how teams value this year’s premium prospects.
