8. Arizona Cardinals
Matt LaFleur makes the most sense for teams that either have a franchise quarterback or are in a position to land one. Unfortunately, the Arizona Cardinals do not fit this description. The team will almost certainly move on from quarterback Kyler Murray in the offseason, and the 2026 NFL Draft class doesn’t hold much hope for Arizona.
The Cardinals currently have the third-overall pick and, as of this posting, there are only two prospects with first-round grades in Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza and Alabama’s Ty Simpson. Ultimately, the Cardinals don’t have the quarterback or roster to compete, so why would Matt LaFleur come here?
