2023 NFL Mock Draft Tracker: What will the Cardinals do with 3rd pick?
Apr 26, 2023, 4:01 PM | Updated: 4:24 pm
General manager Monti Ossenfort of the Arizona Cardinals speaks to the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on February 28, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
(Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
The Arizona Cardinals enter the offseason looking to rebuild around the pieces they have in house after a 4-13 finish.
Last season was nowhere near where the team wanted to be, but its record did net the Cardinals the No. 3 overall pick in the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft for new general manager Monti Ossenfort to work with.
With the third pick, Arizona is in a prime spot to nab a cornerstone-type talent. It could also trade the pick to one of the handful of teams looking for their next franchise QB, gathering additional compensation in the process.
To help keep you up to date on what draft analysts across the country are thinking when it comes to the Cardinals, our annual Arizona Sports Mock Draft Tracker is up and running.
We’ll gather all the mock drafts from the sources you’ve grown to trust over the years and put them all in one place. The most recent mocks will appear at the top of the post, which will be updated frequently up until draft day.
2023 Arizona Sports NFL Mock Draft Tracker
| Player | Position | School | Mocked to Cardinals (number of times) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Will Anderson Jr. | OLB | Alabama | 65 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | Georgia | 27 |
| Trade down | — | — | 26 |
| Tyree Wilson | DE | Texas Tech | 9 |
| Broderick Jones | OT | Georgia | 1 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | Oregon | 1 |
| Paris Johnson Jr. | OT | Ohio State | 1 |
April 26
CBSSports.com (Will Brinson) Brinson’s final 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Texans select Will Levis; Raiders and Eagles shock with top 10 picks — Johnson
Yahoo! Sports (Charles McDonald) 2023 NFL mock draft 8.0: One final attempt to forecast the most mysterious draft in years — Anderson
The Athletic (staff) NFL Mock Draft 2023: Our beat writers pick 5 QBs in first round with Bryce Young No. 1 — Anderson
Sports Illustrated (Albert Breer) 2023 NFL Mock Draft 11.0: Only Two Quarterbacks Picked in the Top 10 — Anderson
April 25
NFL.com (Bucky Brooks) Bucky Brooks 2023 NFL mock draft 4.0: Patriots nab Bijan Robinson; Ravens select Anthony Richardson — Anderson
Pro Football Focus (staff) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: PFF analysts kick off seven-round mock with four QBs — Cardinals trade the Nos. 3 and 168 picks to the Tennessee Titans for pick Nos. 11 and 41 and a 2024 second-rounder.
CBS Sports (Pete Prisco) Pete Prisco’s what teams ‘should’ do 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Panthers take Will Levis with No. 1 pick — Carter
SI.com (Conor Orr) 2023 NFL Mock Draft 10.0: Titans and Seahawks Trade Up for Quarterbacks — Anderson
April 24
ESPN (Matt Miller) 2023 NFL mock draft: Matt Miller’s seven-round predictions, picks — Wilson
NFL.com (Eric Edholm) Eric Edholm 2023 NFL mock draft 3.1: Raiders trade up for C.J. Stroud; Texans pass on QB in Round 1 — Cardinals trade the No. 3 pick to the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a package that includes the No. 7 pick.
The Ringer (Danny Kelly) The Ringer’s 2023 NFL Draft Guide — Cardinals trade the No. 3 pick to the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for Nos. 7 and 38 in addition to a 2024 second-rounder.
April 23
NBC Sports (Peter King) FMIA: Peter King’s Mock Draft — Cardinals trade the No. 3 pick to the Titans for a package that includes the No. 11 pick.
The Draft Network (Jaime Eisner) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Draft Week Is Here! — Wilson
April 19
Pro Football Focus (Michael Renner) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Bryce Young lands with Panthers, Anthony Richardson falls to Falcons and Bijan Robinson lands in Los Angeles — Anderson
The Sporting News (Vinnie Iyer) NFL Mock Draft 2023, 3-round edition: Panthers pick Bryce Young over C.J. Stroud; Bucs catch falling Will Levis — Anderson
The Draft Network (Justin Melo) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Trades Galore! — Cardinals trade the No. 3 pick to the Minnesota Vikings for Nos. 24 and 87, a 2024 1st-round pick, a 2025 1st-round pick and EDGE Danielle Hunter.
April 18
NFL.com (Peter Schrager) Peter Schrager 2023 NFL mock draft 1.0: Texans trade out of No. 2; five QBs taken in first 12 picks — Anderson
ESPN (Mel Kiper and Todd McShay) Three-round 2023 NFL mock draft: Kiper, McShay predict 102 picks — Anderson
Pro Football Network (Oliver Hodgkinson) Hodgkinson’s 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Panthers Pounce for C.J. Stroud, Falcons Swoop for Bijan Robinson, and Raiders Gamble on Jalen Carter — Anderson
April 17
The Athletic (Dane Brugler) NFL 7-Round Mock Draft: Dane Brugler predicts all 259 picks — Anderson
Sports Illustrated (Michael Fabiano) 2023 NFL Mock Draft 9.0: Shocking Trade for Lamar Jackson — Cardinals trade the No. 3 pick to the Colts in exchange for a package that includes the No. 11 overall selection, a 2023 second-round pick and a 2024 first-rounder.
Yahoo! Sports (Charles McDonald) 2023 NFL mock draft 7.0: There’s a new No. 1 overall pick, and one team makes a gutsy play for Will Levis — Cardinals trade the No. 3 pick to the Tennessee Titans in exchange for a package that includes the 11th overall pick.
April 13
NFL.com (Charles Davis) Charles Davis 2023 NFL mock draft 2.0: Titans select Anthony Richardson; Ravens take Hendon Hooker — Wilson
April 7
NFL.com (Chad Reuter) Four-round 2023 NFL mock draft 2.0: Raiders trade back into Round 1 for QB; Chiefs move up for WR — Cardinals deal the third overall pick to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for a package that includes the No. 4 pick.
The Athletic (Nick Baumgardner) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: How each team should attack Rounds 1-3 — Cardinals trade the third overall pick to the Detroit Lions for Nos. 6 and 48.
CBS Sports (Tom Fornelli) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Seahawks move up to grab eventual Geno Smith replacement; three big mock trades in top 10 — Cardinals deal the third overall pick to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a package that includes the fifth overall pick.
Sporting News (Vinnie Iyer) NFL Mock Draft 2023: Complete 7-round edition gives Colts, Buccaneers, Lions new QBs after C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young — Anderson
April 6
NFL.com (Adam Rank) 2023 NFL mock draft … with a twist! What every team SHOULD do in Round 1 — Anderson
CBS Sports (Pete Prisco) Pete Prisco’s 2023 NFL Mock Draft 2.0: Colts don’t mess around, trade up a spot for QB; 4 go in top 10 — Cardinals trade the third overall pick to the Colts in exchange for a package that includes the fourth overall pick.
Clutch Points (Mike Johrendt) 2023 NFL Mock Draft 5.0: Seahawks surprise in free agency edition — Cardinals trade the third overall pick to the Seahawks for a package that includes the fifth overall pick.
April 4
ESPN (Todd McShay) 2023 NFL mock draft: Todd McShay’s predictions for Rounds 1-2 — Cardinals trade the No. 3 pick to the Colts for Nos. 4 and 79 and in addition to a future second-rounder.
NFL.com (Lance Zierlein) Lance Zierlein 2023 NFL mock draft 3.0: Ravens select C.J. Stroud after trade; Patriots pick QB — Anderson
Pro Football Focus (Michael Renner) Three-Round 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Colts zero in on Anthony Richardson, Jets select Calijah Kancey — Anderson
April 3
The Ringer (Danny Kelly) The Ringer’s 2023 NFL Draft guide — Cardinals trade the third overall pick to the Colts in exchange for Nos. 4, 79, 106 and a 2024 third-round pick.
The Draft Network (Damian Parson) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: April Is Here! — Anderson
CBS Sports (Kyle Stackpole) NFL Mock Draft 2023: Jets shore up protection for Aaron Rodgers, Eagles bolster defense, Lions add physicality — Anderson
April 1
Pro Football Network (Ian Valentino) Valentino’s 2023 3-Round NFL Mock Draft: Bryce Young Falls, While C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson Surge — Carter
Tankathon (staff) 2023 NFL Mock Draft — Anderson
March 31
Bleacher Report (staff) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: B/R NFL Scouting Dept.’s Predictions Entering April — Anderson
March 29
ESPN (Jordan Reid) 2023 NFL mock draft: Jordan Reid’s seven-round predictions and picks — Anderson
The Draft Network (Jack McKessy) Cardinals 7-Round Mock Draft 2023: March Edition — Anderson
March 26
CBS Sports (Ryan Wilson) 2023 NFL Three-Round Mock Draft: Will Levis falls and a surprise team trades up for him; Bucs nab Round 2 QB — Anderson
March 25
Pro Football Network (James Fragoza) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Lamar Jackson, Tua Tagovailoa, and Others Traded, Vikings and Dolphins Nab New QB1 — Anderson
March 24
NFL.com (Chad Reuter) Four-round 2023 NFL mock draft 1.0: QBs go 1-2-3 after Colts trade up — Cardinals trade the No. 3 pick to the Colts and receive the No. 4 pick to take Anderson.
March 21
ESPN (Mel Kiper Jr.) 2023 NFL mock draft: Mel Kiper’s first-round pick predictions — Cardinals trade the No. 3 pick to the Colts in exchange for a package that includes the No. 4 pick.
CBS Sports (Josh Edwards) 2023 NFL Mock Draft 2.0: Four quarterbacks land in top 6 picks, plus more results from CBS Sports HQ live mock — Anderson
NFL.com (Daniel Jeremiah) Daniel Jeremiah 2023 NFL mock draft 3.0: Bucs, Colts, Panthers, Texans, Vikings pick QBs in Round 1 — Anderson
March 20
247 Sports (Brad Crawford) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Raiders, Chiefs trade up in post-free-agency projection from CBS Sports — Anderson
The Draft Network (Brentley Weissman) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: NFL Free Agency Shakeup — Anderson
Tankathon (staff) 2023 NFL Mock Draft — Anderson
March 16
Pro Football Focus (Trevor Sikkema) 2023 NFL Three-Round Mock Draft: Carolina Panthers select QB C.J. Stroud, Indianapolis Colts snag QB Anthony Richardson — Anderson
CBS Sports (Chris Trapasso) NFL Mock Draft 2023: Ravens get Lamar Jackson a pass-catcher; Commanders make huge trade up for QB — Cardinals trade the No. 3 pick to the Washington Commanders for a package that include the No. 16 pick.
March 15
The Draft Network (Ryan Fowler) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: New Team Picking No. 1 — Anderson
Covers (Andrew Caley) 2023 NFL Mock Draft Version 2: Top Quarterback Shifts With No. 1 Pick Changing Hands — Cardinals trade the No. 3 pick to the Las Vegas Raiders for a package that includes the No. 7 pick.
March 14
Fox Sports (David Helman and Carmen Vitali) 2023 NFL mock draft: Shakeup at the top; How do free agents affect choices? — Anderson
Pro Football Network (Joe Broback) Broback’s 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Free Agent Frenzy Causes C.J. Stroud To Rise, Quentin Johnston and DK Metcalf Join Forces — Anderson
March 13
Tankathon (staff) 2023 NFL Mock Draft — Anderson
March 7
ESPN (McShay) 2023 NFL mock draft: Todd McShay’s first-round pick predictions — Anderson
NFL.com (Lance Zierlein) Lance Zierlein 2023 NFL mock draft 2.0: Ravens trade Lamar Jackson to Falcons, draft QB Will Levis — The Cardinals trade the No. 3 pick to the Raiders for package that includes No. 7 pick.
The Athletic (Dane Brugler) Dane Brugler’s NFL mock draft, 3.0: Colts trade up to No. 1 for C.J. Stroud — Anderson
Bleacher Report (staff) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: B/R NFL Scouting Dept.’s Post-Combine Predictions — Anderson
The Score (Dan Wilkins, Dane Belbeck) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Post-combine edition — The Cardinals trade the No. 3 pick to the Panthers for a package that includes the No. 9 pick.
Pro Football Focus (staff) PFF NFL Stock Exchange Podcast: Post-combine 2023 NFL mock draft — Wilson
March 6
The Draft Network (Jaime Eisner) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Post NFL Combine Edition — Anderson
The Athletic (Mike Sando) NFL GMs and execs mock out the 2023 NFL Draft’s top 10 picks — Wilson
March 5
CBS Sports (Josh Edwards) NFL Mock Draft 2023: Anthony Richardson lands with Raiders; Bryce Young goes No. 1 as Bears trade back — Carter
March 4
Pro Football Network (Dalton Miller) Miller’s 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Anthony Richardson Soars, Jordan Addison and Quentin Johnston Find New Homes — The Cardinals trade the No. 3 pick to the Panthers for Nos. 9 and 39 and a 2024 first-round pick.
Feb. 28
ESPN (Mel Kiper Jr.) 2023 NFL mock draft: Mel Kiper’s first-round pick predictions — Anderson
NFL.com (Bucky Brooks) Bucky Brooks 2023 NFL mock draft 2.0: Raiders snag QB Will Levis; Cowboys, Chiefs add receivers — Anderson
The Athletic (Nick Baumgardner) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Three rounds, Carolina and Washington move up — Anderson
Pro Football Focus (Trevor Sikkema) Two-Round 2023 NFL Mock Draft: 4 QBs land in top 10, trenches dominate top half of order — The Cardinals trade the No. 3 pick to the Panthers in exchange for Nos. 9 and 39.
USA Today (Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz) NFL mock draft 2023: Where do Anthony Richardson, Will Levis land in pre-combine look? — Carter
Feb. 27
CBS Sports (Chris Trapasso) 2023 NFL Two-Round Mock Draft: Derek Carr joins Saints; Anthony Richardson goes No. 1 after Bears trade back — Carter
Feb. 23
The Athletic (staff) NFL 2023 Beat Writer Mock Draft: QBs go fast in flurry of trades; Aaron Rodgers dealt — Anderson
The Draft Network (Keith Sanchez) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Path To The Super Bowl — Carter
Yahoo! Sports (Charles McDonald) 2023 NFL mock draft 4.0: QB prospect makes big jump into top 10 as scouting combine beckons — Anderson
Feb. 22
CBS Sports (Ryan Wilson) 2023 NFL Two-Round Mock Draft: NFC East adds offensive weapons; Raiders replace Derek Carr — Carter
CBS Sports (Kyle Stackpole) NFL Mock Draft 2023: Bears trade Justin Fields and select QB with No. 1 pick; Packers add offensive playmaker — Carter
Feb. 21
NFL.com (Daniel Jeremiah) Daniel Jeremiah 2023 NFL mock draft 2.0: Tyree Wilson goes before Will Anderson Jr.; Lions take QB — Wilson
Pro Football Network (Tony Pauline) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: QBs Will Levis and Anthony Richardson Slide in First Round — Carter
Feb. 18
Tankathon (staff) 2023 NFL Mock Draft — Carter
Feb. 14
CBS Sports (Ryan Wilson) 2023 NFL Mock Draft post-Super Bowl: New Colts HC Shane Steichen gets franchise QB as four go in top 10 — Wilson
Feb. 13
NFL.com (Chad Reuter) Three-round 2023 NFL mock draft 1.0: Six trades spice up Round 1; Bears involved in three — Carter
Tankathon (staff) 2023 NFL Mock Draft — Carter
SB Nation (Joseph Acosta) NFL mock draft 2023: Updated first-round projection after Super Bowl — Anderson
Fox Sports (Jason McIntyre) Post-Super Bowl mock draft: Bryce Young slips out of top five — Carter
Pro Football Focus (Michael Renner) Post-Super Bowl 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Bryce Young and Will Levis off the board first, C.J. Stroud joins Panthers — Carter
Bleacher Report (staff) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: B/R NFL Scouting Dept.’s Post-Super Bowl Picks — Cardinals trade third pick for Carolina Panther’s Nos. 9, 40 and 115 picks in this year’s draft. Carolina also sends Arizona a 2024 second rounder.
33rd Team (staff) 2023 NFL Mock Draft 3.1: Post-Super Bowl Picks; Shocking Justin Fields, Aaron Rodgers Trades — Cardinals trade third pick for the Colts’ Nos. 4 and 35.
Barstool Sports (Matt Fitzgerald) In This Post-Super Bowl 2023 NFL Mock Draft, 3 QB Trades Are Made, And A Stunning No. 1 Overall Pick Emerges — Anderson
Feb. 12
The Draft Network (Brentley Weissman) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Mocking Without Trades — Carter
Draft Wire (Luke Easterling) 2023 NFL mock draft: Updated 1st-round projections after Super Bowl LVII — Carter
Sporting News (Vinnie Iyer) NFL Mock Draft 2023: Eagles add Round 1 talent to Super Bowl defense; Buccaneers land Tom Brady replacement — Carter
Feb. 10
NFL.com (Cynthia Frelund) Cynthia Frelund 2023 NFL mock draft 1.0: Cowboys select RB Bijan Robinson; Saints snag QB — Wilson
Feb. 7
NFL.com (Lance Zierlein) Lance Zierlein 2023 NFL mock draft 1.0: Buccaneers select Tom Brady’s successor — Anderson
Feb. 3
NFL.com (Eric Edholm) Eric Edholm 2023 NFL mock draft 1.0: Four QBs selected in top 10; Bills, Eagles add running back — Anderson
The Ringer (Danny Kelly) The Ringer’s 2023 NFL Draft Guide with scouting reports by Danny Kelly — Anderson
CBS Sports (Ryan Wilson) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Jets look elsewhere for franchise QB after four signal-callers go in top 10 — Anderson
Feb. 2
Pro Football Network (Arif Hasan) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Trade-Heavy First Round Sees Bryce Young Going First and 4 QBs Overall — Anderson
The Draft Wire (Luke Easterling) 2023 NFL mock draft: New 2-round projections for Senior Bowl week — Anderson
Feb. 1
The Touchdown Wire (Doug Farrar) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Saints back in the first round; Jets and Colts trade for quarterbacks — Carter
Yahoo! Sports (Charles McDonald) 2023 NFL mock draft 3.0: DeMeco Ryans’ Texans take their QB — and Sean Payton’s Broncos take one too — Anderson
Jan. 30
SB Nation (Mark Schofield) NFL mock draft 2023: Pre-Super Bowl edition — Anderson
The Draft Network (Joe Marino) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Overwhelming EDGE Talent — Anderson
The Athletic (Nick Baumgardner) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Bears stay put at No. 1, Raiders make a big move for a QB — Cardinals trade Las Vegas Raiders the No. 3 pick in exchange for Nos. 7, 38, 142 and 145
CBS Sports (Ryan Wilson) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Four QBs go in top 10, Jets look elsewhere for franchise passer — Anderson
Pro Football Focus (Trevor Sikkema) 2023 Mock Draft: Texans trade up to No. 1, three QBs land in the top 10 — Anderson
Sporting News (Vinnie Iyer) NFL Mock Draft 2023: Eagles add to Super Bowl defense; Bengals, Ravens reset secondaries; Seahawks join QB run — Carter
Jan. 29
33rd Team (staff) 2023 NFL Mock Draft 2.3: Who Lands Aaron Rodgers In Blockbuster Deal? Cardinals trade No. 3 pick to Colts’ in exchange for Nos. 4 and 35.
Jan. 28
Pro Football Network (Oliver Hodgkinson) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Las Vegas Raiders Are All In on Anthony Richardson — Carter
Jan. 27
CBS Sports (Josh Edwards) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Panthers orchestrate three-team trade, take Bryce Young at No. 1; Seahawks move up for QB — Gonzalez
CBS Sports (Josh Edwards) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Panthers orchestrate three-team trade, take Bryce Young at No. 1; Seahawks move up for QB — Three-team trade with Carolina Panthers and Chicago Bears
Jan. 26
Pro Football Focus (Marcus Mosher) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Colts trade up for Will Levis, Raiders land C.J. Stroud — Anderson
Jan. 25
ESPN (Mel Kiper Jr.) 2023 NFL mock draft: Mel Kiper’s first-round predictions for 31 picks — Anderson
CBS Sports (Chris Trapasso) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Raiders trade with Bears to pick C.J. Stroud; Seahawks use both firsts to bolster D-line — Carter
Jan. 23
NFL.com (Bucky Brooks) Bucky Brooks 2023 NFL mock draft 1.0: Bills, Giants land wide receivers in Round 1 — Carter
The Draft Network (Damian Parson) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Battle For QB1 Heating Up — Anderson
Jan. 22
Tankathon (staff) 2023 NFL Mock Draft — Carter
Draft Wire (Luke Easterling) 2023 NFL mock draft: Updated 1st-round projections after divisional round — Carter
Jan. 21
Pro Football Network (James Fragoza) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Lamar Jackson, Aaron Rodgers Trades Blow Up First Round — Carter
Jan. 20
NFL.com (Daniel Jeremiah) Daniel Jeremiah 2023 NFL mock draft 1.0: Texans, Ravens among four teams selecting quarterbacks — Anderson
Jan. 17
The Athletic (Dane Brugler) Dane Brugler’s NFL mock draft 2023, 2.0: Two rounds, three trades for quarterbacks — Anderson
Athlon Sports (Bryan Fischer) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Predictions — Wilson
Jan. 16
The Draft Network (Keith Sanchez) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Who’s QB1 Right Now? — Jones
CBS Sports (Ryan Wilson) 2023 NFL Draft: Colts, Raiders trade up for QBs; three passers off the board in first five picks — Anderson
Jan. 14
Sporting News (Vinnie Iyer) NFL Mock Draft 2023: Trade-tempted Bears take Will Anderson Jr. with No. 1 pick; Texans, Colts, Panthers clarify QB situations — Carter
Jan. 13
CBS Sports (Kyle Stackpole) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Raiders add protection for future QB; Cowboys, Packers add offensive playmakers — Anderson
Jan. 12
CBS Sports (Josh Edwards) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Bears faced with big decision at No. 1 overall; three QBs taken in top five — Carter
Jan. 11
CBS Sports (Chris Trapasso) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Colts trade up to pick Bryce Young at No. 1; Raiders reload at QB with Will Levis — Carter
Jan. 10
USA Today (Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz) NFL mock draft 2023: Where might Georgia, TCU stars land in first round? — Carter
Jan. 9
Pro Football Focus (Michael Renner) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Five QBs go in first round, including Colts trading up to No. 1 for Bryce Young — Anderson
Pro Football Network (James Fragoza) 2023 NFL Mock Draft: Bears Select Jalen Carter First Overall, Quentin Johnston Goes in Top 10 — Anderson
