Which Arizona Cardinals Day 3 pick will make biggest rookie impact?

The Arizona Cardinals completed their seven-player 2026 NFL draft class over the weekend. Their top selection, running back Jeremiyah Love, is expected to be an impact player.

But what makes a draft special is when there are late-drafted players who make an impact. Of their four players selected on Day 3 of the draft, one has a decent chance of standing out and maybe even being a starter.

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That would be defensive tackle Caleb Proctor, the Cardinals’ fourth-round selection.

Proctor was super productive as an interior defender for Southeastern Louisiana. He showed up big in games against bigger programs. He has size and elite athleticism. He has pass-rushing jioce that few on the roster have.

While he likely won’t start when they signed Roy Lopez and two recent first-round picks in Darius Robinson and Walter Nolen, he should certainly be in the defensive rotation. Dante Stills, as a rookie in 2023, had 47 total tackles and 3.5 sacks as a sixth-round pick.

Proctor can do something similar.

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