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Cardinals Draft Carson Beck, Add Weapon and Depth

PUBLISHED Apr 24, 2026, 11:51 PM ET

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Tempe, Ariz. The Arizona Cardinals selected quarterback Carson Beck with the 65th overall pick in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday, and earlier used the third overall pick on running back Jeremiyah Love; the Rams selected Ty Simpson at No. 13 on Thursday, reshaping Arizona's draft expectations. Tempe, Ariz. Beck joins a quarterback room that includes Jacoby Brissett, Gardner Minshew and Kedon Slovis while Brissett has not attended voluntary offseason programs as he awaits a new contract; general manager Monti Ossenfort and coach Mike LaFleur described Beck as a developmental, competitive option, and the team will evaluate him during offseason work.

By Sidra | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Cardinals selected running back Jeremiyah Love with the third overall pick (early draft round).
Los Angeles Rams drafted Ty Simpson at No. 13 on Thursday, altering QB projections.
Arizona selected Carson Beck with the 65th overall pick, first pick of Round 3 on Friday.
Coach Mike LaFleur and GM Monti Ossenfort publicly commented that Beck fits the coaching staff’s preferences.
Beck entered a quarterback room including Jacoby Brissett, Gardner Minshew and Kedon Slovis; Brissett has not participated in voluntary offseason program while awaiting a new contract.

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Who Benefited

The Arizona Cardinals benefited by adding running back Jeremiyah Love with their third overall pick and drafting quarterback Carson Beck at No. 65, bolstering offensive playmaking and adding developmental depth at quarterback.

Who Impacted

Prospective targets and draft watchers, including Ty Simpson observers, saw expected draft plans altered when the Los Angeles Rams and Cardinals selected Simpson and Beck earlier than some models predicted, reshaping team strategies and draft expectations.