The Arizona Cardinals have seven selections in the 2026 NFL draft currently, one in each round. Their selection in the fifth round is the 143rd overall pick. Since Round 5 is on Day 3 of the draft, these can be developmental, rotational and special teams player, and teams hope that maybe they can become more than that.
Who have been the last few players selected 143rd overall? Let’s have a look.
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2025: DT Jordan Phillips, Miami Dolphins
2024: LB JD Bertrand, Atlanta Falcons
2023: RB Israel Abanikanda, New York Jets
2022: TE Chig Okonkwo, Tennessee Titans
2021: S Tyree Gillespie, Las Vegas Raiders
2020: OL Ben Bredeson, Baltimore Ravens
2019: LB Ryan Connelly, New York Giants
2018: LB Ja’Whaun Bentley, New England Patriots
2017: RB Marlon Mack, Indianapolis Colts
2016: RB DeAndre Washington, Oakland Raiders
Bentley was very good for New England. Bredeson has been a solid NFL starter. Mack was a decent player. Okwonko is a solid tight end.
The Cardinals can hopefully land someone who turns into just a solid NFL player.
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This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: 2026 NFL draft: The last 10 players selected No. 143 overall