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.<\/p>\n
Who have been the last few players selected 143rd overall? Let’s have a look.<\/p>\n
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2025: DT Jordan Phillips, Miami Dolphins<\/p>\n
2024: LB JD Bertrand, Atlanta Falcons<\/p>\n
2023: RB Israel Abanikanda, New York Jets<\/p>\n
2022: TE Chig Okonkwo, Tennessee Titans<\/p>\n
2021: S Tyree Gillespie, Las Vegas Raiders<\/p>\n
2020: OL Ben Bredeson, Baltimore Ravens<\/p>\n
2019: LB Ryan Connelly, New York Giants<\/p>\n
2018: LB Ja’Whaun Bentley, New England Patriots<\/p>\n
2017: RB Marlon Mack, Indianapolis Colts<\/p>\n
2016: RB DeAndre Washington, Oakland Raiders<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The Cardinals can hopefully land someone who turns into just a solid NFL player.<\/p>\n
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