The Arizona Cardinals have seven selections in the 2026 NFL draft currently, one in each round. Their selection in the second round is No. 34 overall. Hopefully, whoever they select can make a meaningful contribution.
Who have been the last few players selected at No. 34 overall? Let’s have a look.
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2025: WR Jayden Higgins, Houston Texans
2024: WR Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers
2023: TE Sam LaPorta, Detroit Lions
2022: WR Christian Watson, Green Bay Packers
2021: WR Elijah Moore, New York Jets
2020: WR Michael Pittman Jr., Indianapolis Colts
2019: CB Rock Ya-Sin, Indianapolis Colts
2018: OL Will Hernandez, New York Giants
2017: OL Cam Robinson, Jacksonville Jaguars
2016: LB Jaylon Smith, Dallas Cowboys
Many have been great players or simply starters. Smith didn’t work out because he was drafted after suffering a serious injury. Moore was perhaps the most disappointing pick of the group, and even he has had an all right career.
The Cardinals should be able to get a decent player in the second round in this draft.
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This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: 2026 NFL draft: The history of the No. 34 pick