ARIZONA \u2014 The Arizona Cardinals are evaluating all options ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, though the offensive line remains a top priority.<\/p>\n
And as it should, as a mix or injuries and overall poor play through the year saw Arizona’s form in terms of OL play dip in 2025. Under first-year head coach Mike LaFleur, that needs to change. <\/p>\n
After a strong free agency period, the Cardinals shouldn’t be hesitant of using draft picks to continue building the trenches.<\/p>\n
That could come in the form of Florida Gators OT Austin Barber, who says he is taking a Top 30 visit with the Cardinals ahead of the draft. <\/p>\n
“I had formal and informal interviews at the NFL Combine. I met with a bunch of teams at the Senior Bowl. I\u2019ve pretty much met with every team in the NFL. I\u2019m about to take some pre-draft ’30’ visits with the Cincinnati Bengals, Tennessee Titans, and the Arizona Cardinals,” he told<\/a> Draft On SI’s Justin Melo. <\/p>\n Teams are allowed up to 30 visits with prospects who aren’t considered local. These draft players are allowed to visit the team facility so organizations can get more face time with coaches and front office before the draft. <\/p>\n Barber is a swing tackle who can play either left or right, though with Paris Johnson anchoring down the weakside of Arizona’s line, his best chances to play would come on the right side of the line. <\/p>\n However, with his late-round draft stock, he could simply emerge as a backup option on either side in the desert. <\/p>\n