The Cardinals are near the top of the list of teams with major questions regarding the quarterback position, but with Dante Moore returning to Oregon and Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza projected to go No. 1 overall, they could be in a situation where other pressing needs are addressed at No. 3.
That’s why NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah’s first mock draft of the offseason has Arizona landing Utah offensive tackle Spencer Fano with the third overall pick.
The big question is who will be playing quarterback for the Cardinals in 2026, but there’s no clear QB answer for them at this point in the draft. They make a selection that will benefit whoever ends up under center. Fano has the versatility to play four different spots on the O-line (all but center) if needed.
The 6-foot-6, 302-pound lineman has been one of the top prospects linked to the Cardinals’ No. 3 overall pick this offseason.
Fano played 37 games in three seasons a Ute. He spent his entire freshman year at left tackle before shifting over to right tackle for the final two seasons of his collegiate career.
RELATED STORIES
Cardinals' potential No. 3 pick declares for 2026 NFL Draft
NFL mock draft tracker: What will Cardinals do with No. 3 pick?
After surrendering zero sacks in 12 games in 2025, Fano was awarded the Outland Trophy and earned a unanimous All-American selection. His decision to forgo his final year of eligibility and declare for the draft has made him the 12th-best prospect and second-best offensive tackle behind Miami’s Francis Mauigoa, according to ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr.’s updated big board.
Would Spencer Fano make sense for the Cardinals?
Offensive tackle play opposite Paris Johnson Jr., who posted a Pro Football Focus grade of 76.6, was a major weakness for the Cardinals in 2025.
It wasn’t just the tackle spot, though, with the majority of Arizona’s OL struggling. Center Hjalte Froholdt and his 72.0 PFF grade marked one of the only other bright spots for the unit.
The unit was also impacted by missed games, with Johnson, right tackle Jonah Williams and right guard Will Hernandez sidelined 20 combined games due to injury. Left guard Evan Brown also missed five games due to person reasons and another due to injury.
Hence then, the article about spencer fano lands with cardinals in daniel jeremiah s 1st mock draft was published today ( ) and is available on Arizona sports ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Spencer Fano lands with Cardinals in Daniel Jeremiah’s 1st mock draft )
Also on site :