Arizona Cardinals Monti Ossenfort's Mission Was Clear for the 2026 NFL Draft

Alex Clancy welcomes Damian Parson of Locked On NFL Draft and Bleacher Report to dissect the Arizona Cardinals’ 2024 NFL Draft from top to bottom. The episode kicks off with a focus on Monti Ossenfort’s mission in rounds one through seven, centering on adding early-impact players while navigating an incomplete roster. They break down the selection of Jeremiyah Love, discussing his versatility, potential to become a true offensive weapon, and how his arrival affects other running backs like Tyler Allgeier and James Conner. Damian Parson shares comparisons to Alvin Kamara’s Saints usage and emphasizes the importance of not overloading Love early, potentially using him as a weapon lined up all over the field—including the slot, given the team’s lack of speed at receiver. The conversation shifts to the Cardinals’ decision to draft Carson Beck, analyzing whether the pick was strategic, a hedge for the future, or a real QB competition with Jacoby Brissett. Damian Parson outlines scenarios for Beck earning the starting role and how the Cardinals can best approach preseason and regular season reps if the QB battle is close. The hosts then dive into late-round picks, notably Kaleb Proctor on the defensive line, exploring the value of drafting high-upside prospects from smaller schools and what to look for when scouting such players. The analysis concludes with a close look at wide receiver Reggie Virgil, examining his size, playing speed, Senior Bowl performance, and value as a depth option—especially if one of the Cardinals’ starters gets hurt. Throughout, Alex Clancy and Damon Parson provide nuanced perspectives on roster building, handling expectations, and what the Cardinals’ fanbase can realistically look forward to from the franchise’s latest set of rookies. Let's discuss.   Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnfl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)     Find and follow Locked On Cardinals on your favorite podcast platforms:     Apple https://apple.co/3gzT6Pg Spotify https://spoti.fi/3wsOL7a Audacy https://bit.ly/3xdaqjU Stitcher https://bit.ly/3cFWffn Google https://buff.ly/2yH7WOl Megaphone https://bit.ly/2RUBlC5x Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.