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Cardinals Top Fantasy Players
These are the top fantasy football players of the Arizona Cardinals as ranked by Average Draft Position (ADP) in PPR-format mock drafts.
Data as of September 10, 2025.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trey McBride | TE | ARI | 3.09 | 8 |
| 2 | Marvin Harrison Jr. | WR | ARI | 4.02 | 8 |
| 3 | James Conner | RB | ARI | 4.05 | 8 |
| 4 | Trey Benson | RB | ARI | 12.05 | 8 |
| 5 | Tyler Allgeier | RB | ARI | 13.10 | 8 |
Trey McBride
Trey McBride's current ADP is 3.09, which is the 9th pick of the 3rd round, and 32nd selection overall.
Marvin Harrison Jr.
Marvin Harrison Jr.'s current ADP is 4.02, which is the 2nd pick of the 4th round, and 38th selection overall.
James Conner
James Conner's current ADP is 4.05, which is the 5th pick of the 4th round, and 40th selection overall.
Trey Benson
Trey Benson's current ADP is 12.05, which is the 5th pick of the 12th round, and 137th selection overall.
Tyler Allgeier
Tyler Allgeier's current ADP is 13.10, which is the 10th pick of the 13th round, and 154th selection overall.
Arizona Cardinals 2025 Schedule
| Week | Home/Away | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Away | New Orleans Saints |
| 2 | Home | Carolina Panthers |
| 3 | Away | San Francisco 49ers |
| 4 | Home | Seattle Seahawks |
| 5 | Home | Tennessee Titans |
| 6 | Away | Indianapolis Colts |
| 7 | Home | Green Bay Packers |
| 9 | Away | Dallas Cowboys |
| 10 | Away | Seattle Seahawks |
| 11 | Home | San Francisco 49ers |
| 12 | Home | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 13 | Away | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 14 | Home | Los Angeles Rams |
| 15 | Away | Houston Texans |
| 16 | Home | Atlanta Falcons |
| 17 | Away | Cincinnati Bengals |
| 18 | Away | Los Angeles Rams |
Arizona Cardinals News
Reggie Virgil, Cardinals Select Texas Tech Receiver Reggie Virgil in the Fifth Round
The Arizona Cardinals have selected Texas Tech wide receiver Reggie Virgil with the 143rd overall pick in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. A transfer from Miami-Ohio, Virgil excelled during his first and only season at Texas Tech, catching 57 passes for 705 yards and six touchdowns. He also coverted his two rushing attempts into two rushing touchdowns. With good hands and route-running skills, Virgil has a chance to produce in a depth role as early as his rookie season. He'll presumably spend this summer competing for the No. 4 receiver role behind Michael Wilson, Marvin Harrison Jr., and Kendrick Bourne.
April 25, 2026 10:22 AM EST
Carson Beck, Carson Beck Selected 65th Overall by Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals selected University of Miami quarterback Carson Beck with the 65th overall pick to kick off the third round of the 2026 NFL draft on Friday night. The Cardinals were fully expected to take a signal-caller at some point in this year's draft, and it ends up coming with the first pick of the third round. The Cardinals released former first-rounder Kyler Murray (foot) after a disappointing and injury-plagued 2025 campaign. Veteran Jacoby Brissett took over for Murray last year and had a career year in a pass-heavy offense. Beck is the heir apparent in the desert under center now, and he could end up playing in 2026 under new head coach Mike LaFleur. There was a time when Beck was considered a potential first-rounder, but that all changed after he suffered a torn UCL in his right elbow in 2024. Beck is often compared to Jared Goff. The 6-foot-4, 233-pounder had questions about his arm strength after elbow surgery and finished his final collegiate season with a 72.4% completion percentage, 3,813 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions in 16 games played. Beck will most likely head into training camp competing with Gardner Minshew for the backup job, but if Brissett struggles early, there will be plenty of noise for the Cardinals to get the Beck era started.
April 24, 2026 5:31 PM EST
Jeremiyah Love, Jeremiyah Love Ticketed for Potential Committee Role in Crowded Backfield?
Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love may initially find himself in a committee role given the crowded state of the team's backfield. The Cardinals selected Love third overall on Thursday night, and while he did fetch a hefty $50.5 million guaranteed contract, the existing players in Arizona's backfield should continue to have a role. James Conner is an established veteran who has shown that he can still contribute when healthy, and Tyler Allgeier managed to carve out a significant role alongside Bijan Robinson in Atlanta, so he can presumably do the same with Love in Arizona. Of course, Love represents the future in Arizona, and he's an immediate top-five running back in dynasty fantasy football. Even if we see a mix of him, Conner, and Allgeier to open the year, the Cardinals' goal will be to gradually get Love more involved so that he can handle at least 15-20 touches per game by the end of his rookie campaign. After all, he posted 3,014 scrimmage yards and 40 touchdowns over his final two collegiate seasons, so the sky is the limit.
April 24, 2026 7:47 AM EST
Trey Benson, Trey Benson Losing All Long-Term Value in Crowded Backfield
Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson's value has rapidly faded away in fantasy football leagues. Once regarded as a promising, up-and-coming third-round pick, Benson has now fallen to fourth on the depth chart and could be a cut or trade candidate this summer. His outlook was already bleak after the Cardinals signed Tyler Allgeier to pair with James Conner, but Arizona's selection of rookie Jeremiyah Love with the third overall pick ultimately spells disaster for Benson. It's partly his fault, as he never seized any of the opportunities presented to him. He had just 350 scrimmage yards and one touchdown as a rookie in 2024, and a season-ending injury cost him the chance to lead Arizona's backfield last year. We wouldn't be surprised to see the Cardinals carry four running backs into the season, but Benson could be the odd man out as a potential healthy scratch every week. He can be dropped in shallower dynasty formats, and he belongs at the bottom of your bench in deeper leagues.
April 24, 2026 7:16 AM EST
Tyler Allgeier, Is Tyler Allgeier Again Doomed to Backup Duty?
Arizona Cardinals running back Tyler Allgeier signed a two-year, $12.5 million deal in the opening hours of free agency, and even if the landing spot featured somewhat of an ambiguous backfield, many called for a year-five breakout as he was finally able to escape the shadow of RotoBaller's dynasty RB2, Bijan Robinson. Having never taken an NFL snap, Notre Dame prospect Jeremiyah Love enters the league as RotoBaller's RB4, and with the Cardinals spending the third overall pick to bring him to the desert, Allgeier looks to again be relegated to change-of-pace duty behind a young bellcow. He has already shown he can have moderate success in the role, finishing as the RB34, RB42, and RB38 across the past three seasons while providing the occasional spike week and serving as the game's most valuable insurance back; however, Allgeier managers who were unable to sell on his free agency bump are likely frustrated to find him back in a similar situation. Allgeier topped out as the dynasty RB28 heading into draft weekend, but he will be 28 by the time he next has a chance to look for a larger role. He is still a must-roster player on the strength of the injury insurance he provides, but the hopes that he could become anything more in his second home went up in smoke only three picks into the NFL Draft.
April 24, 2026 5:49 AM EST
