Giants Navigate QB Transition Amid NFL Draft Prospects, Cardinals Eye 2026 Lineup

As the NFL offseason progresses, teams are already looking ahead to the 2026 NFL Draft with specific positional needs in mind. The Arizona Cardinals, having not addressed their interior offensive line adequately in 2024, may prioritize the guard position, relying on Isaiah Adams and Evan Brown to improve or else seek upgrades through the draft. Meanwhile, the New York Giants have taken a cautious approach with rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, opting to start veteran Russell Wilson in 2025 while monitoring Dart's development, reflecting lessons learned from the unpredictable career start of Josh Allen. Wilson, once a top QB prospect, has been retrospectively ranked as the best pick from the 2012 NFL Draft class due to his past elite performance, though he is now in a transitional phase of his career. On the college football front, Arch Manning has emerged as the top prospect for the 2026 NFL Draft, drawing significant attention as he prepares to lead Texas against Ohio State, led by safety Caleb Downs, in a highly anticipated season opener. These developments highlight the ongoing strategies NFL teams and college programs employ to build future success through the draft and player development.