Cardinals considered ‘prime candidate’ to trade out of No. 4 pick in 2024 NFL Draft

The Arizona Cardinals find themselves holding a pivotal position in the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft, boasting the coveted No. 4 overall pick. As the draft landscape unfolds, with three quarterbacks anticipated to be selected within the top three picks and the emergence of a quartet of quarterback prospects, Cardinals’ general manager, Monti Ossenfort, stands poised to potentially capitalize on this situation by orchestrating a lucrative trade. Speculation abounds that the Cardinals may opt to field offers for their prime draft slot, with NFL insider Jordan Schultz suggesting that Arizona is not firmly committed to retaining the fourth pick. Schultz noted during an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show that Arizona’s leadership recognizes the team’s multifaceted needs and the surplus of talent available in the draft, indicating a willingness to entertain the prospect of trading down to address other positional gaps.

Contemplating the prospect of trading down prompts the question of whether it aligns with the Cardinals’ strategic interests. Trading the No. 4 pick could yield substantial returns, especially considering that by the time their turn arrives, the top quarterback prospects—Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, JJ McCarthy, and Jayden Daniels—are likely to have been selected. This would effectively position the Cardinals as gatekeepers for quarterback-hungry teams seeking to make a move up in the draft order. Potential suitors for such a trade include the Minnesota Vikings and the Denver Broncos, both holding later first-round picks and potential interest in securing a quarterback.