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Draft Prioritizes Depth: Cardinals, Titans, Chiefs, Rams Picks

4/29/2026

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Summary

NFL Teams Draft

The Arizona Cardinals selected running back Jeremiyah Love with the No. 3 pick.
The Los Angeles Rams chose quarterback Ty Simpson at No. 13, a controversial selection.
The Kansas City Chiefs traded up to No. 6 to draft cornerback Mansoor Delane.
The Tennessee Titans drafted wide receiver Carnell Tate at No. 4 to aid Cam Ward.
Analysts described the draft as talent-thin, saying teams prioritized long-term depth over quick stars.

Summary

Teams Chase Speed

The Los Angeles Chargers signed pass rusher Nadame Tucker after the 2026 NFL Draft, after his Western Michigan breakout with 55 tackles, 21 for loss, 14.5 sacks and four forced fumbles.
The Chargers added speedster Brenen Thompson, who ran a 4.26-second 40-yard dash at the combine.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted receiver Ted Hurst, who posted a 4.42-second 40-yard dash, placing players among the fastest skill-position picks and highlighting teams’ speed emphasis.

History

Historical Context

Originating as the National Invitational Camp in Tampa in 1982, the NFL Scouting Combine included the 40-yard dash among other drills, a metric later highlighted by Terrell Suggs’s 4.83-second run in 2003 despite his eventual success. By 2026, prospects such as Jeremiyah Love, Nadame Tucker and Ted Hurst illustrate how the combine’s speed emphasis still shapes draft strategy and player valuation.

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NFL Teams Draft

The Arizona Cardinals selected running back Jeremiyah Love with the No. 3 pick.
The Los Angeles Rams chose quarterback Ty Simpson at No. 13, a controversial selection.
The Kansas City Chiefs traded up to No. 6 to draft cornerback Mansoor Delane.
The Tennessee Titans drafted wide receiver Carnell Tate at No. 4 to aid Cam Ward.
Analysts described the draft as talent-thin, saying teams prioritized long-term depth over quick stars.

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