ARI Mack Wilson
NFL player. Position: LB. Team: ARI.
Quick Facts
- Position: LB
- Team: ARI (Arizona Cardinals)
2026 Outlook
Wilson was a successful IDP sleeper pick in 2025, drafted as LB62 overall but finishing as LB22 in points per game thanks to his role as the Cardinals' lone every-down linebacker. He produced average-to-below-average tackle numbers but supplemented with key plays. In the second half of 2025, Wilson suffered an injury that sidelined him for the remainder of the season, but he is expected to return fully healthy for 2026. His role as the Cardinals' LB1 is not expected to change, making him positioned to once again greatly outperform his offseason value as IDP managers overlook him in favor of younger competitors like Cody Simon. Simon is currently being drafted at the same ADP as Wilson (LB49) but will compete for the LB2 role, leaving Wilson as the clear, locked-in full-time starter. This setup presents easy value for IDP managers: a proven every-down starter at average tackle production and regular big-play capability, priced cheaply enough for late-round targeting. (per 2026 Fantasy Football IDP Sleepers: Linebacker - The IDP Show)
Role / Depth Chart
Cardinals' LB1 — lone full-time starting linebacker in 2026, expected to maintain the same role from 2025.
Injury Status
Suffered injury midway through 2025 that sidelined him for the remainder of the season. Expected to return healthy for 2026 training camp and preseason.
Recent News
- 2026-08-03 — 2026 Fantasy Football IDP Sleepers: Linebacker (2026 Fantasy Football IDP Sleepers: Linebacker - The IDP Show)
Open Questions
- Will Wilson's injury from 2025 impact his conditioning or role heading into 2026?
- How much of his 2025 big-play production was sustainable versus situational?