GLENDALE –The Arizona Cardinals are being touted as one of the biggest winners of the 2025 NFL draft. Arizona’s defense-heavy draft saw the franchise select raw, talented defensive players who will be critical for the team next season. General manager Monti Ossenfort spent six of the team’s seven picks on defense, which brought critiques from fans and media outlets about the Cardinals’ offense next season.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Ossenfort responded by reversing their draft ideology in the undrafted free agent market by going offense-heavy with his signings. The Cardinals signed six undrafted free agents, five of them were on offense, headlined by Wisconsin wide receiver Bryson Green.
Arizona Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort during an NFL pre-draft press conference at the Cardinals Dignity Health Training Center in Tempe on April 18, 2024.
Cardinals six undrafted free agents:
Nov 23, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Bryson Green (9) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
- Wisconsin WR Bryson Green
- Tennessee DT Elijah Simmons
- UTSA TE Oscar Cardenas
- UConn OL Valentin Senn
- Ohio State OL Josh Fryar
- Florida State OL Jeremiah Byers
Nov 23, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Bryson Green (9) catches a touchdown against Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Ceyair Wright (15) during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
Green spent his collegiate career with two programs: Oklahoma State and Wisconsin. In two seasons as a Cowboy, Green recorded 48 catches, 723 receiving yards, and seven touchdowns. Then, the Allen, Texas native transferred to Madison to spend his final two collegiate years with the Badgers. At Wisconsin, he recorded 49 catches, 699 receiving yards, and four touchdowns.
The Cardinals needed a wide receiver entering the NFL draft but elected to wait for the undrafted free agent market to address that issue. At 6’2 and 215 pounds, Green is a downfield threat, averaging 14.7 yards per reception in his collegiate career. Green has the size and physicality to thrive in the league but lacks technique and stats, leading to him going undrafted.
Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon talks with quarterback Kyler Murray (1) during the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Jan. 7, 2024. Syndication: Arizona Republic
Arizona’s wide receiver depth was shallow last season, with Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michael Wilson the only receivers surpassing 500+ yards. Green comes into as situation that is in dire need of size on the outside and could be a surprise for next season for the franchise in the passing game.
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Reporter Tanner Tortorella covers general assignment for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @TannerTSports
