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Jess Root

3 undrafted rookies make final roster for Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals will be relying on youth in 2023. They did not cut any of their draft picks, although two are not on the 53-man roster (OL Jon Gaines went on season-ending injured reserve and CB Garrett Williams is on NFI to start the season).

They also had three undrafted rookies make the team initially.

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RB Emari Demercado

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Demercado made an impression in the first preseason game, scoring the game-winning two-point conversion with two seconds left on the clock.

An undrafted rookie out of TCU, he played some on special teams, returned some kicks and comes out of college able to pass block.

With only three running backs on the roster, he might be safe.

WR Daniel Arias

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Arias is the team’s sixth receiver, which means his time on the roster might not be very long.

But he was a special teams in college at Colorado and played a ton on special teams in the preseason. He also adds length to the receiver room.

 

TE Blake Whiteeart

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Whiteheart also made the team as the fourth tight end on the roster. He played a ton both on offense and on special teams in the preseason. He made a fantastic contested catch in the preseason finale.

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