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Huge UDFA predicted to have biggest impact in 2025 for Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals have had undrafted rookies make an impact. Over the last more than a decade, rookie free agents like Tony Jefferson, Trent Sherfield, Zeke Turner, Dennis Gardeck and Emari Demercado. Last year, receiver Xavier Weaver made the team, although he was inactive for most of the season.

This year, the Cardinals added six rookie free agents.

Which of those six has the best chance to make an impact in 2025?

According to Pro Football Network, that player will be defensive tackle Elijah Simmons

The Arizona Cardinals’ defense finished as one of the worst in the NFL a season ago (ranked 27th in PFSN’s Defense+ metric).