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USA Today
a day ago
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- USA Today
78 days till the Arizona Cardinals' 2025 season opener: Who has worn No. 78?
With 78 days till the Cardinals open the season against the Saints, we look at the players who have worn No. 78. We are counting down to the start of the 2025 regular season for the Arizona Cardinals and are now less than 12 weeks away. They will open the season on the road against the New Orleans Saints on Sept. 7. That is 78 days away. As we count down the remaining days of the offseason, let's look at who has worn that number uniform over the years for the Cardinals. Who has worn No. 78? Cardinals players to wear No. 78 Undrafted rookie tackle Josh Fryar is the Cardinals player currently wearing No. 78. That number hasn't been worn in a few years. Freddie Joe Nunn wore multiple numbers and was one of the best pass rushers the Cardinals have had since the late 80s. Yankowski was a good pass rusher for a decade for the Cardinals. Sacks were not an official stat in the 70s, but Pro Football Reference credits him with 30 in his career. Perhaps at some point again, the Cardinals will find another impact No. 78. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
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- Yahoo
2025 Arizona Cardinals UDFA profile: OL Josh Fryar
The Arizona Cardinals, following the 2025 NFL draft, signed six rookie free agents who went undrafted. They round out the 90-man offseason roster and, at the end of this week, will get their first NFL experience with rookie minicamp. Before that takes place, we will go over each player, their traits and college career, so you know more about them. Advertisement We continue with Ohio State tackle Josh Fryar. OL Josh Fryar college career Fryar played five seasons for Ohio State, appearing in 54 games, starting 30. He was the Buckeyes' starting right tackle in 2023-2024. he was the only Ohio State offensive lineman to play in every game last season when the Buckeyes won the national championship. He earned honorable mention all-Big Ten honors last season. The Athletic's Dane Brugler ranked him the No. tackle in the 2025 draft. OL Josh Fryar physical traits Fryar was not invited to the NFL combine. He is 6-foot-5 and 320 pounds with extremely long 34 5/8-inch arms. Advertisement At his pro day, he ran the 40 in 5.07 seconds. He posted a 4.75-second short shuttle and a 7.69-second three-cone. He posted a 34-inch vertical leap and a broad jump of 8-foot-11. OL Josh Fryar blocking metrics Fryar earned an overall 64.0 offensive grade from PFF and his blocking grade splits were 62.7 for run blocking and 62.9 for pass blocking. He was credited for allowing one sack, three quarterback hits and 20 total pressures in 16 games in 2024. He was penalized four times all season, three times in the College Football Playoff. He played exclusively right tackle last season. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts. This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: 2025 Arizona Cardinals UDFA profile: OL Josh Fryar
USA Today
05-05-2025
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- USA Today
2025 Arizona Cardinals UDFA profile: OL Josh Fryar
2025 Arizona Cardinals UDFA profile: OL Josh Fryar What there is to know about Cardinals rookie free agent tackle Josh Fryar, out of Ohio State The Arizona Cardinals, following the 2025 NFL draft, signed six rookie free agents who went undrafted. They round out the 90-man offseason roster and, at the end of this week, will get their first NFL experience with rookie minicamp. Before that takes place, we will go over each player, their traits and college career, so you know more about them. We continue with Ohio State tackle Josh Fryar. OL Josh Fryar college career Fryar played five seasons for Ohio State, appearing in 54 games, starting 30. He was the Buckeyes' starting right tackle in 2023-2024. he was the only Ohio State offensive lineman to play in every game last season when the Buckeyes won the national championship. He earned honorable mention all-Big Ten honors last season. The Athletic's Dane Brugler ranked him the No. tackle in the 2025 draft. OL Josh Fryar physical traits Fryar was not invited to the NFL combine. He is 6-foot-5 and 320 pounds with extremely long 34 5/8-inch arms. At his pro day, he ran the 40 in 5.07 seconds. He posted a 4.75-second short shuttle and a 7.69-second three-cone. He posted a 34-inch vertical leap and a broad jump of 8-foot-11. OL Josh Fryar blocking metrics Fryar earned an overall 64.0 offensive grade from PFF and his blocking grade splits were 62.7 for run blocking and 62.9 for pass blocking. He was credited for allowing one sack, three quarterback hits and 20 total pressures in 16 games in 2024. He was penalized four times all season, three times in the College Football Playoff. He played exclusively right tackle last season. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
Newsweek
02-05-2025
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- Newsweek
Undrafted Free Agent With Best Chance To Make Each NFC Roster
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The 2025 NFL Draft has come and gone, and a couple hundred players got to achieve their dreams by hearing their name called. However, even more players went undrafted, and this year, there's an especially talented crop of undrafted free agents. Whether it be due to injury, inconsistency, or off-field issues, there just aren't enough spots for everybody. A general view of the stage prior to round one of the 2025 NFL Draft on April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Photo byA general view of the stage prior to round one of the 2025 NFL Draft on April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Photo byPhoto byEvery year, though, several UDFAs make rosters and some of those players even play large roles. Last year, for example, linebacker Omar Speights and wide receiver Jalen Coker went undrafted and went on to play roles on the Los Angeles Rams and Carolina Panthers respectively. Now, let's identify one UDFA on each NFC team who has the best shot to make a roster in 2025. Arizona Cardinals: Josh Fryar, OL, Ohio State The Cardinals have not signed very many UDFAs at this point, so the pickings are slim. However, Josh Fryar, an offensive lineman from Ohio State, seemingly has the best shot of making the team. The former Buckeye has the size teams want at tackle, and has experience at three positions. Atlanta Falcons: Nick Nash, WR, San Jose State Nick Nash definitely had the production to get drafted. The San Jose State product caught 104 passes for 1,382 yards and 16 touchdowns in 2024. The Falcons aren't exactly deep at receiver, and it's not hard to imagine Nash beating out guys like Casey Washington, Chris Blair, and Dylan Drummond. Carolina Panthers: Luke Kandra, OL, Cincinnati Luke Kandra was a productive guard in the Big 12 and is another player who should've been drafted. The Panthers could use better depth on interior as well. Kandra didn't allow a sack in 2024 and earned a respectable 76.7 Pro Football Focus grade. Chicago Bears: Power Echols, LB, North Carolina Power Echols was extremely productive at North Carolina, racking up 100+ tackles twice and also having one interception in all four seasons. The linebacker went undrafted due to being undersized. However, Ryan Poles has shown an affinity for athletic freaks who are solid with the fundamentals. Dallas Cowboys: Traeshon Holden, WR, Oregon Traeshon Holden is a big-bodied receiver who has big-game experience from the SEC and Big 10. The Cowboys desperately need depth at receiver, and Holden could be a solid red-zone threat. Detroit Lions: Jackson Meeks, WR, Syracuse Jackson Meeks spent three years riding the bench at Georgia before transferring to Syracuse in 2024 and exploding for 78 catches and 1,021 yards. Meeks is a solid route-runner who comes down with 50/50 balls and would be a nice compliment on the back-end of the Lions' receiver room. Green Bay Packers: Nazir Stackhouse, NT, Georgia Nazir Stackhouse is a massive presence who dominated on the interior defensive line at Georgia. The defender easily could've been drafted, and could carve out a role behind Kenny Clark in Green Bay due to his size and ability to clog run lanes. Los Angeles Rams: Tru Edwards, WR, Louisiana Tech Tru Edwards is another player who was frequently mocked as a late-round selection. The receiver led the CUSA in receptions in 2024 and has the speed and route-running to find a role. In Los Angeles, the depth at receiver isn't great, meaning Edwards could easily find a spot. Minnesota Vikings: Logan Brown, OL, Kansas Logan Brown is probably the best offensive lineman to go undrafted this year. The Kansas product excels in pass-protection and run-blocking and didn't allow a single sack or quarterback hit in 2024. This is the type of player who could develop into a starting-level talent. New Orleans Saints: Marcus Yarns, RB, Delaware Marcus Yarns is a player who should've been drafted due to his breakaway speed alone. The Delaware product was one of the faster running backs in this class, and could fit in well behind Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller in New Orleans. New York Giants: Antwane Wells Jr., WR, Ole Miss If Antwane Wells Jr. would've produced in 2024 how he did in 2022, he easily would've been drafted. The receiver battled multiple injuries in college, but is a former top recruit and transfer portal target. Wells, when healthy, has the speed and route-running to be on an NFL roster. Philadelphia Eagles: Hollin Pierce, OL, Rutgers Hollin Pierce was elite for Rutgers in 2024, earning an 85.1 Pro Football Focus grade. The tackle has great size and strength but needs to refine his technique and footwork. If that happens, Pierce could develop on one of the best lines in the league. San Francisco 49ers: Corey Kiner, RB, Cincinnati It was surprising to see Corey Kiner go undrafted after racking up consecutive seasons of 1,000+ yards. Still, Kiner landed in one of the best possible places as Kyle Shanahan loves his running backs. The Cincy product could carve out a role in this rotation. Seattle Seahawks: A.J. Gillie, OL, Louisiana The Seahawks definitely improved their offensive line, but it still needs work. Thus, A.J. Gillie could certainly earn a role on this unit. The Louisiana product has a big frame that allows him to maul defenders as a run blocker. There's a spot for a player like that in Seattle. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jake Majors, C, Texas Jake Majors is another lineman that many expected to be drafted. Majors anchored the Longhorns' offensive line and has plenty of strength and big-game experience. The Texas product could be Graham Barton's backup. Washington Commanders: Robert McDaniel, S, Jackson State Robert McDaniel was a hard-hitting, tackling machine in the FCS. Now, the defender will try to earn a spot in a safety room that could use some depth. McDaniel could struggle in coverage, but his ability in run defense and on special teams could land him a spot.
