The Arizona Cardinals kicked off their rookie minicamp this Friday, marking a key step in building for the 2025 season. With just 16 players in attendance, this year’s camp is a focused affair, reflecting a shift away from the larger, tryout-heavy groups of years past. In fact, the team didn’t bring in any tryout players—a trend that’s become standard for the Cardinals recently.

The roster is a blend of fresh talent and a few familiar faces. Seven draft picks headline the group: Beck, Love, Virgil, Bisontis, Jayden Williams, Proctor, and Sharar. They’re joined by seven undrafted rookie free agents: Wallace, Geers, De Cambra, Damonic Williams, Robertson, Culp, and Williams Jr. These newcomers are eager to prove themselves and earn a spot on the final roster.

Rounding out the 16 are two players who were already on the team last season. Tight end Fairweather was signed in December from the Dallas Cowboys’ practice squad, while Palmer—a 2024 draft pick by Arizona—spent most of last year on the practice squad before being promoted late in the season. Their experience gives the rookies a glimpse of what it takes to stick in the NFL.

This minicamp isn’t just about drills; it’s the first chance for these players to show they belong. For fans, it’s an exciting preview of the next generation of Cardinals football.