Oscar Cardenas
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Career Summary
Oscar Cardenas is a tight end from San Antonio, Texas, who played at UTSA before joining the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
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Early Life
Cardenas was born July 25, 2001. He is the son of Oscar and Barbara Cardenas; his father played college baseball at Hill College and was drafted by the Texas Rangers in 1979.
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High School
Cardenas attended Brandeis High School in San Antonio. A unanimous first-team all-district tight end as a senior, he recorded 27 catches for 489 yards and five touchdowns and played in the San Antonio Sports All-Star Game.
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College Career
Cardenas played at UTSA from 2019 through 2024. He finished as the program's all-time leader among tight ends with 65 receptions, 1,138 receiving yards and nine touchdowns. In 2024, he started eight games before a season-ending injury and caught 13 passes for 141 yards and three touchdowns.
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Path to the NFL
After the 2025 NFL Draft, Cardenas agreed to terms with Arizona as an undrafted rookie free agent. The Cardinals listed him as a 6-foot-4, 275-pound tight end from UTSA.
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NFL Career
Cardenas entered the NFL with Arizona in 2025. He participated in the preseason before the Cardinals released him on August 25 and did not record a regular-season statistic.
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Career Accomplishments
Cardenas was a 2024 second-team All-American Conference selection and William V. Campbell Trophy semifinalist. He was a two-time all-conference tight end and a member of the 2024-25 American Conference All-Academic Team.
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Playing Style
Listed at 6-foot-4 and 265 pounds, Cardenas blended receiving production with physical blocking. UTSA described him as a versatile player who could run block, play physical football and contribute in the passing game.
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31090, 00-0040381, 2001-07-25, Oscar Cardenas, Oscar, Cardenas
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