Dec 16, 2022; Orlando, Florida, USA; UTSA Roadrunners tight end Oscar Cardenas (9) catches a pass during the second half against the Troy Trojans at Exploria Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images Mike Watters-Imagn Images

UTSA Tight End Oscar Cardenas Signs UDFA Deal With Arizona Cardinals

Originally posted on G5 Football on SI | By Joe Londergan | Last updated Apr 28, 2025 7:44 PM ET

The UTSA Roadrunners saw one player drafted over the weekend when defensive back Zah Frazier was chosen by the Chicago Bears in the fifth round. However, a handful of other players from the Roadrunners have earned professional opportunities.

Jeff Traylor's program announced that UTSA tight end Oscar Cardenas signed with the Arizona Cardinals shortly after the draft.

#210TriangleOfToughness ▶️ Valley of the Sun ️@OCardenas84_ is headed to the @AZCardinals!#BuiltByUTSA | #BirdsUp pic.twitter.com/5MdyaGl8Zx
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A homegrown San Antonio product, Cardenas played six seasons for UTSA, playing a critical roe in their Conference USA Championship wins in both 2021 and 2022, also earning a bachelor's degree and a master's degree. In his time with the Roadrunners, he appeared in 65 games with 40 starts. He caught 95 passes for 1138 yards with nine touchdowns.

In 2022, he earned an All-Conference USA Honorable Mention. When UTSA made the switch to the American Athletic Conference, he was a third-team All-AAC selection in 2023 and a second-team All-AAC selection in 2024.

An injury limited his participation in the 2024 season. However, Cardenas still caught 13 passes for 141 yards and three touchdowns. The 6'4" 265-pound tight end could help bolster the Cardinals offensive front in both the passing game and as a run blocker.

NFL Mini Camps are scheduled to begin in mid May.