The Arizona Cardinals beefed up their practice squad today, bringing in defensive lineman Jared Harrison-Hunte and offensive lineman Vershon Lee. These aren’t just routine depth moves from the Dignity Health Arizona Cardinals Training Center in Tempe, AZ. These are two players, both undrafted rookie free agents in 2025, who have been grinding their way through the league, and their additions tell a story about building talent from the ground up.
Harrison-Hunte Brings Proven College Dominance
First up, defensive lineman Jared Harrison-Hunte. This guy, who stands at 6-4 and weighs 311 pounds, spent last season splitting time between the Carolina Panthers’ practice squad and their active roster. Think about that for a second. An undrafted rookie making it onto an active roster? That speaks volumes about his work ethic and raw talent. Before making it to the pros, Harrison-Hunte was a beast in college. He played at both the University of Miami from 2019 to 2023 and Southern Methodist in 2024. Over his collegiate career, he played in 56 games, starting 36 of them. His stats are wild for a D-lineman: 120 tackles, 15.5 sacks, and 29 tackles for loss. Add in an interception, a pass defensed, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery, and you have a player who clearly lives in opponents’ backfields. He’ll be rocking jersey #98 for the Cardinals. That kind of disruptive play, even if it’s from his college days, is exactly what you want bubbling up from your practice squad. This isn’t some unknown quantity. This is a guy who’s shown he can get after the quarterback and blow up plays.
Lee Adds Versatility And Leadership To The O-Line
Then there’s offensive lineman Vershon Lee, a massive presence at 6-4 and 318 pounds. Lee comes to Arizona after playing one game last season as a rookie with the Vikings. Just like Harrison-Hunte, Lee entered the NFL in 2025 as an undrafted rookie free agent, hailing from South Carolina. He spent the majority of his rookie season on the Vikings’ practice squad. Don’t let “one game” fool you, though. Lee was a collegiate ironman. He played five years at South Carolina, from 2020 to 2024, appearing in 51 games and starting 40. This dude wasn’t just showing up, he was leading. He was named a team captain as a senior in 2024. And get this: during his college career, he started at center, right tackle, and left guard. That’s serious versatility right there! In the NFL, having an offensive lineman who can plug into multiple spots is gold, even on the practice squad. He’ll be wearing #63 for the Cardinals.
What does this all mean for the Cardinals? These aren’t just bodies filling out a roster. These are two young players who’ve seen NFL action, who have proven college resumes, and who are hungry. For a team like Arizona, bringing in talent with this kind of collegiate production and pro potential for the practice squad is smart business. They’re developing players, building depth, and giving themselves options if injuries hit or if someone just flat-out earns a call-up. It’s about having that next wave ready to step in when their number is called. Keep an eye on #98 and #63 in Tempe. Their journey is just getting started, and you know they’re itching for a chance to prove themselves on Sundays.
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Originally reported by Revenge of the Birds.
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