What is the status of the Arizona Cardinals’ receiver room? GM Monti Ossenfort has done a great job at supplying this group with talent. And yet, players get hurt, and suddenly the situation becomes dire, and backups become the norm.
As long as Michael Wilson and Marv Harrison can remain vertical, the receiver group is good. Free agency brought in WR Kendrick Bourne from the San Francisco 49ers and will provide a new alternative to the slot position.
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Cardinals lost some key role players this offseason. First off was Greg Dortch, who was a terrific slot guy. Zay Jones had his moments, but wasn’t re-signed. Now, it is up to guys like Xavier Weaver, Devin Duvernay, and Andre Baccellia.
Maybe the answer is in this year’s NFL draft, slated for April 23-25. Later, an intriguing prospect should be available in the sixth round.
Tyren Montgomery was a complete unknown until he showed up at the Senior Bowl and blew everybody away. He caught everything thrown his way. He came to this All-Star game as an undrafted prospect and now has at least a Round 6 grade and would not surprise anyone to see him go in the fifth-round.
He broke the school records for single-season catches, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. He scored 17 TDs in his final college season.
WR Tyren Montgomery
Draft projection: Round 6
Browns pick: #183
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Specifics:
Accolades: D-3 First Team All-American, First Team All-Ohio Athletic Conference, OAC Wide Receiver of the Year, AFCA Second Team All-American (2024), Senior Bowl invitee, American Bowl All-Star Game invitee
Positives:
- Former star basketball player
- Natural hands
- Great YAC
- Can handle a heavy load
- Catches everything
- Able to reach the high point
- Will fight on contested catches
- Senior Bowl star
Negatives:
- Can he handle the next level
- Narrow frame can be pushed around
- Raw with route technique
- Not a good run blocker
- Will turn 25 his rookie year
- Can be bullied by physical corners
- Relies on athleticism rather than precision
- Needs to add mass
Expert Draft Site Analysis
Tyren Montgomery is an electrifying playmaker at John Carroll University with a unique journey. His breakout season this year put him on the national radar, earning D3 Preseason All-American honors. Montgomery’s combination of elite athleticism, speed, and natural instincts makes him a dangerous weapon on the field. Though relatively new to football, his route running, sharp cuts, and field awareness are already turning heads. He’s also a selfless, high-motor player who takes pride in doing the little things — including laying key blocks. With rare physical tools and a high ceiling, Montgomery is a raw but highly coveted NFL prospect — a true diamond in the rough ready to shine at the next level.
