Former Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson, who recently retired, is set to announce the team's Day 2 picks at the 2025 NFL draft. The league revealed that Peterson will be announcing the Cardinals' selections in the second and third rounds, with picks at No. 47 and No. 78 overall. This announcement comes as part of the league's tradition of having team legends participate in the draft process.
Joining Peterson in the Day 2 pick announcements are former Cardinals players John Abraham and Simeon Rice. Abraham, who played for the Cardinals in 2013 and part of 2014, will represent the New York Giants, while Rice, a first-round pick by the Cardinals in 1996, will announce a selection for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The involvement of these former players adds a historical and nostalgic element to the draft proceedings, marking the 25th anniversary of Abraham's draft year.
For more in-depth coverage of the Arizona Cardinals and the NFL, fans can tune in to the Rise Up, See Red podcast featuring insights from Cards Wire's Jess Root and other experts. The draft announcements by Peterson and his fellow former players underscore the enduring connections between past and present players within the league.