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Arizona Cardinals C Hjalte Froholdt top-ranked center in NFC West by far
Arizona Cardinals C Hjalte Froholdt top-ranked center in NFC West by far Froholdt is the No. 10 center in the NFL, according to PFF. No other NFC West center is higher than No. 19. The offseason is for lists and rankings will continue for months, and we have new players rankings at center from Pro Football Focus. PFF ranked the 32 starting centers. Arizona Cardinals center Hjalte Froholdt ranked 10th in the NFL. But how does that stack up with the rest of the centers in the NFC West? He actually is the top-ranked center in the division by far. NFC West centers ranked by PFF Analysis When was the last time we could say the Cardinals had the best center in the division? Lyle Sendlein was solid but probably never reached that level comparatively. The fact that he is far and away the top-ranked center in the division is fun for fans. Seattle's whole offensive line has questions except at left tackle. Oluwatimi has room to improve as a young player. Brendel and Shelton are serviceable. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
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2 days ago
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Arizona Cardinals C Hjalte Froholdt a top-10 center per PFF
Arizona Cardinals C Hjalte Froholdt a top-10 center per PFF PFF ranks Hjalte Froholdt as the No. 10 center in the NFL in 2025 Arizona Cardinals center Hjalte Froholdt has been a revelation since he was signed in 2023. Signed two a two-year deal after only starting six games in three previous seasons and immediately stepped into the starting center role. He signed a two-year extension at the start of last season. According to PFF's center rankings entering 2025, he is a top-10 center in the league, coming in at No. 10. Since landing in Arizona in 2023, Froholdt has continued to elevate his game each season. His 76.1 PFF overall grade ranked in the top five among qualifying centers this past season, powered largely by his ability as a run blocker. Froholdt is a mauler in gap concepts, where his 82.9 PFF run-blocking grade in 2024 ranked fourth at the position. Froholdt has been solid and reliable, starting all 34 games over the last two seasons and playing in 99% and 98% of the team's offensive snaps over the two seasons. His pass-blocking efficiency last season was 98.0%, allowing three sacks and 22 total pressures all season. It's been a long time since the Cardinals had what most would call a top-10 center. We whether he can keep it up for a third season in 2025. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
USA Today
08-05-2025
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- USA Today
Greatest remaining need for Arizona Cardinals revealed, and PFF believes it is on offense
Greatest remaining need for Arizona Cardinals revealed, and PFF believes it is on offense The Cardinals have spent the offseason rebuilding the defense. One position on offense has a somewhat glaring hole. The Arizona Cardinals have done a lot this offseason to shore up their roster, especially defensively. Their additions in free agency and the NFL draft were focused on the defense. They also brought back several players and made minor moves on offense. After all their moves, what is still their greatest need? PFF gave what they feel is each team's greatest remaining need at this point in the offseason. For the Cardinals, it is a position on offense. Arizona Cardinals' greatest remaining need PFF believes the Cardinals' interior offensive line is their biggest remaining need on the roster. The Cardinals put together a solid offseason, including the draft, but their interior offensive line could still use more juice. Hjalte Froholdt and Evan Brown at center and left guard, respectively, were serviceable with 76.9 and 69.5 PFF pass-blocking grades in 2024. But Isaiah Adams struggled at right guard. It will be those same three at the top of the depth chart heading into the season. It is true that right guard is a question mark. Adams struggled in his five starts to end his rookie season. They added Royce Newman in free agency, but he has not been a regular starter in multiple seasons. They still have Jon Gaines on the roster. Will Hernandez remains a free agent but the door appears to be open still for his return after he has recovered from his torn ACL. If Hernandez is re-signed, the Cardinals will be in good shape. If the starter ends up being Adams, Newman or Gaines, it will be a question mark. Another remaining need for Cardinals The other area where the Cardinals could upgrade is at wide receiver. They seem content with their current group of Marvin Harrison Jr., Michael Wilson, Greg Dortch and Zay Jones, and they added Simi Fehoko and are counting on Xavier Weaver contributing in his second NFL season. We will see if they have any urgency to add talent to the receiver room or if they simply bank on growth and development. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
