Former Stanford Cardinal joins the Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals signed UFA WR and STs contributor Simi Fehoko to a 1-year deal today. Starting for two seasons at Stanford, he caught 62 passes for 1,146 yards, 18.4 ave. and 9 TDs.
We have signed WR Simi Fehoko.
Welcome to the #BirdGang! pic.twitter.com/1FsnCIC7j8
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) March 14, 2025
During the pre-draft process Fehoko clocked a 4.39 40 and an extraordinary 6.78 3-cone for a player 6-4, 218.
Fehoko was drafted in the 5th round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Cowboys.
Here are the details of his NFL career, according to Wikipedia:
Dallas Cowboys
Fehoko was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fifth round (179th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft. He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021.As a rookie, he appeared in 5 games, playing mainly on special teams, but did not record any stats. He was placed on Reserve/COVID-19 list for the fifteenth game against the Washington Commanders. He was declared inactive for the Wild Card playoff game.
In 2022, he appeared in 5 games, making 5 receptions for 24 yards. He suffered a left shoulder injury in the fifth game against the Los Angeles Rams. On October 15, 2022, he was placed on injured reserve.
In the 2023 preseason, he fell on the depth chart behind second-year player Jalen Tolbert and rookie Jalen Brooks. On August 29, 2023, he was waived.
Pittsburgh Steelers
On August 31, 2023, Fehoko was signed to the practice squad of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was on the same team as his cousin, nose tackle Breiden Fehoko.
Los Angeles Chargers
On September 25, 2023, Fehoko signed with the Los Angeles Chargers off the Steelers practice squad, to provide depth after Mike Williams was lost for the season. He reunited with offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, who also was his offensive coordinator with the Cowboys. He was released on December 5 and re-signed to the practice squad two days later. He appeared in 6 games playing mostly on special teams, while compiling one reception for 9 yards, one touchdown and one special teams tackle. He was declared inactive in 3 contests.
He signed a reserve/future contract on January 11, 2024.
Arizona Cardinals
On March 14, 2025, Fehoko signed with the Arizona Cardinals
Connection to Simi Fehoko: Cardinals’ WR coach/passing game coordinator Drew Terrell who is a passionate and heavily involved Stanford alum.
Chargers’ Highlights:
Simi Fehoko Highlight: First NFL TD Comes After WR Gets Wide Open on Drag Route (chargers.com)
Simi Fehoko Highlight: 78-Yard Touchdown (chargers.com)
Note: The Cardinals now have 3 pass catchers from Stanford: Michael Wilson, Elijah Higgins and Simi Fehoko. You might want to call the Terrell Trio.
Welcome to the Cardinals, Cardinal!