A First-Team All-American with almost no receiving production, Dalen Cambre carved out an NFL path on special teams as a blocked-punt and return specialist.
Dalen Cambre is a wide receiver for the Giants whose value at Louisiana came almost entirely from special teams rather than the passing game. Undrafted in 2025, he stuck around New York's roster on the strength of that same reputation as a difference-maker in the kicking game.
Path to the league
Cambre played college football at Louisiana from 2019 to 2024. His offensive receiving numbers were minimal, just 123 yards for his career, but he handled holder duties for field goals and returned punts and kicks, highlighted by a blocked punt and a fumble return for a touchdown. He earned First-Team All-American recognition in 2024 largely on the back of his special-teams impact and went undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Career highlights
Cambre's calling card has always been special teams rather than receiving stats, a rare path to All-American honors that made him a notable name among 2025's undrafted free agent class. The New York Giants signed him after the draft, betting on that same skill set translating to the NFL.
2025 season recap
Cambre spent time on the Giants' practice squad before being signed to the active roster in December 2025. He appeared in seven games as a rookie, working primarily in a special-teams role while continuing to compete for a spot in New York's wide receiver room.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Dalen Cambre
- Pro Football Reference: Dalen Cambre
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Wide Receiver
- Group
- offense
- College
- Louisiana
- Hometown
- Lafayette, LA, USA
- Age
- 25
- Status
- active
