An Auburn transfer who tied the school's career receptions record for a tight end before working his way onto Arizona's roster via the practice squad shuffle.
Rivaldo Fairweather built his college resume across two stops, first at Florida International and then at Auburn, where his combination of size and speed made him a reliable target in the SEC. He went undrafted in 2025 but has since found his way onto the Cardinals' active roster after a stint with the Cowboys.
Path to the league
Fairweather began his college career at Florida International from 2020 to 2022, then transferred to Auburn in December 2022. He went undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft and signed with the Dallas Cowboys as a free agent, later being waived in final roster cuts before re-signing to Dallas's practice squad.
Career highlights
At Florida International, Fairweather caught 54 passes for 838 yards and five touchdowns, including a game in which he tied the program record with three receiving touchdowns. Over two seasons at Auburn he added 62 receptions for 661 yards and eight touchdowns, earning Second Team All-SEC honors in 2023 and tying the Auburn career-receptions record for a tight end with 68 catches.
2025 season recap
After being waived by Dallas in final cuts, Fairweather spent the fall on the Cowboys' practice squad before the Arizona Cardinals signed him off it on December 30, 2025. He closed out his rookie season on Arizona's active roster wearing No. 45, working to establish himself in the Cardinals' tight end room.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Rivaldo Fairweather
- ESPN: Rivaldo Fairweather
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Tight End
- Group
- offense
- College
- Auburn
- Hometown
- Lauderhill, FL, USA
- Age
- 24
- Status
- active
