Need to Know! Meet new Cardinals OT Jayden Williams

COLLEGE STATION, TX - OCTOBER 29: Mississippi Rebels offensive lineman Jayden Williams (71) prepares to pass block during the football game between the Ole Miss Rebels and Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field on October 29, 2022 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Ken Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images When the Arizona Cardinals concluded the 2025 season, it was noticeable to everyone in the league that the offensive line needed work. This group ranked #26 in efficiency, and it showed.

What contributed to this low number was the fact that both offensive tackles, Paris Johnson and Jonah Williams, ended up on IR at some point. Lack of good offensive guard play also donated to the problems. RELATED: CARDINALS SELECT JAYDEN WILLIAMS OUT OF OLE MISS BIRD GANG‼️ Jayden Williams is headed to the @AZCardinals #HottyToddy x #BirdGang pic.

twitter. com/Ake7HjUsPu — Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) April 25, 2026 During the entire offseason, many offensive line free agents have been signed, plus in the recent college draft, Arizona selected offensive guard Chase Bisontis from Texas A&M, and then OT Jayden Williams from Ole Miss. Who is Williams?

How can he help this offense? Beginnings Jayden Kiyon Williams was raised in Conway, Arkansas, and went to Conway High School. He was a star basketball player who was part of a state championship in his junior year.