The Arizona Cardinals had seven draft picks in the 2026 NFL Draft and then followed it up with seven undrafted free agents.
Over the next couple of days we will take a look at each of undrafted free agents to get to know them a bit, but also so they get their chance to show what they’ve done to get here.
Today we look at Oklahome defensive tackle Damonic Williams, from the team:
Damonic Williams (DOM-uh-nick) (6-2, 305) played two seasons at TCU (2022-23) before transferring to Oklahoma where he played his
final two collegiate seasons (2024-25). Last year at Oklahoma, Williams was a team captain and played 12 games (11 starts), collecting 27 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, three quarterback hits and a pass defensed. Overall in his college career, Williams started 50-of-52 games played and had 122 tackles (49 solo), 18.5 tackles for loss, 7.0 sacks, two forced fumbles, seven quarterback hits and a pass defensed.
Williams is another intriguing option along the defensive line and has potential as a rotational piece.
From NFL.com:
Rotational interior defender capable of playing either tackle spot. Williams is on the short side but possesses good length and an ability to stack and shed blocks as a two-gapper. He lacks lateral quickness and playmaking ability beyond smaller spaces, though. He needs to do a better job with his block take-on against down blocks and double teams. While Williams is capable against the run, his ineffectiveness as a pass rusher could limit his draft stock.
The Cardinals need help against the run, just as much as they need help rushing the passer, so if Williams can demonstrate an ability to create piles in the middle of the defense, he could earn practice squad consideration and maybe more.
Welcome to the desert, Damonic.
