Summary

• Drafted: Round 1, 11th overall (2019) by the Cincinnati Bengals. Cincinnati Bengals

• College: University of Alabama.

• Key Statistics / Career: Williams started all 44 games during his college career at Alabama, splitting time at right and left tackle. Touchdown Alabama In the NFL, he has been a full-time starter (as of 2025) with 72 games played and 72 starts per Pro‑Football‑Reference.

• Accolades: Unanimous First‑Team All-American (2018), Jacobs Blocking Trophy (SEC’s top blocker) in 2018. Cincinnati Bengals He also won a CFP National Championship with Alabama in 2017.

• Character / Profile: Known for his technique, football IQ, and durability at Alabama. He suffered a shoulder injury (torn labrum) early in his NFL career but has since recovered. SI He is viewed as a smart, flexible lineman who can play multiple positions on the offensive line (tackle or potentially guard). CBS Sports

Strengths

• Technically sound footwork — Williams displays consistently good footwork and balance, rarely being out‑of‑position when pass‑blocking. CBS Sports

• Versatility — He played both right and left tackle in college; plus, he has the skill set to potentially slide inside to guard. Bama Hammer

• Strong hands and punch — Uses his hands well to control defenders, engage, and sustain blocks.

• Football intelligence — High understanding of blocking schemes, defensive fronts, and pre‑snap adjustments based on his Alabama coaching pedigree.

• Physical toughness / resiliency — Demonstrated the ability to come back from a significant shoulder injury (labrum) early in his career. SI

• Proven durability (post-injury) — Has started a large number of his NFL games since recovering, showing he can hold up at the pro level.

• Strong run-blocking potential — Has enough power and technique to be effective in the running game when he uses leverage and balance.

Weaknesses

• Arm length concerns — His arm length is slightly below what some teams prefer for a long‑arm tackle; this may limit his ability to consistently handle elite edge rushers. CBS Sports

• Athleticism ceiling — While technically solid, some scouts question whether his athletic upside is elite enough to be a long-term blind-side left tackle. CBS Sports

• Injury history — The rookie-season shoulder labrum injury raised durability concerns, though he has recovered. SI

• Size for modern LT — At ~302 lbs (college) / ~312 lbs (current), and not extremely tall, he may be challenged by very long, heavy defensive ends.

• One-dimensional at times — Some evaluators believe he will need to develop more counter‑moves in pass protection to handle dynamic, twitchy pass rushers.

• Gap in explosive play‑making — While solid and reliable, he may not be the type of tackle who dominates with pure power or sudden bull-rush strength consistently.

Fit & Outlook

Jonah Williams projects as a cornerstone offensive tackle with the flexibility to play either side of the line or potentially shift inside if needed. His technical foundation makes him a great fit for an offense that wants a stable, reliable pass protector who can handle a pro-style or zone‑blocking scheme. For the Arizona Cardinals (or whichever team he’s on), he offers starter-level play and the potential to anchor the offensive line for years — as long as he stays healthy and continues refining his leverage and counter techniques. With his current trajectory, Williams is likely to remain a long-term starter, and if he can improve against edge speed and length, he could be considered among the more dependable left tackles in the league.