An undrafted UMass product who has carved out a decade-long career, Elijah Wilkinson has started games at right tackle, left guard and right guard across four NFL franchises.
Elijah Wilkinson signed with Denver as an undrafted free agent in 2017 and has since turned himself into a versatile, dependable offensive lineman. Now in his 10th NFL season, he brings experience at multiple line spots to Arizona's roster.
Path to the league
Wilkinson played right tackle at UMass, appearing in 37 games with 33 starts and helping the Minutemen average over 356 yards per game as a senior. He went unselected in the 2017 NFL Draft but signed with the Denver Broncos, was briefly waived and re-signed to the practice squad before earning a roster promotion that October.
Career highlights
Wilkinson has played for the Broncos, Bears, Falcons and Cardinals across his career, appearing in 96 games with 62 starts. Those starts have come at right tackle (37), left guard (18) and right guard (7), reflecting his value as a versatile interior and edge option along the line.
2025 season recap
Wilkinson started all 17 games at right tackle for Arizona in 2025, the first time in his career he started every game in a season. He logged over 1,000 offensive snaps and re-signed with the Cardinals on a two-year deal for 2026.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Elijah Wilkinson
- Pro Football Reference: Elijah Wilkinson
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Offensive Tackle
- Group
- offense
- College
- Massachusetts
- Hometown
- Downingtown, PA, USA
- Age
- 31
- Status
- active
