Donnie Druin· Aug 19, 2026
Druin writes that Isaiah Adams remains the Cardinals' starting right guard and that Jon Gaines would be the first man up as a fill-in on the interior line, with Hayden Conner working with the second team.
“Gaines has capability to play at either of the guard spots and would likely be first up if Arizona needed a fill-in at any of the three positions.”
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- Depth Chart CallsJon Gaines IIArizona CardinalsAug 19, 2026
Jon Gaines II to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Beyond second-team center duties, Gaines has capability to play at either of the guard spots and would likely be first up if Arizona needed a fill-in at any of the three positions.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsIsaiah AdamsArizona CardinalsAug 19, 2026
Isaiah Adams to be 1st on the depth chart
“Bisontis was pushing to compete with starting right guard Isaiah Adams”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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