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Jon Gaines II is a left guard for the Arizona Cardinals. The UCLA product was selected 122nd overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, becoming the first Bruins offensive lineman drafted by Arizona since 1982. After spending 2023 on injured reserve due to a knee injury, Gaines has appeared in 30 games over the last two seasons with five starts. In 2025, he made his first career start at left guard against the Rams and subsequently started the final four games, blocking for quarterback Jacoby Brissett as the offense recorded 300+ yards in 12 consecutive games.

Jon Gaines II played 17 games in 2025 with a 30% share of offensive snaps.

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T-49 of 64 · C market by AAV

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