After defensive backs Treydan Stukes, Genesis Smith, Dalton Johnson and Michael Dansby were selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, several Arizona players have or will sign with NFL teams as undrafted free agents.
Justin Spears of the Arizona Daily Star reported center Ka'ena Decambra, cornerback Ayden Garnes, defensive tackle Deshawn McKnight and wide receiver Luke Wysong are the initial Arizona players who have signed as undrafted free agents.
Decambra signed with the Arizona Cardinals. Before transferring to Arizona for the 2025 season, Decambra played primarily right guard with some time at right tackle with Hawaii. Decambra started every game for Arizona at center in 2025.
Decambra will compete with guard Chase Bisontis, a second-round guard from Texas A&M and potentially, seventh-round pick, Mississippi offensive tackle Jayden Williams, for a roster spot in 2026. About 10.0 percent of UDFAs on the offensive line make NFL rosters.
Arizona Wildcats as UDFAs:
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) April 26, 2026
C Ka'ena Decambra, Arizona Cardinals
CB Ayden Garnes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DT Deshawn McKnight, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
WR Luke Wysong, Minnesota Vikings
Competiton for roster spots
McKnight had 26 tackles, led Arizona with 11.0 tackles for loss and had 2.0 sacks in 2025. Tampa Bay selected edge rusher Rueben Bain in the first round and tackle Demonte Campbell on the defensive line in the 2026 NFL Draft. Tampa Bay finished 20th in points allowed and 19th in total defense in 2026.
Garnes was seventh on Arizona in 2025 with 43 tackles, had 1.5 TFLs and tied for second with 8.0 passes defended in 2025. Garnes will join McKnight in Tampa. The Buccaneers drafted Miami CB Keionte Scott in the third round.
Wide receiver Luke Wysong signed with the Minnesota Vikings. Wysong had 24 receptions for 278 yards and had two TDs with 12 punt returns for 124 yards. Minnesota did not select a WR in the 2026 NFL Draft. Wysong's experience as a punt returner could help him make the Minnesota roster.
Other Arizona players to watch as unsigned free agents include running back Ismail Mahdi, wide receiver Kris Hutson, linebacker Riley Wilson and defensive lineman Tia Savea. This space will be updated as Arizona players sign with NFL franchises.
Arizona WR Javin Whatley has rookie mini camp invites from the #Eagles, #Colts and #Chiefs, a source tells @mzenitz and me.
— Chris Hummer (@chris_hummer) April 26, 2026
Whatley, who began his career at UT Chattanooga, had 181 catches for 2,615 yards and 23 touchdowns in his career. pic.twitter.com/JQ9AacNy4C
Wide receiver Javin Whatley had received invites for rookie minicamp from the Indianapolis Colts, Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles per Chris Hummer and Matt Zenitz of 247Sports. Whatley had 41 receptions for 490 yards and one TD in his one season with Arizona in 2025.
Arizona linebacker Riley Wilson has signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent.
— Justin Spears (@JustinESports) April 27, 2026
Wilson joins Arizona DT Deshawn McKnight and CB Ayden Garnes as Wildcats to sign with the Bucs as UDFAs.
Arizona linebacker Riley Wilson signed with Tampa Bay, joining his former Wildcat teammates Garnes and McKnight. In his one season with Arizona, Wilson had 51 tackles, 8.0 TFLs, 3.0 sacks, two interceptions and four passes defended. Tampa Bay drafted Missouri LB Josiah Trotter in the second round.
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