Oklahoma OL Marquis Hayes Picked by Arizona Cardinals

One other one in all Invoice Bedenbaugh’s offensive lineman had their NFL desires come true.

Marquis Hayes, a three-year starter at left guard for the Sooners, was taken by the Arizona Cardinals with the No. 257 general choose within the 2022 NFL Draft on Saturday.

Rated a 4-star recruit by Rivals out of Pattonville Excessive College in St. Louis, Hayes redshirted for a 12 months and sat as a redshirt freshman in 2018 earlier than turning into a fixture on OU’s offensive line for his ultimate three years in Norman.

The 6-foot-5, 324-pound guard began 37 video games over the previous three seasons for the Sooners, and was a mainstay of Bedenbaugh’s line since getting inserted into the beginning lineup.

Final 12 months, Hayes was an All-Large 12 Second Group choice as voted for by each the related press and the coaches, and he was a Tutorial All-Large 12 First Group Honoree in each 2020 and 2021.

Hayes was the fifth Oklahoma participant chosen within the 2022 draft.

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