Getting to know the Steelers 2025 UDFAs: Aiden Williams

After the Pittsburgh Steelers selected seven players in the 2025 NFL draft, they continued adding to the roster by coming to terms with seven undrafted free agents. With many draft profiles focusing on those players towards the top and middle of the NFL draft, it is time to get to take a look at these other members of the Pittsburgh Steelers who will have just as much opportunity to make the roster in 2025 as those who were selected in the draft, despite the more difficult path.

Remember, some draft profiles for these players are quite harsh as they are looking at them as a draftable prospect. Taking a flyer on an UDFA is a completely different story as many times the potential the player shows is what lands them on an NFL offseason roster.

Next up is guard Aiden Williams from Minnesota-Duluth.

Aiden Williams

Guard
Senior
Minnesota-Duluth
6’5″; 314 lbs.

Playing four seasons in Minnesota–Duluth, Aiden Williams appeared in 40 games playing left tackle. In his final season, Williams even had one carry for 11 yards and a touchdown.

Current Steelers at the position:

Guard

• Isaac Seumalo
• Mason McCormick
• Spencer Anderson*
• Max Scharping
• Lecitus Smith
• Doug Nester
• Steven Jones
• Aiden Williams

*Listed as OL

Draft Profile

Here is a breakdown from nfl.com:

Overview

Sixth-year senior who is likely to transition from tackle to guard due to a lack of length. Williams has a frame that should accept more muscle mass with additional work and he plays with admirable aggression. He has the athletic qualities move-blocking teams look for and can get to play-side/back-side blocks. His hand placement and pad level frequently leave him at a disadvantage leverage-wise, though, and his pass protection is too reactive, leading to frantic recoveries that lack technique. Williams has developmental potential that might warrant a trip to a practice squad for a look.

Strengths

• Needs more mass but possesses a pro-caliber body type.
• Able to gain ground quickly as a lateral blocker off the snap.
• Aggressive into first contact and stays active through the rep.
• Athletic in his lower half to adjust and recover in his pass sets.
• Throws hands into pass rusher with early extension.

Weaknesses

• Didn’t face size/talent matches across from him during college career.
• Might not have enough anchor to withstand pro power as a guard.
• Will need to improve pad level and/or hand placement for leverage.
• Gets sloppy with footwork and base width in pass protection.

Film

To finish things off, let’s take a look at the film…

NOTE: The breakdown itself is in Spanish, but Williams is pointed out on each play to watch. He was playing at left tackle although he is projected to be a guard.