Zion Tupuola-Fetui DL/EDGE Washington | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Zion Tupuola-Fetui DL/EDGE Washington
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Draft Year: 2024 | |
40 time: 4.80 seconds (77%*) | |
Overall Rank: #14 Position Rank: #5 (DL) | |
Height:
6-4
(65%*)
Weight:
241
(3%*)
Weight:
241
(3%*)
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Hands:
10 5/8
(92%*)
Arm:
33 1/4
(46%*)
Arm:
33 1/4
(46%*)
Span:
79
(35%*)
Span:
79
(35%*)
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Date of Birth: 07/05/2000 Age: 22.7 | |
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
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Draft Year: 2024 | ||
40 time: 4.80 seconds (77%*) | ||
Overall Rank: #14 | Position Rank: #5 (DL) | |
Height: 6-4 (65%*) | Weight: 241 (3%*) | |
Hands: 10 5/8 (92%*) | Arm: 33 1/4 (46%*) | |
Span:
79
(35%*)
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Age: 22.7 | DOB: 07/05/2000 | |
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
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Overall Rating: | 90.5 / 100 | |
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Game performance weighted rating | ||
Tackling: |
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47% |
Pass Rush: |
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75% |
Run Defense: |
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72% |
DRAFT PROJECTION: 1st - Mid Position rank: #5 | ||
College Games: 35 College Snaps: 872 | ||
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College Combine Results
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Draft Profile: Bio
Zion Tupuola-Fetui from Pearl City High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Tupuola-Fetui joined Washington.In 2018 as a freshman Tupuola-Fetui saw action in just 2 games and played a total of 11 snaps for the Huskies. He recorded only one tackle, no assists, while adding one stop.
As a sophomore for the Huskies in 2019 Tupuola-Fetui played in 12 games and took part in 151 snaps for the Huskies. He recorded only 6 tackles, 2 assists, while adding 2 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 4 total pressures, and 3 QB hurries, one QB hit, and no sacks during the year.
In 2020 as a junior Tupuola-Fetui played in 4 games and contributed on 222 snaps. He recorded only 8 tackles, 2 assists while making 10 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 20 total pressures, which included 11 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and a decent 7 sacks on the year.
In 2021 as a senior Tupuola-Fetui logged playing time in 5 games and logged a total of 130 snaps for the Huskies. He also added only 7 tackles, one assist, and 4 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 9 total pressures, which included 7 QB hurries, one QB hit, and one sack on the season.
In 2022 as a fifth year senior Tupuola-Fetui logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 358 snaps for the Huskies. He also added 17 tackles, 2 assists, and 15 stops. While in coverage Tupuola-Fetui made no pass breakups, no interceptions, and an unimpressive QB rating when targetted of 118.8. As a pass rusher, he tallied 31 total pressures, which included 23 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and a decent 5 sacks on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Tupuola-Fetui can be used as a rangy run defender inside, instinctive when it comes to locating the ball with the quickness to get to it before blockers can react at the second level.
- He has the speed to be effective in pursuit, and Tupuola-Fetui shows enough fluid athleticism that he might be able to transition to outside linebacker and hold up in coverage.
- He’s a high-effort pass rusher with an impressive combination of length and speed.
- Tupuola-Fetui shows good quickness off the line of scrimmage and flashes the violent hands to win around the edge.
- While he has the flexibility to dip and bend under tackles, what makes him truly dangerous is his ability to counter.
- Offers some versatility, rushing from a two-and three-point stance with the playing speed to stand up in space. Flashes strength as a bull rusher and his energy doesn't plateau.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Tupuola-Fetui likely won’t be able to anchor against the more powerful offensive linemen of the NFL.
- He’s more of a straight-line mover, incapable of consistently dipping and turning the corner. Tupuola-Fetui also has relatively short arms, and he’ll have trouble with NFL blockers getting into his chest.
- Is slightly high-cut and stiff in the hips, likely too stiff for 3-4 outside linebacker consideration.
Zion Tupuola-Fetui percentiles vs other Defensive Line's (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Zion Tupuola-Fetui (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
15.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
18.0