DJ Uiagalelei QB Oregon State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
DJ Uiagalelei QB Oregon State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 12/10/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.87 seconds (40%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 23.0 DOB: 04/17/2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: Mobile Pocket Passer | |
| Last Updated: 12/10/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.87 seconds (40%*) | |
| Age: 23.0 DOB: 04/17/2001 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 81.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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78% |
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| Release Speed: |
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82% |
| Short Passing: |
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70% |
| Medium Passing: |
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68% |
| Long Passing: |
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84% |
| Rush/Scramble: |
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74% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
2nd - Late
Overall Rank:
#66
Position rank:
#13
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| College Games: 47 College Snaps: 2609 | ||
ESPN RATING: 86/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#43
Pos Rank:
#1
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 99/100
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| Ovr Rank: #2 Pos Rank: #1 | ||
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RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
DJ Uiagalelei from St. John Bosco High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 5-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Uiagalelei opted to join Clemson.In 2020 as a freshman Uiagalelei saw action in 9 games for the Tigers as he threw for 914 yards on 119 attempts with a completion percent of 65.5 for an average of 7.7 yards per pass, with just 5 TDs, while taking 3 sacks, and an excellent QB rating of 102.7.
In 2021 as a sophomore he played in 13 games as he passed for 2245 yards on 378 attempts with a completion percent of 55 for an average of 5.9 yards per pass, with 9 TDs, while also taking 20 sacks, and putting up QB rating of 69.6. He made 94 runs for a total of 419 yards at an average of 4.5 per rush.
As a junior in 2022 Uiagalelei played a total of 13 games. He passed for 2520 yards on 370 attempts and put up a completion percentage of 61.9 for an average of 6.8 yards per attempt, with 22 TDs, and allowing 20 sacks, with an excellent QB rating on the year of 94.0. As a runner he logged 129 runs for a total of 664 yards at an average of 5.1 per run.
After season's end Uiagalelei transferred to Oregon State where as a senior Uiagalelei saw action in 12 games as he threw for 2621 yards on 314 attempts with a completion percent of 57 for an average of 8.3 yards per pass, with 21 TDs, while taking 11 sacks, and totaling a QB rating of 97.4. He added 65 runs for a total of 275 yards at an average of 4.2 per run.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Uiagalelei is strong in the pre-snap phase, with an ability to identify mismatches.
- Very confident passer and shows good accuracy and feel when in rhythm. Showed better ball placement from past years and throws very catchable passes. Puts too much air in some of his throws and needs to show a lower trajectory on deep throws.
- He stands tall in the pocket and has the toughness and strong build to withstand contact when Uiagalelei throws.
- He has the prototypical size and athleticism for an NFL quarterback. He’s a fluid mover for a big QB, with the balance and coordination to set and re-set quickly to make throws.
- Uiagalelei has plenty of arm for the next level, and he can get plenty behind the ball on the move.
- Sprays the ball anywhere on the field, especially when given a pocket from which to deliver. Will step up into pocket while looking downfield, reset his feet and deliver.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Mechanically, his stride is inconsistent, adding to accuracy issues. His decision making after the snap is shaky.
- He’s going to have a tough time with full-field reads. Accuracy’s an issue when throwing into tight windows.
- Sails throws to either sideline; receivers make him look good with acrobatic catches. Back-foot throws are not accurate. Sometimes trusts his arm too much, trying to stick passes late in the play or when off-balance.
DJ Uiagalelei percentiles vs other Quarterbacks (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate DJ Uiagalelei (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
71.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
13.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.