Matayo Uiagalelei DE/EDGE Oregon | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Matayo Uiagalelei DE/EDGE Oregon
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: EDGE RUSHER | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/19/2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.85 seconds (43%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 20.10 DOB: 07/02/2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: EDGE RUSHER | |
| Last Updated: 03/19/2025 | |
| Draft Year: 2026 | |
| 40 time: 4.85 seconds (43%*) | |
| Age: 20.10 DOB: 07/02/2004 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 87.3 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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80% |
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| Tackling: |
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66% |
| Pass Rush: |
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79% |
| Run Defense: |
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70% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
1st - Late
Overall Rank:
#28
Position rank:
#7
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| College Games: 27 College Snaps: 930 | ||
ESPN RATING: 86/100
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247 RATING: 97/100
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RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Matayo Uiagalelei from St. John Bosco High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Uiagalelei joined Oregon after being heavily recruited.In 2023 as a freshman Uiagalelei saw action in 13 games and played a total of 330 snaps for the Ducks. He recorded 11 tackles, 4 assists, while adding 10 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 12 total pressures, which included 10 QB hurries, no QB hits, and 2 sacks on the season.
As a sophomore for the Ducks in 2024 Uiagalelei played in 3 games and took part in 117 snaps for the Ducks. He recorded just 5 tackles, no assists, while adding 5 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 7 total pressures, and 4 QB hurries, one QB hit, and 2 sacks during the year.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Plays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side with strong hands.
- Uiagalelei has an excellent feel for working off blockers and knowing how and when to counter as the play goes on.
- As a pass rusher, Uiagalelei shows quickness off the line and has the fluid athleticism and flexibility to bend the edge.
- Uiagalelei has long arms and displays good power in his hands, which gives him the ability to slip off blocks. As a run defender, he has the speed to chase down ball carriers in pursuit.
- Flashes strength at the point of attack with active, violent hand use. Forceful with his upper body to defeat blocks. Strong hustle player.
- Challenges inside with quickness and strong hands. Run-and-chase defender who can leave a mark.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Uiagalelei struggles to shed blockers and doesn’t show ideal lateral movement skills. He also needs to make better use of his length and hands in the pass rush.
- Uiagalelei doesn’t move well laterally and doesn’t have a lot of range when it comes to pursuing on the backside.
- While Uiagalelei moves well laterally, he doesn’t always get there in pursuit.
How other scouting services rate Matayo Uiagalelei (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
25.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
6.0
*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.