Matayo Uiagalelei
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Matayo Uiagalelei
Height
6-5
Weight
270
College
Oregon
Position
DE/EDGE
Class
Sophomore
Home town
Bellflower, CA
84.0/100
Player Rating
10
PositionRank (DL)
4.85
FortyYD Time
Sacks
8.5
Fumbles Forced
2
Tackles
31
Sol tackles
20

Matayo Uiagalelei DE/EDGE Oregon | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Matayo Uiagalelei DE/EDGE Oregon
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

SUB-POSITION: VERSATILE DL
Last Updated: 09/25/2024
Draft Year: 2026
40 time: 4.85 seconds (43%*)
Age: 20.4 DOB: 07/02/2004
Measurables:
Height: 6-5 (74%*) Weight: 270 (59%*)
Forty: 4.85 (O) (43%*)
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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SUB-POSITION: VERSATILE DL
Last Updated: 09/25/2024
Draft Year: 2026
40 time: 4.85 seconds (43%*)
Age: 20.4 DOB: 07/02/2004
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-5 (74%*) Weight: 270 (59%*)
Forty: 4.85 (O) (43%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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Overall Rating: 84.0 / 100
Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced
Offense Rating:
80%
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Tackling:
61%
Pass Rush:
77%
Run Defense:
76%
DRAFT PROJECTION: 2nd - Late
Overall Rank: #67 Position rank: #10
College Games: 24 College Snaps: 803
Grade: 4 ESPN  Stars 4 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 86/100
Grade: 247 Sports 4  Stars 247 Sports 97 Stars 247 RATING: 97/100
Grade: 5 Stars 5 Stars RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
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
67.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
10.0
*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.