{"id":289971,"date":"2026-06-29T14:34:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T18:34:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=289971"},"modified":"2026-06-29T14:34:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T18:34:07","slug":"teitum-tuioti-2027-nfl-draft-early-scouting-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2026\/06\/29\/teitum-tuioti-2027-nfl-draft-early-scouting-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Teitum Tuioti 2027 NFL Draft Early Scouting Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Edge rusher Teitum Tuioti is a short, stout prospect who plays the game at full speed on every snap for the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/tag\/oregon-ducks\/\" target=\"_self\">Oregon Ducks<\/a>.\u00a0 He\u2019s earned late first-round placements in early mock drafts.\u00a0 What does the tape tell us?<\/p>\n<h2>Teitum Tuioti 2027 NFL Draft Early Scouting Report<\/h2>\n<h3>Measurables<\/h3>\n<p>Height: 6\u20193\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Weight: 263 lbs<\/p>\n<h3>Statistics<\/h3>\n<p>2025: 68 tackles, including 16 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks.<\/p>\n<p>2024: 58 tackles, including 7.5 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks.<\/p>\n<p>2023: 30 tackles, including 4 tackles for loss and 2 sacks.<\/p>\n<h3>The Tape<\/h3>\n<p>Games Watched: at <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/category\/bigten\/penn-state-nittany-lions\/\" target=\"_self\">Penn State Nittany Lions<\/a>, at <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/category\/bigten\/iowa-hawkeyes\/\" target=\"_self\">Iowa Hawkeyes<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/category\/bigten\/indiana-hoosiers\/\" target=\"_self\">Indiana Hoosiers<\/a> (College Football Playoffs)<\/p>\n<h3>Strengths<\/h3>\n<p>Tuioti is a ball of muscle and energy.\u00a0 His motor is permanently set to high, and he consistently makes plays because of it.\u00a0 In pursuit, his angles are good, and he never gives up on plays.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"max-width: px\"><smartframe-embed class=\"smartframe_wp_element\" customer-id=\"b0c95bc04383cef69c6b47df872135cf\" image-id=\"WmOB62XBy9rt\" style=\"width: 100%; display: inline-flex; max-width: 4500px; aspect-ratio: 4500\/3000;\" ><\/smartframe-embed><\/p>\n<p>Tuioti jolts blockers on their heels with his initial contact.\u00a0 He has heavy hands, and with this advantage, he can knife into the backfield and cause disruption. His ability to get across his man\u2019s face against the run leads to much of his tackle for loss production.<\/p>\n<p>As a pass rusher, his motor again helps him.\u00a0 His desire to get to the quarterback is clear on tape.\u00a0 Tuioti does a nice job of keeping his eyes beyond his blocker and on the quarterback.\u00a0 Therefore, when a quarterback climbs the pocket or extends a play, Tuioti can adjust his rush and make plays.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Teitum Tuioti with an inside rush (right side of defense) &#8211; nothing initially, but it&#39;s clear to see him looking beyond his blocker.  The QB tries to escape, Tuioti sees it and is able to shed.  Stayed with it nicely.<a  href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/NFLDraft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NFLDraft<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/N7nre1cwOT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/N7nre1cwOT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Paul Emery (@UKDraftFan) <a  href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/UKDraftFan\/status\/2071178059156250972?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">June 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Tuioti will attack blockers inside, outside, or with a bull rush down the middle of his man.\u00a0 The outside speed rush is the one he uses once he\u2019s set blockers up with his power.<\/p>\n<h3>Areas to Improve<\/h3>\n<p>Tuioti lacks the classic frame many NFL teams look for.\u00a0 Listed at 6\u20193\u201d, lack of length does show up on tape as blockers can get into his chest and he struggles to disengage.\u00a0 This was particularly evident against Indiana, where he didn\u2019t get off blocks throughout the game.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Teitum Tuioti vs Iowa RT Gennings Dunker.  Dunker gets into his chest early and Tuioti can&#39;t get him off.  For sure, an area to look for improvement in 2026.<a  href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/NFLDraft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NFLDraft<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/A1qHNX6m2m\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/A1qHNX6m2m<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Paul Emery (@UKDraftFan) <a  href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/UKDraftFan\/status\/2071185247220228574?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">June 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s also not an elite athlete.\u00a0 His speed rush isn\u2019t effective, and there is tightness in the hips evident when cornering, so he\u2019s a different type of edge prospect than someone like <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2026\/05\/26\/dylan-stewart-scouting-report\/\" target=\"_self\">South Carolina edge rusher Dylan Stewart<\/a>. NFL offensive linemen worry about facing edge rushers with speed and power.\u00a0 Tuioti has the power but not the speed, and that does limit his stock.<\/p>\n<p>Usually, Oregon edge rusher prospects have a wide skill set, often dropping in coverage.\u00a0 Tuioti isn\u2019t asked to do so that much, likely because when he does, he looks tight in the hips.<\/p>\n<p>At times, Tuioti\u2019s all-out style works against him, as he can bite on window dressing and be out of position.\u00a0 His tackling can also be hit and miss, sometimes leaving his feet or using his shoulder to tackle.<\/p>\n<p>Tuioti must also work to improve his hand use.\u00a0 He doesn\u2019t always use his hands well, particularly when rushing the passer.\u00a0 If he can show a little more nuance and also have a counter when blockers get into his chest, it will only help his stock.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Tests in 2026<\/h3>\n<p>It would be fascinating to see Tuioti against Indiana once again to see how he fares.\u00a0 The Ducks avoid them in the regular season, so we have to hope for a playoff matchup.<\/p>\n<p>The standout test for the Ducks is without question Ohio State on November 7 in Columbus.\u00a0 Outside of that game, they have just three other preseason top 25 teams on the schedule in <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/category\/bigten\/usc-trojans\/\" target=\"_self\">Southern California<\/a> (September 26) on the road, hosting the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/category\/bigten\/michigan-wolverines\/\" target=\"_self\">Michigan Wolverines<\/a> (November 14), and the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/category\/bigten\/washington-huskies\/\" target=\"_self\">Washington Huskies<\/a> (November 28).<\/p>\n<p>The full schedule <a  href=\"https:\/\/fbschedules.com\/2026-oregon-football-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Teitum Tuioti 2027 NFL Draft Projection<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to like Tuioti as a prospect because of the non-stop motor.\u00a0 He will make plays in the NFL because of it, but it\u2019s also important to look at his limitations.\u00a0 These were on show in the Indiana playoff game, where he struggled to make an impact on the game, particularly in reps against Indiana left tackle Carter Smith.<\/p>\n<p>Tuioti shows up more on tape than Dani Dennis-Sutton (pick 120, 2026 NFL Draft) did for Penn State last season, but his limitations are such that a first-round projection looks a little rich.\u00a0 After the NFL Combine, where his arm length and speed will become known, his stock will become clearer.\u00a0 He\u2019s a prospect who is difficult to slot without that information, but with improved hand use, that would become more likely.<\/p>\n<p><em>Main Photo Courtesy of Sam Navarro &#8211; Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Edge rusher Teitum Tuioti is a short, stout prospect who plays the game at full speed on every snap for the Oregon Ducks.\u00a0 He\u2019s earned late first-round placements in early mock drafts.\u00a0 What does the tape tell us? 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