2023 NFL Draft Diamonds Scouting Report: DJ Scaife, OG, Miami (FL)

DJ Scaife the mauling offensive lineman from the University of Miami (FL) is a player to keep an eye on in the 2023 NFL Draft. Check out this scouting report by Hula Bowl Scout Elijah Ballew

Player Data

Name, Jersey #	DJ Scaife Jr. #51
School (Code)	FLMI
DOB, Class Yr	17 February 2000, 5YR SR
Height, Weight	6035, 309
40 Yd Dash	5.40
Arms, Hands	3314, 1000
Position/Depth	RT, 1
Honors/Captainship	N/A
Season Viewed (yr)	2022
Games Watched	TNMI, @ TXAM, MSSO, FLBC
Scout Name / Date	Elijah Ballew (7 October 2022)

Per Year Stats (Most Recent First)

2022	5 GP, 5 GS (393 snaps)
2021	12 GP, 10 GS (798 snaps)
2020	11 GP, 11 GS (890 snaps)
2019	13 GP, 13 GS (934 snaps)
2018	13 GP, 7 GS (592 snaps)

Player Summary:

Scaife has spent his playing career at Miami bouncing between right guard and right tackle, but his size and skills fit better on the interior. He has below-average height and weight but helps his case with a decent arm and hand size. He is a good run blocker but subpar in pass protection. His stance is narrow and a lack of hip mobility seems to hinder his ability to kick out wide, however, has good foot quickness. He takes smaller steps to keep his feet underneath his shoulders but does well keeping his balance. His kick step does not gain much ground and his hands more often than not shoot for the outside of the rusher’s pads. He is usually seen with the highest hips on his offensive line at the snap and tends to stand up vertically because of it. However, when power run plays are called in his direction, he indicates this and seems more focused on proper stance and technique. He possesses subpar speed but does well to keep his head up for his next block. He does a great job getting up to the second level and blocking in space with average sustain and finishing ability. Does well when pulling, albeit from a limited sample size. When faced with more than one rusher, Scaife does well enough to get a hand on whoever is not picked up more often than not. He seems most comfortable at the guard position and whenever he can run into his blocks upfield.

Scheme Fit:

Scaife is at his best in a vertical inside run scheme. He is best utilized when blocking inwards or when he can step upfield into his block. If you like to run it up the middle, he’s your guy.

Power Statement:

Scaife has significant experience at both guard and tackle but lacks the size and technique to effectively protect the outside. His ability in run blocking is overshadowed by his subpar pass protection and inconsistency.