Justin Scott: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & College Stats
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Justin Scott is a freshman DL at Miami from Chicago, IL. He is listed at 6'4", 303 pounds. Gridiron AI's prospect model ranks Justin Scott No. 37 on its 2027 board (No. 13 among defensive linemen & edge rushers): a 60% chance to be drafted, 60% to go in the top 100 picks and 23% to go in the first round. His grade is driven by program & competition and recruiting pedigree. At Miami (2024–26) he made 58 tackles (10 for loss), recorded 2.5 sacks and had 0 interceptions and 1 pass defended.
Team details
- School: Miami
- Position: DL
- Class: Freshman
- Height: 6'4"
- Weight: 303 lbs
- Hometown: Chicago, IL
- Jersey: #5
- Big board: No. 37 of 2027 (No. 13 DL)
- Projection: Rounds 2-3
- Chance to be drafted: 60%
- Recruiting: 5-star
What drives his prospect grade
| Factor | Effect on his grade |
|---|---|
| Program & competition | Strong plus |
| Recruiting pedigree | Strong plus |
| Production & role | Strong plus |
| Size | Strong plus |
| Age & experience | Plus |
| Efficiency | Neutral |
College career stats
| Season | School | G | Tackles | Solo | TFL | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Miami | 7 | 25 | 11 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Miami | 12 | 26 | 15 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | Miami | 6 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2026 game log
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Tackles | TFL | Sacks | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | at Stanford | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | at Wake Forest | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Central Michigan | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | at Clemson | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Florida State | W | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Pittsburgh | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | at North Carolina | W | 4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0 |
Data provided by CollegeFootballData.com