From now until the 2026 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Villanova OG Temi Ajirotutu.
No. 74 Temi Ajirotutu/OG Villanova – 6041, 310 pounds (Sixth-Year Senior)
MEASUREMENTS
Player Ht/Wt Hand Size Arm Length Wingspan
Temi Ajirotutu 6041/310 N/A N/A N/A
40-Yard Dash 10-Yard Dash Short Shuttle 3-Cone
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Broad Jump Vertical Bench Press
N/A N/A N/A
THE GOOD
– Higher-cut player but good overall build
– Great burst/snap as a puller, repeatedly used on gap schemes and effective in kicking out EMOL
– Engulfs defenders at second level
– Good run blocker who throws his weight around
– Anchor to stall out bull rushes in pass protection
– Good enough foot speed to get out in space on screens
– IDs and picks up blitzes and stunts
– Lots of experience and three-position versatility
– Cleaned up penalty problems that plagued him early in career
The Bad
– On ground too often in run game
– Vulnerable on his edges in pass protection
– Rocks back in stance as puller and gives away assignment
– Occasionally exposes chest in pass protection
– Slides off blocks on zone schemes
– Footwork in pass protection is choppy, retreats too much and hips can open up
– Takes false steps on drive blocks in run game
– Clear competition concerns
– Older than most prospects
Stats
– Career: 2,883 offensive snaps as three-year starter (1,077 LG, 844 LT, 961 RT)
– 2025: 896 offensive snaps (852 LG, 44 LT)
– 729 RT snaps in 2023, most LT reps came in 2021 and 2022
– Spent 2020-2025 in college
– 17 career penalties (9 in 2021, one in 2025)
– Pro Football Focus’ No. 72 overall grade of 2025 guards among 195 qualifiers (No. 64 pass protection, No. 89 run blocking)
– Allowed six career sacks, including one in 2025 per PFF
Injury History
– Took medical redshirt after four games of 2024 for unknown injury
Bio
– Turned 24 in January 2026
– From Queens, New York
– Chose Villanova over Stony Brook and Monmouth
– 2025 AP All-American honorable mention and 2025 first team All-CAA selection
– Competed in track & field at Villanova, walking on in 2024 (shot put & discus)
– Part of Villanova’s Student Government Association, serving as Vice President
– Played center on his HS basketball team
– Youngest of four siblings (two older brothers, one older sister)
Tape Breakdown
Temi Ajirotutu became a decorated and versatile lineman for FCS Villanova, settling in at left guard for the 2025 season. He possesses NFL size and good play strength, swallowing up linemen and especially linebackers at the second level.
His best reps came as a puller, showing snap out of his stance (though he often sat/leaned back as a “tell” he was going to pull), to erase the EMOL on kickout blocks.
In pass protection, he shows strength to anchor against bull rushes. He’s more prone to getting beat on his edges.
He’s on the ground too often in the run game, especially on zone schemes, and his footwork in pass protection needs work. Perhaps that’s how he was taught but he retreats and gives up too much ground.
Against quality competition in the FCS playoffs, Ajirotutu wasn’t as dominant as you’d like for an FCS player to show he can compete at the next level.
Conclusion
Ajirotutu is a true sleeper with the size, strength, and athletic profile to give him an NFL chance. There wasn’t one serious flaw on tape that said this guy shouldn’t be in a camp somewhere. But it felt like he got by a bit on his physical traits, and I didn’t see the technical prowess needed to win consistently against football’s best.
His calling card is having 800-plus snaps at three different positions. Most prospects can’t say that. It likely makes Ajirotutu a low-end UDFA signing instead of a tryout bid. My NFL comp is Lecitus Smith.
NFL Projection: Undrafted Free Agent-Tryout
Steelers Depot Grade: 5.8 (Fringe Roster Player)
Grade Range: 5.3-6.2
Games Watched: vs Sacred Heart (2025), vs Illinois State (2025), vs William & Mary (2025)
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