DJ Uiagalelei: College Stats| Age| NFL Draft| Injury| 40 time

Introduction

DJ Uiagalelei entered college football with sky-high expectations as a five-star recruit and heir apparent to Trevor Lawrence at Clemson. Despite flashes of brilliance, his journey included transfers, injuries, and an undrafted NFL entry. This article unpacks his college stats, current age, NFL draft story, injury updates, and (as available) any reported 40-yard dash times.

1. Age & Background

• Full Name: David John Uiagalelei

• Date of Birth: April 17, 2001 — Age: 24 as of August 2025

• Background: A five-star recruit out of St. John Bosco (Bellflower, California), he played multiple seasons at Clemson before transferring to Oregon State (2023), then Florida State (2024).

2. College Career & Stats

Clemson (2020–2022)

• 2020 (Freshman): Appeared in 9 games, 914 passing yards, 5 touchdowns, 65.5% completion, QB rating ~102.7.

• 2021 (Sophomore): 2,245 yards, 9 passing TDs, 55% completion, 419 rushing yards.

• 2022 (Junior): 2,520 yards, 22 TDs, 61.9% completion, 664 rushing yards.

Totals at Clemson (by some counts): 5,681 passing yards, 36 TDs, plus 913 rushing yards and 15 rushing TDs.

Oregon State (2023)

• Threw for ~2,621 yards, 21 TDs, 57% completion, and added 275 rushing yards.

Florida State (2024)

• In just five games: 1,065 passing yards, 4 TDs, 6 INTs, ~53.8% completion (affected by throwing-hand injury).

Career Totals

• Passing: ~8,319 yards, 57 TDs

• Rushing: ~1,132 yards, 21 TDs.

3. NFL Draft Journey

• Declared for the 2025 NFL Draft on December 16, 2024.

• While once considered with early-round upside, his stock fell due to uneven performance in 2023–24; many projections listed him as undrafted or a late Day 3 pick.

• Ultimately went undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft, but quickly signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as a UDFA.

4. Injury Update

• Suffered a broken finger (throwing-hand) late in a game against SMU in October 2024, leading to surgery and expected to miss several weeks or possibly the rest of the 2024 season.

• The injury severely impacted his completion rate and overall performance that season.

5. 40-Yard Dash Time

• No verified or publicly reported 40-yard dash time is available for DJ Uiagalelei. Combining his size (6′4″, ~250 lbs) with scouting reports, he’s described as more of a pocket passer with limited escapability—not typically characterized by elite speed.

6. Scouting Insights & NFL Outlook

Strengths

• Physical Profile: Strong arm, able to make every throw; tall, durable build.

• Accuracy Upside: Experience across three programs shows adaptability; flashes under center as well as shotgun.

Weaknesses

• Mechanics & Decision-Making: Inconsistent mechanics, especially under pressure; struggles with diagnosis and reads, leading to turnovers.

• Performance Decline: Regression in senior year and injury diminished draft stock.

NFL Role

• Seen as a high-ceiling developmental project or backup QB—possibility to grow into a starter depending on refinement.

7. Summary Table

FAQs

Q1: How old is DJ Uiagalelei?
A: He is 24 years old, born on April 17, 2001.

Q2: What were DJ’s best college seasons?
A: His 2022 season at Clemson was statistically his best: 2,520 passing yards and 22 touchdowns with 61.9% completion. At Oregon State in 2023, he added 2,621 yards and 21 TDs.

Q3: Why wasn’t he drafted?
A: Declining production, a serious injury, turnovers, and inconsistencies in senior season contributed to him being undrafted in 2025, despite early scouting promise.

Q4: Does he have a 40-yard dash time?
A: No verified time is publicly available, and he isn’t known for elite running speed.

Q5: Can he still become an NFL starter?
A: Yes—his size and arm talent give him considerable developmental upside. With refinement, he could emerge as a starting-caliber QB.