Oregon pass rusher Matayo Uiagalelei enters 2027 NFL Draft projections
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Oregon Ducks edge rusher Matayo Uiagalelei has drawn interest as a high-round prospect for the 2027 NFL Draft following his performance during the 2025 college football season. Fox Sports projected Uiagalelei as the 30th overall pick for the Seattle Seahawks in its most recent mock draft. The defender entered the current 2026 season with eight total tackles and one sack against the Boise State Broncos. During the 2025 campaign, he recorded 34 total tackles, six sacks, and four pass deflections. He continues to anchor a defensive front alongside teammate Teitum Tuioti, who contributed 9.5 sacks last year. The Ducks view this roster composition as a core element of their plan to contend for the National Championship this season.
- •Matayo Uiagalelei recorded 34 total tackles and six sacks during the 2025 season.
- •Fox Sports predicts the Seattle Seahawks will select Uiagalelei with the 30th pick in 2027.
- •Uiagalelei started the 2026 season with eight tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss against Boise State.
- •Teammate Teitum Tuioti returns to the pass rush after recording 9.5 sacks in 2025.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks select edge rusher in latest 2027 NFL mock draft
- 12:15 PMYahoo Sports — Bleacher Report has Seahawks selecting Oregon EDGE in 2027 mock draft
- 4:02 AMYahoo Sports — Oregon's Matayo Uiagalelei Joins Elite Defense in 2027 Mock Draft
"Matayo Uiagalelei is a player worth the Seahawks considering in next year’s draft to add to their edge rusher unit.
"Oregon Ducks star pass rusher Matayo Uiagalelei is predicted to land with an elite defense in the 2027 NFL Draft.
"The Seattle Seahawks select Clemson edge rusher Will Heldt in this latest 2027 NFL mock draft.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 3:00 PMSeahawks select edge rusher in latest 2027 NFL mock draft
The Seattle Seahawks select Clemson edge rusher Will Heldt in this latest 2027 NFL mock draft.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 12:15 PMBleacher Report has Seahawks selecting Oregon EDGE in 2027 mock draft
Matayo Uiagalelei is a player worth the Seahawks considering in next year’s draft to add to their edge rusher unit.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 4:02 AMOregon's Matayo Uiagalelei Joins Elite Defense in 2027 Mock Draft
Oregon Ducks star pass rusher Matayo Uiagalelei is predicted to land with an elite defense in the 2027 NFL Draft.
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