From now until the 2025 NFL Draft, we hope to 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 down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Ole Miss interior defensive lineman JJ Pegues.
No. 89, JJ PEGUES, DL, OLE MISS (Redshirt Senior) — 6021, 323 POUNDS
-2025 East-West Shrine Bowl participant
MEASUREMENTS
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| JJ Pegues | 6021, 323 | 9 1/4″ | 33 1/4″ | 78 3/4″ |
| 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
-Explosive athlete on the interior of the defensive line; quick first step to win in the trenches
-Possesses heavy hands at the point of attack; can shock linemen with his punches
-Good feet for the position; able to change directions and vary rushes, tapping into his athleticism
-Plays with real power in the run game; attacks pulling linemen and is largely immovable in the run game
-Versatile lineman that can handle anything from 0-tech to 5-tech along the defensive line; fundamentally sound in all roles
-Quick, explosive spin move that he busts out on the interior, catching guards and centers off guard
-Great closing speed as a pass rusher; chews up ground in a hurry hunting the QB
-Flashes good hand usage as a pass rusher on perimeter; good Superman chop in his tool bag
-Can be a multi-faceted weapon at the next level with his short-yardage experience
THE BAD
-Is limited as a pass rusher when it comes to counters; tends to stall out when first move doesn’t win
-Needs to continue to develop his hand usage as a pass rusher; still developing defensively after move from TE
-Some questions about his motor; tends to not finish plays, could be due to two-way usage and lack of conditioning
-Still very raw as a defensive lineman; doesn’t have the natural awareness other guys in class possess in the trenches
-Limited impact production across three seasons as DL in SEC
-Shorter arms for the position that could hinder him at the next level
BIO
-Named a first-team All-SEC defensive tackle in 2024
-Finished 2024 season with 42 tackles, 13.