Elijah Paige, OT, Southern Cal: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & Scouting Report
1. General Information
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Name |
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Position |
Offensive Tackle (OT) |
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Jersey Number |
#72 |
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Class |
Redshirt Junior |
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School |
Southern Cal |
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Height / Weight |
6’7″ / 320 lbs |
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Hometown / HS |
Phoenix, Ariz. / Pinnacle HS |
2. Career Statistical Breakdown
Offensive Line & Miscellaneous Production
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Season |
Team |
Conf |
Class |
G |
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2023 |
Southern California |
Pac-12 |
FR |
5 |
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2024 |
Southern California |
Big Ten |
FR |
13 |
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2025 |
Southern California |
Big Ten |
SO |
7 |
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Total |
25 |
3. NFL Combine Testing Projections
Projected baseline physical metrics for the 2027 NFL Draft cycle based on his towering 6’7″ frame, length, and verified collegiate movement profiles at offensive tackle.
- 40-Yard Dash: 5.18 – 5.28 seconds
- Vertical Jump: 28.0″ – 30.5″
- Broad Jump: 8’10” – 9’2″
- 10-Yard Split: 1.80 – 1.86 seconds
- Bench Press: 24 – 28 repetitions
4. Scouting Notes
Background Profile
Elijah Paige came to Southern California as a highly touted four-star prospect out of Pinnacle High School in Phoenix, Arizona, choosing the Trojans over a litany of top-tier offers. Possessing rare natural dimensions for the edge of an offensive line, Paige earned immediate developmental feedback under Lincoln Riley’s staff.
He was thrust into critical action early in his career, eventually securing the starting left tackle job and accumulating foundational experience against elite edge rushers across both the Pac-12 and Big Ten conferences. Entering his redshirt junior season, his combination of height, reach, and physical upside puts him squarely on the radar of NFL scouting departments.
Key Strengths
- Imposing Length and Wingspan: Stands at a towering 6’7″ with exceptional arm length, allowing him to effectively redirect speed rushers past the pocket and punch defenders before they can latch onto his frame.
- Natural Pass-Set Recovery: Displays good flexibility and foot quickness for a player of his height, capable of recovering laterally when beaten initially off the snap.
- Experience in High-End Competition: Battle-tested against elite edge defenders in week-in, week-out conference play, boasting 20 career starts protecting the blind side.
- Frame Potential: Carries 320 pounds cleanly with room to continue adding functional strength and core density without sacrificing movement agility.
Developmental Focus
As Paige moves through the 2027 draft cycle, staying healthy and stringing together a full, uninterrupted season will be the primary point of emphasis for evaluators following minor injury interruptions in 2025. Additionally, maximizing his leverage consistency against powerful interior-to-edge power rushers who try to get underneath his massive center of gravity will help solidify his projection as an early-round blindside protector.
Draft Countdown Film Notes
pending
All-Star Game Notes
- 2026 Shriners Children’s East-West Bowl 1000
Combine/Pro Day Measurables
pending