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File TE-145 · National rank 3380 · 2027 class

Josh Phifer

#89· UCLA ·TE ·R-Jr ·2028 Draft · Peachtree City, Ga.
6'5"Height 258 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
Day 1 StarterLimited SamplePlug-and-PlayTransfer
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My Grade
4.1/10
Long Shot
Current · UDFA Territory
3.6 Floor range 1.2 Ceiling 4.8
4.8/10
UDFA
Ceiling · +0.7
3.6/10
Long Shot
Floor · −0.5
Ceiling: Projected 2026 starter (TE1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.7) · TE lower-value.
Floor: Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.5.
Grade not yet reviewed
8.9+ Round 1 Caliber
7.8+ Day 2 Caliber
6.7+ Day 3 Caliber
5.6+ Priority UDFA
4.4+ UDFA
3.3+ Long Shot
2.2+ Raw Prospect
1.1+ Deep Project
0.0+ Non-Prospect
Grade History
4.1 2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes

Josh Phifer is a James Madison transfer TE projected to start (TE1) for UCLA, though his receiving production is light (4 catches, 40 yards, TD in 2025). The projected starting role and FBS experience earn a low UDFA current; the minimal pass-game production and devalued position keep it measured. Likely a blocking-first starter.