File DT-16 · National rank 292 · 2027 class
C.J. Fite
6'2"Height
305 lbWeight
Representation
Young Buck Management
Confirmed
Young Buck Management
Confirmed
My Grade
6.4/10
Priority UDFA
Current · UDFA Territory
6.0 Floor
range 0.6
Ceiling 6.6
6.6/10
Priority UDFA
Ceiling · +0.2
6.0/10
Priority UDFA
Floor · −0.4
Ceiling: Projected 2026 starter (DL1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.2) · Big 12 draft-temper.
Floor: Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.4.
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
6.4
2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
Rotational DT with real 2024 tape (started all 14 in ASU's Big 12 title run — 30 tk, 4 TFL, 2 sacks) and a Draft Scout 2027 early-watchlist flag; broader mock consensus still has him UDFA-tier (NFLMockDraftDatabase ~No. 328), so graded as a fringe draftable/priority name, not yet a lock.
Draft Projection & Mocks
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NFL Mock Draft Database Jan 11, 2026C.J. Fite 2027 NFL Mock Draft Profile — DL - NFL Mock Draft Database
Scouting Reports & Mentions
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Vikings Wire Jun 12, 20262027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: C.J. Fite, DL, Arizona State - Vikings Wire
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Sports Illustrated Apr 19, 2026How ASU's CJ Fite Adapting to Leadership Role - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Feb 5, 2026C.J. Fite Discusses Upcoming Senior Season With Arizona State - Sports Illustrated
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NFL Mock Draft Database Jan 11, 2026C.J. Fite 2027 NFL Mock Draft Profile — DL - NFL Mock Draft Database
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NFL Draft Buzz Sep 17, 2025C.J. Fite Defensive Tackle Arizona State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report - NFL Draft Buzz
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Sports Illustrated Jun 16, 2025Arizona State NFL Draft Profile: C.J. Fite - Sports Illustrated