2025 Defense Stats
TCKL
12
SACKS
0.0
INT
0
FF
0
TD
0
2026 Projections
Signed a contract with the Lions in April of 2026.
Going to Motor City
Detroit signed Tufele on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Tufele appeared in 12 games in a depth role with the Jets in 2025, but now he's moving on to his third team in as many seasons. It looks like the Lions are going to be without veteran starter DJ Reader, so it's not hard to imagine Tufele earning a spot on the team's 53-man roster for 2026.
Tufele appeared in 12 games in a depth role with the Jets in 2025, but now he's moving on to his third team in as many seasons. It looks like the Lions are going to be without veteran starter DJ Reader, so it's not hard to imagine Tufele earning a spot on the team's 53-man roster for 2026.
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Measurables Review
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How do Jay Tufele's measurables compare to other defensive tackles?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 3"Weight
305 lbs40-Yard Dash
5.00 secShuttle Time
4.90 secCone Drill
7.81 secVertical Jump
30.0 inBroad Jump
105 inBench Press
30 repsHand Length
9.38 inArm Length
32.50 in
2021 Fantasy Outlook
Tufele was drafted by Jacksonville with the first pick of the fourth round in the 2021 draft after opting out of the 2020 season at USC. The 22-year-old is expected to compete for a starting spot on the interior defensive line as a rookie.
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Visits Detroit
The Lions hosted Tufele (foot) for a visit Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.
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Heading to IR
The Jets placed Tufele (foot) on injured reserve Friday, Susanna Weir of the Jets' official site reports.
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Won't play Sunday
Tufele (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots.
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Doesn't practice Wednesday
Tufele (foot) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
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Exits with foot injury
Tufele (foot) is questionable to return in Sunday's game against the Saints.
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Visits with Detroit
Tufele held a visit with the Lions last Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
The defensive tackle spent last season with the Jets, recording 12 tackles over 12 regular-season games. Tufele could provide some rotational depth for a Lions defensive front that has had trouble staying healthy in recent years.
The defensive tackle spent last season with the Jets, recording 12 tackles over 12 regular-season games. Tufele could provide some rotational depth for a Lions defensive front that has had trouble staying healthy in recent years.