Scouting Report
Approved · Oct 26, 2026Judah Silva
Overall grade
- 0-49Undetermined
- 50-59D-III / Dev
- 60-69D-II / NAIA
- 70-74FCS
- 75-84Group of 5
- 85-89Power 4
- 90-94Blue Chip
- 95-100Elite / Top 100
Powerful, run-stuffing interior defensive lineman. Silva has a stocky, stout frame. He made the move to Mater Dei in the offseason after playing at Orange Lutheran his first two years. He is part of a deep rotation along the defensive line, so his numbers are not flashy, but he still makes plays and does the dirty work that does not always show up on the stat sheet. He is battle-tested from playing an elite high school schedule, and that should not be overlooked. He is a pure interior lineman who can play the nose or three-tech. He has the positional…
Top Attributes
- Raw strength and power - Consistent run stuffer - Positional versatility; can play nose or three-tech. - Plays good pad level and can win with leverage
Areas to Develop
- Quickness off the ball - Wider array of pass rush moves.
Film Review Notes
A pure interior lineman who can play the nose or three-tech. A strong, powerful player who can win his one-on-one matchups and hold his ground against a double team. More of a run stuffer right now, but has the raw power to develop into a really good bull rusher. Plays with a high-end motor and is relentless in how he runs to the football. A tough, physical player with the kind of edge you need to excel in the trenches.
Graded Skills
0–10 Scale
- 7.4Size
- 7.3Frame/length
- 7.8Flexibility/bend
- 8.2Strength
- 7.5Get-off
- 8Point of attack
- 8Disengage
- 7.5Pass rush
- 7.4Closing speed
- 8.4Physicality/effort
