Scouting Report
Approved · Aug 31, 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
A physical interior defender who shows good play strength and play recognition. Lists an unverified size of 6-2, 280, but looks closer to 6-0, 270-ish against interior offensive linemen with verified size. But frame looks like it can carry more weight and he already shows plenty of strength in getting a push and should be able to be a three-down defender if he can grow in height, but may be more limited in two-downs. He plays with a good pad level, albeit inconsistent; at times he plays high, but more often than not he plays with the right pad level,…
Top Attributes
- Shows the strength and technique to shed blocks - Consistently high level of gap integrity - High IQ and play recognition and diagnosis
Areas to Develop
- Quickness at the LOS, specifically with first step - More speed in his backside pursuit to close on the running back or quarterback - Consistency in pad level and not playing too high
Film Review Notes
Unverified size of 6-2, 280, looks slightly shorter and slighter than listed height on tape and in social media postings, but looks like frame can carry some more weight. Shows good strength and plays with a low pad level, keeps his feet moving and shows good gap integrity. Shows adequate ability to diagnose plays, specifically some screens and knows when to shed blockers to pursue the ball. Decent backside pursuit but will need to show more quickness there and at the line of scrimmage with a quicker first step. No verified measurements or speed markers, but shows flashes against talented offensive linemen in the toughest league in his region.
Graded Skills
0–10 Scale
- 7.3Size
- 7.4Frame/length
- 7.4Flexibility/bend
- 7.8Strength
- 7.3Get-off
- 7.7Point of attack
- 7.8Disengage
- 7.3Pass rush
- 7.2Closing speed
- 7.8Physicality/effort
