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2021 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 1 · #106 overall

Jay Tufele USC Draft

Jay Tufele was drafted No. 106 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2021 NFL Draft out of USC. 46 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value

Overall pick
#106
Round
4
Draft class
2021
NFL games
46
Career AV
5141st at USC

The pick

How Jay Tufele came off the board in 2021.

Drafted by

Jacksonville Jaguars

Rd 4, Pick 1 · #106 overall · AFC South

Full 2021 draft class (259 picks)
Position
Defensive lineman DL
College
USC Pac-12 at the draft
Measurables
6'2" · 305 lbs
Hometown
Salt Lake City, UT
Pre-draft board
No. 97 prospect72.0 grade
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

46 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value

Games played
46
Career approximate value
5141st among USC picks
Final season
20254 years after the draft

Around pick 106

Who came off the board on either side of Jay Tufele.

#104 Brandon Stephens CB · BAL SMU #105 Baron Browning LB · DEN Ohio State #107 Michael Carter RB · NYJ North Carolina #108 Darren Hall CB · ATL San Diego State

USC in the 2021 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#14 Alijah Vera-Tucker OL · NYJ USC #112 Amon-Ra St. Brown WR · DET USC · 2× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl #180 Talanoa Hufanga S · SF USC · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl #189 Marlon Tuipulotu DL · PHI USC

Other DL picks from USC

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#54 Tuli Tuipulotu DL · LAC · 2023 USC · 1× Pro Bowl #189 Marlon Tuipulotu DL · PHI USC

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Jay Tufele in the 2021 NFL Draft

Jay Tufele is a Defensive lineman out of USC selected No. 106 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2021 NFL Draft. 46 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value USC has produced 252 NFL draft picks since 1980.

Where this data comes from

Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Jay Tufele drafted?

Jay Tufele was selected No. 106 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2021 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/jay-tufele.

What college did Jay Tufele play for?

Jay Tufele played college football at USC in the Pac-12. See every USC draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/usc-trojans.

How did Jay Tufele's NFL career turn out?

46 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/jay-tufele.