Charles Jagusah

NFL Draft Profile: Charles Jagusah

Position: Offensive Tackle (OT) / Offensive Guard (OG) | School: Notre Dame | Class: Junior (Redshirt Sophomore eligibility)

Height: 6'7" | Weight: 330 lbs | Archetype: Run Blocker (Power/Gap Specialist)

College Career Summary

Charles Jagusah entered Notre Dame as a consensus five-star recruit and the top-ranked prospect in Illinois. His career has been defined by immense physical potential and high-level performance when healthy, but also by significant medical hurdles. In 2023, he became the first true freshman to start on the offensive line for Notre Dame since Joe Alt, starting the Sun Bowl at Left Tackle and helping the Irish rush for over 230 yards.

The 2024 season was a test of resilience. After being slated to start at Left Tackle, a torn pectoral muscle sidelined him for the entire regular season. However, in a legendary comeback, Jagusah returned for the College Football Playoff, appearing in the Orange Bowl semifinal against Penn State (at Guard) and starting the National Championship against Ohio State (at Left Tackle), playing all 63 offensive snaps against NFL-caliber edge rushers.

In 2025, Jagusah was moved to Right Guard during spring to maximize Notre Dame's power-running identity. However, another "freak accident" occurred in July—a broken arm sustained in a UTV accident—which forced him to miss the majority of the 2025 campaign. He made a late-season return to bolster the line during the final stretch.

Career Stats & Highlights

• Career Starts: 6 (includes high-stakes post-season starts)

• 2025 Sacks Allowed: 0.5 (Limited late-season action)

• 2025 Total Pressures Allowed: 2

• Pancakes: ~12 (Limited 2025 action; high efficiency per snap)

• Holding Penalties: 0 (2025)

• Notable Honors: 2025 College Football Comeback Player of the Year Watch List; 2023 Freshman All-American (The Athletic).

2025 Game-by-Game Grades

Note: Jagusah missed weeks 1–10 due to recovery from a humerus fracture and subsequent surgical setbacks.

Week	Opponent	Grade	Scout's Notes
11	vs Navy	B+	Season debut. Looked fresh; physically overwhelmed defenders on down blocks.
12	@ Florida State	B	Solid in pass pro; showed some rust in lateral footwork against speed.
13	vs Army	A-	The Apex. Paved the way for a 200+ yard rushing day; pure displacement power.
14	@ USC	B-	Worst Game. Struggled with the heat and stamina in a high-tempo environment.

Scouting Grade Rubric

Intangibles (.20) — Grade: 95/100

• Leadership: Elite. Seen coaching teammates from the sidelines during injury; respected locker room voice.

• Mental Toughness: High; has overcome two season-altering injuries with professional rehab.

• Competitor: Drive to return for championship games in 2024 showed immense winning desire.

• Team Player: Selflessly moved from LT to RG to accommodate team needs in 2025.

• Star: High; when he is on the field, the "physicality floor" of the entire unit rises.

Physical Tools (.20) — Grade: 86/100

• Height/Weight: 6'7", 330 lbs. (Exceeds both benchmarks). Massive NFL-ready frame.

• Stamina: Moderate; injury-shortened seasons have prevented him from building "game engine" endurance.

• Durability: D- (Critical Concern). Has missed significant portions of two consecutive seasons.

• Injury History: Red Flags (Torn Pec, Broken Arm with surgical setbacks).

Attributes (.20) — Grade: 90/100

• Run Block: Strength. A true "people-mover." Once he latches, the defender is erased.

• Pass Block: Plus; massive wingspan makes it difficult for rushers to find a path around him.

• Strength: Elite. Massive core and lower-half power.

• Technique: Plus; well-coached hands, though occasionally plays too high due to his height.

• High Motor: High; aggressive and assertive through the whistle.

Athleticism (.20) — Grade: 82/100

• Speed: Moderate; good enough to pull to the second level, but not a "burner."

• Agility: Moderate; can struggle with sudden lateral "inside-counter" moves.

• Flexibility: Good; surprisingly loose hips for a player of his size.

• Acceleration: Good; heavy first step that generates immediate push.

• Footwork: Average; can look "heavy" late in games; needs more reps to refine.

IQ (.20) — Grade: 94/100

• Awareness: Plus; handles stunts and twists with veteran-like processing.

Scouting Report

• Strengths: Rare physical dimensions and length; elite displacement power in the run game; positional versatility (started at LT in Natty, projects at RG/RT); high character and football IQ.

• Weaknesses: Medical Profile. Two major upper-body injuries in two years; limited tape (only 5-6 full games of high-level film); plays with a high pad level at times; recovery speed against elite "bend" rushers is unproven.

• Scheme Fit: Ideal for a Gap/Power scheme that prioritizes vertical push and massive interior anchors (e.g., Ravens, Steelers, Browns).

• NFL Comparison: Randon Hayes / Kelechi Osemele.

Scout's Final Word

"Charles Jagusah is a 'Boom or Bust' prospect strictly based on health. On film, he is a first-round talent—a 6'7" mountain who moved Ohio State's front in the National Championship as a freshman. However, NFL teams will be terrified of his medical history. If his medical checks are clean at the Combine, he is a day-one starter at Guard or Tackle. If not, he’s a massive project. Draft Projection: 2nd - 4th Round (Value impacted by health)."