TJ Lateef

Bio

Height 6'1"
Weight 185 lbs
Hometown Orange, CA
High School Orange Lutheran
Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Recruiting

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Class of 2025
#240 National
0.9158 Rating

Scouting Report

A
92 / 100 Ceiling 92 • Floor 84
year 1 contributor NFL Rd 5

TJ Lateef is a 4-star Quarterback from Orange, CA (Orange Lutheran) in the 2025 class. Ranked No. 240 nationally. Composite rating: 0.9158. Uncommitted.

Physical Profile

Listed at 6-1, 185 lbs. Taller than 22% and heavier than 14% of 2025 Quarterback prospects in the SEC Scouts database (92 with a listed size).

Play Style

Unable to provide specific play style analysis without position designation or film evaluation, but his ranking suggests he's a difference-maker who has produced at a high level in California's competitive high school landscape.

Strengths

  • Strong national ranking (#240) indicates elite-level talent and production at the high school level
  • 0.9158 composite rating demonstrates consistent evaluation across major recruiting services
  • Orange Lutheran pedigree suggests strong fundamental development and exposure to high-level competition

Areas to Improve

  • Position clarity needed to properly evaluate scheme fit and technical development
  • Limited public information suggests need for more exposure at major camps and events

College Projection

Projects as a multi-year contributor at the Power 5 level based on his ranking. Timeline for impact will depend heavily on position and specific program needs, but 4-star rating suggests potential for early playing time within 1-2 years.

NFL Outlook

As a 4-star prospect ranked in the top 250 nationally, has legitimate professional potential if he continues developing at the college level and maximizes his physical tools.

Best Fit

Programs that emphasize player development and have a track record of maximizing talent from the California prep ranks would be ideal fits, particularly those with strong positional coaching at whatever his specific position may be.

Player Comparison

Nelson Agholor USC • New England Patriots 82% match

Similar physical profile at 6'0" 198 lbs with elite speed and agility that translates to multiple positions. Both prospects share the combination of strong California high school pedigree, mid-4-star recruiting ratings, and the versatility that comes from playing in competitive SoCal programs that develop fundamentally sound athletes who can contribute immediately at the college level.