A Penn State product who has bounced between center and guard, bringing four years of NFL starting experience to Detroit's interior line.
Juice Scruggs made his name at Penn State as a versatile interior lineman before Houston drafted him in the second round. After three seasons piecing together starts at center and guard, he now brings that experience to Detroit's offensive line room.
Path to the league
Scruggs spent five seasons at Penn State, appearing in 33 games with 26 starts split between right guard and center, including a run to a Rose Bowl victory in the 2022 season. The Houston Texans selected him in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Career highlights
Over his first three professional seasons, Scruggs made 20 starts across 37 appearances, working at both center and guard for the Texans. His ability to slide between interior spots made him a valuable piece of Houston's offensive line rotation.
2025 season recap
Scruggs logged 351 offensive snaps for Houston in 2025, earning a 45.0 overall PFF grade while allowing 11 total pressures and no sacks in pass protection. His run-blocking numbers lagged behind his pass-blocking marks, and he was flagged for three penalties on the year.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Juice Scruggs
- Pro Football Reference: Juice Scruggs
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Guard
- Group
- offense
- College
- Penn State
- Hometown
- Ashtabula, OH, USA
- Age
- 26
- Status
- active
