Ratings
| Stars | Overall | Position | State | |
| 247Sports | 3 | – | #67 CB | #21 |
| On3 | 3 | – | #98 CB | #28 |
| Rivals | 3 | – | #35 CB | #20 |
| ESPN | 3 | – | #94 CB | #37 |
| 247Sports Composite | 3 | 1244 | #115 CB | #37 |
| On3 Consensus | 3 | 693 | #64 CB | #23 |
Vitals
| Hometown | Youngstown (Ohio) Chaney |
| Projected Position | Cornerback |
| Height | 6-foot-3 |
| Weight | 195-pounds |
Notable offers
- Kentucky
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
Readiness Level
Likely a redshirt player in first year.
Early Enrollee?
No
Notes
Teammate with fellow commit Jason Hewlett. Was originally committed to Toledo.
Prep
• Attended Chaney High School (2023) coached by Seth Antram
• Helped the Cowboys reach a 10-2 record his senior year in 2022 including a playoff appearance, the school’s first 10-win season in more than 20 years
• Part of a 4-5 team during his junior season (2021)
• Also lettered in basketball with the Cowboys and helped the team win a district title as an All-SVC performerKey Statistics
• Totaled 47 tackles as a senior with seven tackles for loss, one sack and one interception
• A two-way player at wide receiver who amassed 215 receiving yards with a pair of touchdown catches in 2022
• In six games as a junior, recorded 29 tackles, including four tackles for loss with three sacks and one interception; also caught 20 passes for 322 yards with five touchdownsHonors and Rankings
• A three-star on the 247Sports composite; the No. 1,239 overall player nationally, the No. 115 cornerback and the No. 37 player in the state of Ohio
• Named a three-star prospect by 247Sports; the No. 67 cornerback in the nation, and the No. 21 player in the state of Ohio
• Rated as a three-star prospect by ESPN, the No. 102 player in the region, the No. 70 safety and the No. 33 player in the state of Ohio
• Rivals.com three-star prospect, the No. 35 athlete in the nation and the No. 20 player in Ohio
• On3.com three-star consensus prospect, the No. 688 player nationally, the No. 63 safety and the No. 23 player in the state of Ohio
• On3.com three-star prospect, the No. 95 safety in the nation and the No. 28 player in Ohio
• First-team all-state defense, Division III OPSWA All-Ohio
• All-District (Northeast Inland), first team (2022)Personal
• D’Juan (DJ) Waller was born May 24, 2004
• Son of D’Juan Waller Sr.
• High school teammate of Wolverine linebacker Jason Hewlett
Scouting report
Very long, tall and has lined up in different places defensively. Best projection right now is as a safety but could get opportunities to play cornerback or grow into a hybrid backer. Will come down hill and likes contact. Shows short-area twitch and change of direction at his size. Pure long speed is a bit of an unknown. Also played receiver and shows solid ball skills. On the raw side but has worked on his technique and is developing. Has a higher ceiling and versatility.
Film
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