Byron Young DL/EDGE Alabama | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Byron Young DL/EDGE Alabama
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: VERSATILE DL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.00 seconds (42%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 24.0 DOB: 11/10/2000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: VERSATILE DL | |
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 5.00 seconds (42%*) | |
| Age: 24.0 DOB: 11/10/2000 | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 83.3 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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80% |
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| Tackling: |
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76% |
| Pass Rush: |
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78% |
| Run Defense: |
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86% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
4th
Overall Rank:
#117
Position rank:
#22
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| College Games: 53 College Snaps: 1470 | ||
ESPN RATING: 84/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 95/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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Drafted: ROUND: 3 - Pick Number: 70 (LV)
Draft Profile: Bio
Byron Young from West Jones High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Young joined Alabama after being heavily recruited.In 2019 as a freshman Young saw action in 13 games and played a total of 282 snaps for the Crimson Tide. He recorded 13 tackles, 8 assists, while adding 9 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 5 total pressures, which included 4 QB hurries, no QB hits, and one sack on the season.
As a sophomore for the Crimson Tide in 2020 Young played in 13 games and took part in 297 snaps for the Crimson Tide. He recorded 19 tackles, 7 assists, while adding 16 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 11 total pressures, and 7 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and one sack during the year.
In 2021 as a junior Young played in 15 games and contributed on 399 snaps. He recorded 23 tackles, 13 assists while making 20 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 12 total pressures, which included 7 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and 2 sacks on the year.
In 2022 as a senior Young logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 492 snaps for the Crimson Tide. He also added 28 tackles, 15 assists, and 23 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 25 total pressures, which included 14 QB hurries, 7 QB hits, and 4 sacks on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- He’s ready for the physicality of the NFL; Young has a stout build, strong core, and powerful limbs to step in right away as a three-down player.
- Played with lean and leverage against the run, tough for one man to move (sometimes double-teams, too).
- Rarely goes to the ground, shows good balance
- Played with good leverage, even on the nose, despite average bulk. Hustle defender with a good bull rush inside that can close and get home when quarterbacks leave the pocket.
- Can make the impressive chest-to-chest bear hug tackle in the hole due to his ability to wreak havoc in the backfield.
- His motor is excellent, and he’s quick to locate the ball and make plays against the run.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Young doesn’t have the skill set to bend around the edge if lined up as a DE; he’ll have to attack gaps as a pass rusher.
- While Young was able to physically overpower opponents at the college, he will have to develop a wider repertoire of moves in the pros.
- Young doesn’t move well laterally and doesn’t have a lot of range when it comes to pursuing on the backside.
Byron Young percentiles vs other Defensive Lines (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Byron Young (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
105.2
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
42.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.