Solomon Byrd DE/EDGE USC | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Solomon Byrd DE/EDGE USC
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: EDGE RUSHER | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.02 seconds (9%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: EDGE RUSHER | |
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 5.02 seconds (9%*) | |
| Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 75.5 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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77% |
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| Tackling: |
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71% |
| Pass Rush: |
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81% |
| Run Defense: |
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74% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#287
Position rank:
#52
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| College Games: 49 College Snaps: 1882 | ||
247 RATING: 79/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.2 (85%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Daelin Hayes - Notre Dame |
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90% |
| Tyreke Smith - Ohio State |
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85% |
| Adetokunbo Ogundeji - Notre Dame |
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85% |
Drafted: ROUND: 7 - Pick Number: 238 (HOU)
Draft Profile: Bio
Solomon Byrd from William Knight High School was rated a After high school, Byrd joined Wyoming.In 2018 as a freshman Byrd saw action in just 3 games and played a total of 41 snaps for the Cowboys. He recorded only 5 tackles, one assist, while adding 4 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 3 total pressures, which included 3 QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks on the season.
As a sophomore for the Cowboys in 2019 Byrd played in 12 games and took part in 464 snaps for the Cowboys. He recorded 23 tackles, 14 assists, while adding 25 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 40 total pressures, and 24 QB hurries, 8 QB hits, and an impressive 8 sacks during the year.
In 2021 as a junior Byrd played in 8 games and contributed on 365 snaps. He recorded 24 tackles, 8 assists while making 19 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 17 total pressures, which included 10 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and 4 sacks on the year.
After season's end Byrd transferred to USC where as a senior for the Trojans in 2022 Byrd played 13 games and took part in 387 snaps for the Trojans. He also added 17 tackles, 8 assists, and 18 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 20 total pressures, which included 14 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and 4 sacks on the season.
In 2023 as a fifth year senior Byrd logged playing time in 13 games and logged a total of 625 snaps for the Trojans. He also added 33 tackles, 9 assists, and 31 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 41 total pressures, which included 22 QB hurries, 12 QB hits, and 7 sacks on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Byrd is strong enough in the lower body to hold up at the point of attack, and Byrd displays a good feel as a grappler in the phone booth, consistently getting blockers off-balance before sending them to the ground.
- He could fit as a 3-4 OLB, as he held his own when he was asked to drop into coverage at times.
- Combines excellent power with initial quickness, but one of his best attributes are his violent hands, which he uses with impressive precision.
- He is a high-motor pass rusher who shows a good feel for countering, and he has the functional strength to bounce off tackles and close on the quarterback with second effort.
- Looks the part. Possesses a long, athletic build with room for additional muscle mass. Flashes a burst off the snap, good enough to cross the face of collegiate tackles and put him in position to make big plays behind the line of scrimmage.
- Short but muscled up and powerful, Byrd is a uniquely built edge rusher who wins with quickness and leverage.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Byrd lacks ideal length for an edge rusher, and he’d be on the small side for the interior with a little more room on his frame to add weight
- Never out of a play, but can get out of control and work himself away from the action.
- While Byrd moves well laterally, he doesn’t always get there in pursuit.
Solomon Byrd percentiles vs other Defensive Ends (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Solomon Byrd (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
281.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
64.0
*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.