Byron Young
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Byron Young
Height
6-2
Weight
250
College
Tennessee
Position
DE/EDGE
Class
Senior
Home town
Georgetown, SC
85.1/100
Player Rating
15
PositionRank (DL)
4.43
FortyYD Time
Sacks
7
Fumbles Forced
Tackles
37
Sol tackles
22

Byron Young DE/EDGE Tennessee | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Byron Young DE/EDGE Tennessee
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

SUB-POSITION: EDGE RUSHER
Last Updated: 04/10/2023
Draft Year: 2023
40 time: 4.43 seconds (100%*)
Age: 26.8 DOB: 03/13/1998
Measurables:
Height: 6-2 (16%*) Weight: 250 (11%*)
Hands: 9 1/4 (21%*) Arm: 32 1/2 (28%*) Span: 79 1/8 (27%*)
Forty: 4.43 (C) (100%*) Ten Yard: 1.62 (C) (71%*)
Vertical: 38 (C) (93%*) Broad: 132 (C) (100%*)
Three Cone: 7.19 (C) (59%*) Bench: 22 (C) (37%*)
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(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
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SUB-POSITION: EDGE RUSHER
Last Updated: 04/10/2023
Draft Year: 2023
40 time: 4.43 seconds (100%*)
Age: 26.8 DOB: 03/13/1998
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-2 (16%*) Weight: 250 (11%*)
Hands: 9 1/4 (21%*) Arm: 32 1/2 (28%*)
Span: 79 1/8 (27%*)
Forty: 4.43 (C) (100%*)
10 Yard: 1.62 (C) (71%*)
Vertical: 38 (C) (93%*) Broad: 132 (C) (100%*)
3 Cone: 7.19 (C) (59%*) Bench: 22 (C) (37%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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Overall Rating: 85.1 / 100
Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced
Offense Rating:
80%
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Tackling:
78%
Pass Rush:
75%
Run Defense:
68%
DRAFT PROJECTION: 3rd
Overall Rank: #72 Position rank: #15
College Games: 23 College Snaps: 1051
Grade: 3 ESPN Stars 3 ESPN Stars ESPN RATING: 75/100
Grade: 247 Sports 3 Stars 247 Sports 87 Stars 247 RATING: 87/100
LosAngeles Rams Drafted: ROUND: 3 - Pick Number: 77 (LAR)
Draft Profile: Bio
Byron Young from Carvers Bay High School wasn't offered any scholarships from big schools after leaving high school and so worked for a year before going the JUCO route playing at Georgia Military College in 2019. He excelled and built an excellent reputation and so even after a year off due to COVID in 2020 was rated as the 10th-ranked JUCO recruit. He joined the Vols after multiple offers from a number of top SEC schools.

In 2021 as a junior Young quickly made an impact as he saw action in 11 games and played a total of 460 snaps for the Volunteers. He recorded 30 tackles, 10 assists, while adding 24 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 32 total pressures, which included 17 QB hurries, 8 QB hits, and 7 sacks on the season.

As a senior for the Volunteers in 2022 Young played in 12 games and took part in 591 snaps for the Volunteers. He recorded 20 tackles, 7 assists, while adding 22 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 36 total pressures, and 20 QB hurries, 9 QB hits, and 7 sacks during the year.
Honors & awards
  • 2022 All-SEC First Team (Coaches)
  • 2022 All-SEC Second Team (Associated Press)
  • SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week (at #17 Pitt, 9/10/22; at #25 LSU, 10/8/22)
  • East-West Shrine Bowl Defensive Breakout Player of the Week (vs. #20 Florida, 9/24/22)
  • 2021 All-SEC Fourth Team (Phil Steele)
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • Young has developed into an incredible athlete - his combine performance was off the scale with a 4.43 forty, a 97th percentile performance in the vertical, and demonstrated off the scale explosiveness with a 132 broad jump - the 100th percentile!
  • In just two years in the SEC - has dominated with outstanding production - has put up 16 sacks and 39 QB pressures
  • Young can be used as a rangy run defender inside, instinctive when it comes to locating the ball with the quickness to get to it before blockers can react at the second level.
  • He’s super quick to react and locate the ball, and Young shows all the required speed to succeed in backside pursuit. He plays with excellent balance and a strong, flexible core, rarely ending up on the ground.
  • Has elite quickness and is twitchy with an impressive first step
  • Has had a difficult history and displayed the commitment and desire to succeed despite adversity - admirable prospect
  • He has all the quickness and flexibility to consistently dip and bend around the edge.
  • He has the classic frame and long arms with explosion, power, and the ability to close.
  • He’s very instinctive when it comes to countering and solid with overall hand usage.
  • Young has an excellent motor and shows the stamina to last deep into the fourth quarter
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Young 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
  • Unless he’s able to add more weight and strength to his frame (at the risk of losing speed and athleticism), he’ll lose more often than he’ll win if Young gets caught in the phone booth with NFL linemen.
  • Has just two years experience at the highest level despite being 25 and his overall technique needs refinement
  • There's too much-wasted motion in his play and he needs to develop more nuanced pass rush moves and rely less on pure speed
  • Often plays too high and lets blockers get under his pads - could be improved with more experience and a lower overall pad level
Player Comparison
Bruce Irvin
Scouting Report: Summary
Byron Young is an elite athlete and his performance at the combine was special and really got NFL Scout's attention. He possesses elite speed and explosion and has instinctive in managing to get the quarterback despite limited experience has some pro-ready skills who is ready to make an impact at the next level. Young is impossible to recommend without reservation however, he's only had two years at the top level - still looks raw as a player, and is undersized for an edge player at just 6-2 and 250lbs. Despite this Young has some serious potential at the very least as a situational pass rusher early on in his pro career. Expect Byron to hear his name called toward the end of the third round of the 2023 NFL draft.

Byron Young percentiles vs other Defensive Ends (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)

Update - 04/10/2023
Yound put on a show at the combine. He ripped off a 4.43 forty and jumped 38 inches and added a 11-foot broad jump - all elite numbers. His stock is seriously on the rise as a result.

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How other scouting services rate Byron Young (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
76.6
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
34.0
*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.