Cameron Young DT Mississippi State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Cameron Young DT Mississippi State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 04/25/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.10 seconds (52%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 24.5 DOB: 06/08/2000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: NT/DT | |
| Last Updated: 04/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 5.10 seconds (52%*) | |
| Age: 24.5 DOB: 06/08/2000 | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 78.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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79% |
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| Tackling: |
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70% |
| Pass Rush: |
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67% |
| Run Defense: |
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77% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
7th
Overall Rank:
#226
Position rank:
#45
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| College Games: 41 College Snaps: 1211 | ||
247 RATING: 84/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.4 (89%)
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Drafted: ROUND: 4 - Pick Number: 123 (SEA)
Draft Profile: Bio
Cameron Young from Franklin High School was rated a After high school, Young joined Mississippi State.In 2018 as a freshman Young saw action in just one game and played a total of 8 snaps for the Bulldogs. He recorded no tackles, no assists, while adding no stops.
As a sophomore for the Bulldogs in 2019 Young played in 8 games and took part in 64 snaps for the Bulldogs. He recorded just 4 tackles, no assists, while adding 3 stops.
In 2020 as a junior Young played in 8 games and contributed on 145 snaps. He recorded just 8 tackles, 2 assists while making 9 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 5 total pressures, which included 3 QB hurries, one QB hit, and one sack on the year.
In 2021 as a senior Young logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 436 snaps for the Bulldogs. He also added 30 tackles, 13 assists, and 24 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 16 total pressures, which included 12 QB hurries, 4 QB hits, and no sacks on the season.
In 2022 as a fifth year senior Young logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 558 snaps for the Bulldogs. He also added 19 tackles, 12 assists, and 13 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 17 total pressures, which included 16 QB hurries, one QB hit, and no sacks on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Provides some secondary interior pass rush, getting most penetration when playing three technique.
- While powerful, doesn't rock the guard/ center back with his upper-body strength or explode into tackles.
- His motor is excellent, and he’s quick to locate the ball and make plays against the run.
- Good weight-room strength, which translates onto the field in terms of his anchor.
- Strong tackler. Has good power in hands and can anchor, shed, and chase.
- Young is strong enough in the lower body to hold up at the point of attack, and Young displays a good feel as a grappler in the phone booth, consistently getting blockers off-balance before sending them to the ground.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Lacks closing speed and inconsistent quickness off the snap prevents him from being an elite pass rusher.
- His spin move is a bit slow and mechanical. He’s susceptible to cut blocks, a tactic that was used on him often
- While he’s a decent lateral mover, Young doesn’t show great closing speed when he has to chase in pursuit.
Cameron Young percentiles vs other Defensive Tackles (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Cameron Young (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
211.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
61.0
*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.