Byron Young

OLB · Los Angeles Rams vs Denver Broncos · 61 graded snaps

Solid

Young delivered a disciplined, error-free performance headlined by a dominant fourth quarter, firmly setting edges against the run and generating timely pressure on Bo Nix.

Pass rush6934Run defense7227

The full breakdown

Young earned a solid 72.0 mark thanks to a completely clean sheet featuring zero negative grades across 61 snaps, though 53 neutral reps capped his overall ceiling. His run defense (72 grade) was stout late, highlighted by shedding Evan Engram for a one-yard stop at Q4 13:47 and scraping past Mike McGlinchey to limit J.K. Dobbins at Q4 07:56. As a pass rusher (69 grade), he repeatedly bent the edge in the fourth quarter, drawing a holding penalty on Garett Bolles at Q4 03:33 and hitting Nix at Q4 01:15. His reliable assignment discipline and clutch defensive stops drove his grade safely into the solid tier.

Strengths

Setting and shedding the edge against tight ends
Cornering speed vs. offensive tackles
Flawless run-fit discipline

Plays that moved the grade

+1.5Q4 13:47, 1st & 10Stood up Evan Engram, shed the reach block, and made first contact on J.K. Dobbins for a one-yard stop.
+1.5Q4 03:33, 2nd & 10Beat Garett Bolles outside with a dip-and-rip rush to draw a holding penalty.
+1.5Q4 01:15, 3rd & 6Turned the corner quickly on Mike McGlinchey to hit Bo Nix as he released the football.

Every graded snap · 8 wins or losses, 53 routine

+1Q1 09:43 · 3 & 6 · Pass rushWins around the outside hip of McGlinchey with speed and bend, forcing Nix to vacate the pocket and giving pursuit to the boundary.
+0.5Q1 03:39 · 2 & 6 · Run defenseRecognizes the quick swing pass immediately, redirects toward the sideline, and helps finish off the tackle on Harvey.
+0.5Q4 14:39 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseMaintains outside leverage on TE Trautman, eliminating the bounce option for Dobbins.
+1.5Q4 13:47 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseStands up TE Evan Engram with strong hand placement, holds outside leverage, sheds the block, and makes first contact on Dobbins for a 1-yard stop.
+1Q4 07:56 · 2 & 4 · Run defenseDiagnoses the run quickly, beats McGlinchey's cutoff attempt, and hustles down the line to finish off the tackle with Davis.
+1.5Q4 03:33 · 2 & 10 · Pass rushExplodes off the ball with an excellent dip-and-rip around Bolles' outside shoulder, drawing a holding penalty.
+1.5Q4 01:15 · 3 & 6 · Pass rushExploded off the snap and turned the corner quickly on McGlinchey to hit Nix as he released the football.

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