Ali Gaye DE/EDGE LSU | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Ali Gaye DE/EDGE LSU
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.69 seconds (81%*) | |||||||||||
| Age: 24.4 DOB: 11/29/1998 | |||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |||||||||||
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*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
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| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | ||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | ||||||||
| 40 time: 4.69 seconds (81%*) | ||||||||
| Age: 24.4 DOB: 11/29/1998 | ||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | ||||||||
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*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
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| Overall Rating: | 77.0 / 100 | |
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| Tackling: |
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52% |
| Pass Rush: |
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68% |
| Run Defense: |
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74% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#239
Position rank:
#46
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| College Games: 27 College Snaps: 1317 | ||
ESPN RATING: 79/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 85/100
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Draft Profile: Bio
Ali Gaye from Edmonds Woodway High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Gaye joined LSU.In 2020 as a freshman Gaye saw action in 10 games and played a total of 585 snaps for the Tigers. He recorded 24 tackles, 9 assists, while adding 20 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 38 total pressures, which included 27 QB hurries, 7 QB hits, and 4 sacks on the season.
As a sophomore for the Tigers in 2021 Gaye played in 4 games and took part in 199 snaps for the Tigers. He recorded 12 tackles, 4 assists, while adding 6 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 20 total pressures, and 16 QB hurries, one QB hit, and 3 sacks during the year.
In 2022 as a junior Gaye played in 13 games and contributed on 533 snaps. He recorded 24 tackles, 9 assists while making 19 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 18 total pressures, which included 12 QB hurries, 4 QB hits, and 2 sacks on the year.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Gaye has long arms and displays good power in his hands, which gives him the ability to slip off blocks. As a run defender, Gaye has the speed to chase down ball carriers in pursuit.
- With a powerful lower body and the ability to hold up at the point of attack as a run defender, he is remarkably instinctive.
- He has the classic frame and long arms with some explosion, power and ability to close.
- He has quickness in his hands and uses his length effectively.
- Gaye can win on the edge in a number of ways. He’s a natural knee bender with the powerful lower body to drive blockers back with the bull rush.
- With his combination of length and flexibility, he can bend and turn the corner around the edge, and he has the closing speed to finish the job.
- He’s very instinctive when it comes to countering and solid with overall hand usage.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Gaye lacks the speed of a chase and- tackle guy. Gaye lacks twitch as a pass rusher and lacks the feet and flexibility to threaten around the edge.
- Plays high and with poor balance and power. He’ll lose ground at the point of attack, and Gaye doesn’t get the full benefit of his length.
- Plays tall and gets upright off the snap. Wins with upper-body strength and needs to focus on leverage.
Ali Gaye percentiles vs other Defensive End's (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Ali Gaye (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
148.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
40.0