Ali Gaye DE/EDGE LSU | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Ali Gaye DE/EDGE LSU
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: VERSATILE DL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/25/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.69 seconds (81%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 26.5 DOB: 11/29/1998 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: VERSATILE DL | |
| Last Updated: 04/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.69 seconds (81%*) | |
| Age: 26.5 DOB: 11/29/1998 | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 77.0 / 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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52% |
| Pass Rush: |
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68% |
| Run Defense: |
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74% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#249
Position rank:
#47
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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 elite twitch as a pass rusher
- 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 Ends (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Ali Gaye (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
167.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
51.0
*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.