Ali Gaye
Ali Gaye  DE  LSU | NFL Draft 2023 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Ali Gaye
Height
6-6
Weight
263
College
LSU
Position
DE/EDGE
Class
Senior
Home town
Lynnwood, WA
77.0/100
Player Rating
47
PositionRank (DL)
4.69
FortyYD Time
Sacks
2.5
Fumbles Forced
2
Tackles
36
Sol tackles
17

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: 25.0 DOB: 11/29/1998
Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl
Measurables:
Height: 6-6 (89%*) Weight: 263 (39%*)
Hands: 9 1/2 (32%*) Arm: 34 1/4 (65%*) Span: 80 1/8 (44%*)
Forty: 4.69 (O) (81%*)
Three Cone: DNP Bench: 19 (P) (17%*)
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
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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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SUB-POSITION: VERSATILE DL
Last Updated: 04/25/2023
Draft Year: 2023
40 time: 4.69 seconds (81%*)
Age: 25.0 DOB: 11/29/1998
Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-6 (89%*) Weight: 263 (39%*)
Hands: 9 1/2 (32%*) Arm: 34 1/4 (65%*)
Span: 80 1/8 (44%*)
Forty: 4.69 (O) (81%*) Shuttle: DNP
3 Cone: DNP Bench: 19 (P) (17%*)
(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
*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
Game performance weighted rating.
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Tackling:
52%
Pass Rush:
68%
Run Defense:
74%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #247 Position rank: #47
College Games: 27 College Snaps: 1317
Grade: 3 ESPN  Stars 3 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 79/100
College Combine Results
Grade: 247 Sports 3  Stars 247 Sports 85 Stars 247 RATING: 85/100
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 End's (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)

How other scouting services rate Ali Gaye (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
161.9
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
35.0