Cameron Young DT Mississippi State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Cameron Young DT Mississippi State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 5.00 seconds (73%*) | |
| Overall Rank: #321 Position Rank: #57 (DL) | |
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Height:
6-3
(48%*)
Weight:
315
(72%*)
Weight:
315
(72%*)
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Hands:
9 6/8
(37%*)
Arm:
35 1/8
(96%*)
Arm:
35 1/8
(96%*)
Span:
82
(82%*)
Span:
82
(82%*)
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| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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*Percentile caluculated 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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| Draft Year: 2023 | ||
| 40 time: 5.00 seconds (73%*) | ||
| Overall Rank: #321 | Position Rank: #57 (DL) | |
| Height: 6-3 (48%*) | Weight: 315 (72%*) | |
| Hands: 9 6/8 (37%*) | Arm: 35 1/8 (96%*) | |
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Span:
82
(82%*)
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| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | ||
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*Percentile caluculated 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: | 73.0 / 100 | |
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| Game performance weighted rating | ||
| Tackling: |
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69% |
| Pass Rush: |
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65% |
| Run Defense: |
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75% |
| DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA Position rank: #57 | ||
| College Games: 41 College Snaps: 1211 | ||
247 RATING: 83.55/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.4 (89%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Cameron Young from Franklin High School was rated a -star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. 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 only 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 only 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.
- Pops off tape due to his explosive first few steps. 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 Tackle's (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Cameron Young (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
248.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
63.0