YaYa Diaby
YaYa Diaby  DL  Louisville | NFL Draft 2023 Souting Report - Portrait Image
YaYa Diaby
Height
6-3
Weight
263
College
Louisville
Position
DL/EDGE
Class
Senior
Home town
Atlanta, GA
84.0/100
Player Rating
21
PositionRank (DL)
4.51
FortyYD Time
Sacks
9
Fumbles Forced
Tackles
37
Sol tackles
22

YaYa Diaby DL/EDGE Louisville | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

YaYa Diaby DL/EDGE Louisville
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Last Updated: 03/12/2023
Draft Year: 2023
40 time: 4.51 seconds (98%*)
Age: 23.9 DOB: 05/30/1999
Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl
Measurables:
Height: 6-3 (41%*) Weight: 263 (18%*)
Hands: 10 3/8 (72%*) Arm: 33 7/8 (61%*)
Span: 81 1/4 (70%*)
Forty: 4.51 (C) (98%*)
Shuttle: DNP
10 Yard Split: 1.56 (C) (96%*)
Vertical: 37 (C) (94%*)
Broad Jump: 120 (C) (88%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day
*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).
Last Updated: 03/12/2023
Draft Year: 2023
40 time: 4.51 seconds (98%*)
Age: 23.9 DOB: 05/30/1999
Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl
Measurables:
Height: 6-3 (41%*) Weight: 263 (18%*)
Hands: 10 3/8 (72%*) Arm: 33 7/8 (61%*)
Span: 81 1/4 (70%*)
Forty: 4.51 (C) (98%*)
Shuttle: DNP
10 Yard: 1.56 (C) (96%*)
Vert: 37 (C) (94%*)
Broad: 120 (C) (88%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day
*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).
Overall Rating: 84.0 / 100
Game performance weighted rating
Tackling:
63%
Pass Rush:
80%
Run Defense:
81%
DRAFT PROJECTION: 4th
Overall Rank: #103 Position rank: #21
College Games: 33 College Snaps: 1126
Grade: 3 ESPN  Stars 3 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 77/100
Grade: 247 Sports 3  Stars 247 Sports 87 Stars 247 RATING: 87/100
Draft Profile: Bio
YaYa Diaby from Georgia Military College High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Diaby joined Louisville.

In 2020 as a freshman Diaby saw action in 8 games and played a total of 245 snaps for the Cardinals. He recorded 13 tackles, 3 assists, while adding 10 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 14 total pressures, which included 14 QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks on the season.

As a sophomore for the Cardinals in 2021 Diaby played in 13 games and took part in 429 snaps for the Cardinals. He recorded 30 tackles, 8 assists, while adding 25 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 22 total pressures, and 18 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and 2 sacks during the year.

In 2022 as a junior Diaby played in 12 games and contributed on 452 snaps. He recorded 14 tackles, 8 assists while making 14 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 31 total pressures, which included 16 QB hurries, 6 QB hits, and an excellent 9 sacks on the year.
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • Diaby is a high-motor pass rusher who shows a good feel for countering, and Diaby has the functional strength to bounce off tackles and close on the quarterback with second effort.
  • Made Bruce Feldman's Freak's List - ranked #85. He wrote, "Diaby has emerged as a solid player, making 39 tackles and three TFLs in 2021. The 6-5, 280-pound senior with the 8-1 wingspan can really move for a big man, topping out at 20.8 mph on the GPS. His vertical jump is in the mid-30s and he broad-jumps 9-11. His bench press also is up to 385 pounds."
  • Plays with exceptional balance and body control, showing off a nasty spin move to counter his speed, with the natural instincts to know when to use it.
  • Diaby explodes off the line with a quick first step, with agile feet to counter inside and closing burst to finish plays.
  • Delivers a strong punch and uses his hands to shed blocks to make plays in the hole or outside the box. Uses lower-body strength to anchor inside.
  • Combines excellent power with initial quickness, but one of his best attributes are his violent hands, which he uses with impressive precision.
  • His long limbs and strong core strength allow him to power through blockers, and he has the flexibility to loop inside and get home on twists.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Never out of a play, but can get out of control and work himself away from the action.
  • He’s heavy-footed and lacks any kind of dynamic athleticism in his lower body.
  • Diaby lacks the speed and range to consistently chase down plays in pursuit.
Scouting Report: Summary
YaYa Diaby’s 1.56 10-yard split at 263 lbs was simply ridiculous as was his 4.51 forty. Georgia OLB Nolan Smith’s 1.52 10-yard is highly impressive but he’s 25 lbs lighter. Diaby’s other drills also tested super high - all in the 95th percentile for his position. He earned himself some serious money with that performance!

YaYa Diaby percentiles vs other Defensive Linemen (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)

How other scouting services rate YaYa Diaby (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
124.2
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
33.0