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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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: 03/12/2023 | ||||||||||||||||
Draft Year: 2023 | ||||||||||||||||
40 time: 4.51 seconds (98%*) | ||||||||||||||||
Age: 23.9 DOB: 05/30/1999 | ||||||||||||||||
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: | 84.0 / 100 | |
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Game performance weighted rating | ||
Tackling: |
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63% |
Pass Rush: |
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80% |
Run Defense: |
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81% |
DRAFT PROJECTION:
4th
Overall Rank:
#103
Position rank:
#21
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College Games: 33 College Snaps: 1126 | ||
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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