Bryce Young

Is a fast-twitched, productive defensive lineman who offers flexibility in how he can be used in college depending on body development. High-level athlete with length. Spends a lot of time in the backfield and flexibility and body control as a wrestler shows on field. Carries 240 pounds well and can easily play at 260 pounds. Moves around on the defensive line in Charlotte Christian's 3-4 defense. Looks like a sprinter firing out of the blocks when in a three-point stance. Gets off quickly at the snap and has very little wasted movement. Is able to get under offensive lineman and uses lower body strength to drive into and push him back into the backfield. Plays with speed and subtle change of direction allows him to win one-on-one battles with regularity. Shows a swim move and is able to shed blockers on way to the backfield. Can re-direct along the line of scrimmage. Possesses closing speed and is capable of chasing down the ball carrier on the back side. Is quick to disengage. Plays with energy and effort. Does not quit on plays. Understands assignment integrity and has quickness to get to the running back when unblocked off the edge. Has to work on strength and staying low to anchor when ball is being run to his side but has success at the high school level because of his athleticism and quick hands. Has to work on stack-and-shed ability. Adding upper body strength is important. Could develop into an excellent pass rusher for a high-level college program. Athletic profile and size combination is that of early-round NFL draft prospect.