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PositiveBreakoutJul 25, 2026Turf Show Times

In final year of rookie contract, Young has proven durable and steady return on mid-Round 3 draft stake. In 2025, led defensive front starters in tackles for loss (12), hustle stops (12), sacks (12), QB hits (29), and pass rush pressure percentage (14.1%); 2nd in total pressures (54) and stops (62). His 43.5% pass rush win rate ranks 2nd in NFL behind only Myles Garrett. Stellar blend of speed and power with improved hand strikes/swipes and stacked moves; explosive off snap with good pad level; stout against run with burst in pursuit; decent in pass coverage with agility and change of direction. The source states 'If Byron Young continues and takes another rung on his upward growth, his ceiling is All-Pro,' indicating strong developmental momentum and elite potential.

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PositiveProjectionJul 21, 2026NFL: The Insiders

Rams third-year edge rusher Byron Young is coming off a 12-sack season with 27.5 sacks in three years. With Myles Garrett on the other side drawing defensive attention, Young's sack numbers could continue to increase. However, at 28 years old, he is relatively old for a third-year player.

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PositiveProjectionJul 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Young is among the Rams players worth keeping on the radar for potential contract extensions in the coming weeks as the team addresses multiple roster needs.

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NegativeBustJul 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

No. 70 overall pick (2023) widely considered a bad pick that sparked internet rumors the Raiders meant to draft the other Byron Young selected by the Rams seven spots later; highly overdrafted Alabama defensive tackle who quickly flamed out in Vegas with just 6 games, 4 tackles, 0 TFLs, and 0 sacks as a rookie before getting cut at end of training camp in year two. Picked up by Philadelphia Eagles, sat all of 2024 with injury, but was a decent depth player in their defensive line rotation last year.

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PositiveRoleJul 8, 2026NFL: The Insiders

Rams defensive lineman had 12 sacks and 29 QB hits last season and is expected to benefit from Miles Garrett's arrival. With Garrett demanding double and triple teams, Young will have more opportunities to rush the passer and generate pressure. The Rams' defensive line, which already includes Braden Fisk and Puna Ford, will become more dominant once they figure out how to rush together with Garrett.

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PositiveValueJul 7, 2026Footballguys

Byron Young finished fourth in fantasy points among defensive linemen in 2025 with career highs of 82 tackles and 12 sacks plus 29 tackles for loss in his third professional season. Despite Myles Garrett's arrival in Los Angeles, Young remains a high-floor DL1 target because Garrett's presence will eliminate double teams on Young's snaps. Young is an excellent edge-setter who has never had fewer than 60 stops in a season, making him an excellent value target for IDP managers who invested heavily at linebacker early in drafts.

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PositiveProjectionJul 2, 2026NFL.com News

Rams' Byron Young debuts on the NFL Top 100 Players list at rank 90-83 range; this is his first appearance on the player-voted ranking.

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PositiveUsageJun 25, 2026NFL: The Insiders

Young, the Rams' weak side linebacker, had 12 sacks last season; Miles Garrett has never played with a teammate who had double-digit sacks, which could help unlock the best version of Garrett by providing balanced pass rush pressure.

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PositiveSleeperJun 24, 2026Footballguys

Los Angeles Rams edge-rusher Byron Young was drafted 41st at the position in last year's King's Classic Butkus Division draft and finished as a top-five performer at the position, demonstrating significant sleeper value when targeting undervalued defensive linemen early in the offseason.

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PositiveUsageJun 23, 2026Footballguys

Young logged over 80% of snaps in 2025, indicating consistent high-volume usage with minimal situational rotation on the Rams defense.

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PositiveProjectionJun 23, 2026Footballguys

Young recorded 61 and 62 combined stops in his first two seasons with 15 sacks total; even if he falls back in the tackle columns, the presence of Garrett should help him reach the double-digit sack mark again, though both players are expected to come back to earth from 2025 numbers.

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PositiveProjectionJun 23, 2026Footballguys

Young led all edge defenders in solo tackles with 45 and total stops with 82 while adding 12 sacks in 2025, finishing as the number four edge defender; he is destined to be selected among the first five off the board at the position.

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NegativeUsageJun 3, 2026NFL - The Athletic

Rams defensive player entering contract year; combined with Verse and Kobie Turner for just one sack in three postseason games last season, highlighting defensive playoff regression. Young is among six of The Athletic's top 30 free agents entering contract years whose futures are now more in question due to Garrett deal's five-year cap commitment.

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PositiveRoleJun 3, 2026The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny

Byron Young is a very good young defensive player for the Rams who will benefit from playing alongside Myles Garrett and the elite pass rush group.

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PositiveUsageJun 1, 2026NFL - The Athletic

Byron Young broke out for 12 sacks and his first Pro Bowl nod last season opposite Jared Verse. With Myles Garrett now taking double teams on passing downs, Young will have increased opportunity to use his speed in one-on-one matchups from wide-nine stances, the same role that produced his breakout 2025 season. The source notes that Young's production opposite Garrett this season should have him in a prime situation at a premium position, raising questions about retaining him given the Rams' cap constraints.

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PositiveUsageJun 1, 2026NFL - The Athletic

Young had 12 sacks last season, leading the Rams' linebacker corps in sack production. The source notes that Young, along with Kobie Turner, is set to earn sizable contract extensions. With Myles Garrett now alongside them, the three combined for 42 sacks last season, and the source describes Garrett playing alongside Young and Turner as a terrifying prospect for opposing offenses. Young now plays with more comfort around his upcoming contract status with Garrett's arrival.

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PositiveValueJun 1, 2026NFL - The Athletic

The pass rusher was drafted in the third round in 2023 and is cited as part of the Rams' successful rebuild strategy. The source highlights Young as evidence of the front office's ability to find impact players in later rounds, supporting the organization's willingness to trade away future draft picks.

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