He has been a leader for Alabama’s defense since his arrival in 2019, but Byron Young had NFL scouts considering him for first-round pick value last week against Mississippi.
As a native of Laurel, Miss., Young dominated the school of his home state in a 30-24 victory for the Crimson Tide.
The 6-foot-3, 292-pounder told reporters Alabama still has ‘a lot to play for,’ and he proved it with his performance.
He pressured Rebels’ quarterback Jaxson Dart a lot in the second half. Young led a defense that allowed one touchdown, 166 yards, and one third-down conversion after halftime.