Colbie Young Draft Grade | Round 4, Pick 40 | FanVerdicts

D-

Bottom 12%Pick Grade

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Scouting Report

Big Board Rank: #196 · Day 3 Sleeper

Young emerged as a reliable possession receiver during his three-year tenure at Georgia, though his path was unconventional after transferring from Miami following off-field issues. His size and contested catch ability made him a red zone threat in Kirby Smart's offense, but questions about his route precision and speed have limited his draft stock. Young's physical style and willingness to work over the middle showcase toughness, yet his inconsistent hands and limited separation ability project him as a developmental prospect who could carve out a role as a possession receiver and special teams contributor.

Strengths

+Physical frame at 6-2, 213 pounds allows him to win contested catches against smaller defensive backs in traffic and red zone situations.

+Shows excellent body control when adjusting to poorly thrown balls, demonstrating natural hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness.

+Willing blocker in the run game who engages defensive backs with proper technique and sustains blocks downfield.

+Reliable hands in traffic when focused, showing ability to secure catches through contact from linebackers and safeties.

+Red zone threat who uses his size advantage effectively on fade routes and back-shoulder throws against press coverage.

+Displays toughness working over the middle against zone coverage, willing to absorb hits from linebackers and safeties.

+Good release package against press coverage, using hand placement and leverage to create initial separation at the line.

+Shows improvement in route running fundamentals, particularly on comeback routes where he can use his frame to shield defenders.

+Adequate ball tracking ability on deep balls, though limited opportunities in Georgia's run-heavy offensive scheme.

+Special teams contributor with experience on coverage units, showing proper technique and pursuit angles.

Weaknesses

-Limited separation ability against tight coverage due to average acceleration and change of direction skills in his routes.

-Inconsistent hands with several key drops in crucial situations, including red zone opportunities that hurt his reliability grade.

-Route tree remains limited primarily to slants, hitches, and fade routes with minimal experience running complex option routes.

-Average speed shows up on tape with difficulty creating separation on vertical routes against athletic cornerbacks.

-Struggles against physical press coverage from larger cornerbacks who can match his physicality at the line of scrimmage.

-Limited after-catch ability with minimal broken tackles and tendency to go down on first contact from defensive backs.

-Character concerns from his transfer situation at Miami raise questions about maturity and off-field decision making.

-Lacks dynamic playmaking ability, rarely creating big plays or game-changing moments despite opportunities in Georgia's system.

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