Byron Young Receives NFL Combine Invite

Tennessee is anticipating a mass exodus this offseason. A number of gifted gamers, together with edge rusher Byron Younger, could also be on to the NFL ranks.

Younger posted a message to his Instagram saying he acquired an invitation to the NFL Mix. Whereas he hasn’t formally declared, Younger accepted an invite to the Reeses Senior Bowl in December, all however guaranteeing he’s on to the skilled stage.

He tallied 37 tackles and 7 sacks throughout the 2022 season. Younger was probably the greatest cross rushers within the SEC, main a gifted defensive entrance in sacks for the second consecutive season.

Younger additionally completed second on the crew in tackles for loss with 12. Linebacker Aaron Beasley led the crew in TFLs with 13, with Younger usually serving to win the road of scrimmage to permit Beasley to chase working backs.

Whereas the Volunteers did not have an excessively spectacular secondary, Younger and plenty of others helped cover that evident weak point at factors. Tennessee received the road of scrimmage for months, giving them some robust defensive showings.

Tennessee awaits selections from a number of different gamers. Quarterback Hendon Hooker declared for the NFL Draft this week, with a number of different Volunteers ready within the wings.

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