re: Official Saints UDFA Signings

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Strengths

Big bubble rear that he can sink to help him anchor when being bull­ rushed. Has starting experience at both guard spots and right tackle. Shows some lightness of feet. Capable and effective in short-­pull situations as guard. Does a decent job of working feet into position to help secure his block. Athletic enough to operate at guard or tackle as zone blocker.

Weaknesses

Has habit of ducking head into blocks. Struggles with changing direction against inside moves. Opens post leg and leans into redirect block rather than stepping back inside to slam the door shut. Balance and body control are below average. Doesn't have agility to gain enough ground with kick slides against edge rushers as tackle. Punch is sluggish and hands too wide. Gives away chest too often.

Draft Projection

Rounds 4 or 5

Bottom Line

The temptation will be to try Young as a right tackle, but his lack of necessary lateral agility could end up getting the quarterback hit too often. Young's athleticism and length are appealing as a guard, but his inability to sustain blocks with body control and power at the point of attack could make him a backup to low­-end starter in the league.

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