YaYa Diaby, the Louisville DL, sits at No. 107 on the consensus board across 13 public boards. The tier model reads him as a role player — 18% elite, 40% starter.
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He can strike and separate as a two-gapping five-technique or pursue and tackle as a 4-3 base end.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Gets out of stance and up the field in a hurry.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Diaby plays with strong hands and clear eyes at the point of attack.”
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“…Diaby plays with strong hands and clear eyes at the point of attack. He can strike and separate as a two-gapping five-technique or pursue and tackle as a 4-3 base end. He’s a power rusher lacking an instinctive approach to beat better NFL tackles, but his lateral quickness and short-area burst make Diaby perfect for a twisting/gaming front. His frame and skill set could attract attention as an odd- or even-front end…”
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