The Los Angeles Rams started their night with a pick from the Big 12 by taking Steve Avila, but with their second selection, they went to the SEC and the Tennessee Volunteers. They selected edge rusher Byron Young at No. 77 overall, bolstering a pass rush that badly needed some help.
Young is an exciting prospect who has a high ceiling thanks to his rare athleticism, but he’s also 25 years old already and still needs some refinement as a pass rusher and run defender. His path to the NFL wasn’t an easy one, with a stint at the JUCO level and 18 months as an assistant manager of a Dollar General store.
