Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 70.85 (Chance to start)

Pro Comparison: Willie Gay Jr.

Accolades:

  • 2022: First-team All-ACC (led ACC with 9.5 sacks)
  • 2021: Second-team All-ACC

Summary:

Yasir Abdullah is a twitched-up edge rusher who plays much bigger than his 234-pound frame. He can set the edge in the run game and regularly finds his way into the backfield, but his NFL future may be as an off-ball linebacker because of his size. Wherever he lines up, he's a playmaker.

Strengths:

  • Thick build; can put foot in the ground and change direction with some twitch
  • Explosive first step -- can get into body of OT an move him off spot
  • Despite only weighing 234, will set edge/remain stout at the point

Weaknesses:

  • Undersized for NFL EDGE
  • More of a wrap-up tackler than thumper but good in space

Combine Results:

  • 40-Yard Dash: 4.47 seconds
  • Vertical: 36.5 inches
  • Broad Jump: 10 feet, 9 inches