Ravens add to linebacker corps with Kenny Young
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The Baltimore Ravens have selected linebacker Kenny Young out of UCLA with the 122nd overall pick in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
Young is the sixth player taken by Baltimore this draft and just the second defensive prospect. The speedy defender will certainly have a role as a special teamer early in his career, with the chance to start at inside linebacker if he catches on to the pro game quickly.
Kenny Young Bio
Position: LB
School: UCLA
College Experience: Senior
Height: 6-1
Weight: 226 lbs
What the analysts are saying
- "Thick, super-sudden linebacker who sees it and goes. little-to-no wasted motion, especially in the run game. Can beat blocks with physicality. Plus linear speed. Lacks in change-of-direction ability." - CBS Sports
- "Young is a lean, run-around WILL linebacker who has the speed to pursue plays all over the field, but may lack the consistency and play demeanor needed to find many NFL reps." - Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
Athletic testing
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| 40-yard Dash | 4.60 sec |
| Bench Press | 23 reps |
| Vertical Jump | 36 inches |
| Broad Jump | 117 inches |
| 3-Cone Drill | 7.38 sec |
| 20-yd Shuttle | 4.48 sec |