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Yhonzae Pierre

YhonzaePierre

Eufaula, ALEufaula
Jersey
#0
Pos
EDGE
HT / WT
6-3 / 221
Class
JR
NIL Valuation
$933K
Rivals
6
NATL
#31
POS
#4
ST
#3
On3
98
NATL
#17
POS
#4
ST
#2
ESPN
86
NATL
#72
POS
#8
ST
#8
247
98
NATL
#28
POS
#4
ST
#2
The Journey
Class of 2023
Alabama Crimson Tide
ENROLLED
Eufaula Tigers
Eufaula Tigers
2022 – 2022
HIGH SCHOOL

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Reminds Us Of

DeMarcus Lawrence
DeMarcus Lawrence
EDGE / 6-3 / 251
Boise StateBoise State · HS Class of 2010
Dallas2014 Draft · Rnd 2 · Pick 34

Yhonzae Pierre is a high-energy, disruptive pass usher who has some similarities to DeMarcus Lawrence. Pierre is a more touted prospect than Lawrence at the same stage, but we see similarities in the physical dimensions, on-field twitch and ability to disrupt as a pass rusher. Both are at their best when allowed to use their explosive athleticism to get after quarterbacks.

Team Predictions

Industry Consensus · RPM Picks
Team
Prediction
Recruited By
Distance
Class Rank
Draft Pos (5yr)
Draft Total (5yr)
Alabama
ENROLLED4/14/2022
98.7%
164 mi
1
3
48
Auburn
OFFERED
N/A
46 mi
17
0
21
Florida State
N/A
118 mi
22
5
14
Georgia
OFFERED
N/A
180 mi
2
2
44
Texas
OFFERED
N/A
750 mi
3
2
14
Alabama
AlabamaENROLLED
Charles Kelly
98.7%
Auburn
AuburnOFFERED
N/A
Florida State
N/A
Georgia
GeorgiaOFFERED
Scott Cochran
N/A
Texas
TexasOFFERED
Terry Joseph
N/A

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Yhonzae Pierre Scouting Summary
Charles Power
04/14/22

Twitchy, explosive pass rusher with a high-end first step and violent finishing ability behind the line of scrimmage. Checked in at around 6-foot-3, 225 pounds with 33.5-inch arms as a senior. Shows the ability to burst off the snap. Gets into the backfield quickly due to his initial burst. Capable of redirecting at the line of scrimmage. Shows early signs of a budding arsenal of pass rush maneuvers, including a spin and up and under move. A coordinated, smooth athlete who can cross up offensive tackles with a quick jab step. Looks to have outstanding closing speed. Finishes with physicality and levies out some big hits behind the line of scrimmage. Should continue adding power to his game as he gets stronger at the next level in order to hold up as a run defender. Not overly big for the position but is less physically developed relative to many of his peers - pointing to considerable room for growth in a college strength program. Continued to add pass rush skills as a senior, flashing his immense potential off the edge at the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game and the All-American Bowl. Projects as a high-energy, disruptive outside pass rusher at the next level.

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Measurements & Testing

Yhonzae PierreEufaula
Top 300 DL AvgAvg. Last 3 Years
NFL Combine DraftedAvg. Last 3 Years
Weight
221
276
300
80.1%73.7%
Height
6-3
6-4
6-3
98.7%100.0%
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Personal Life

Ranked as a five-star recruit by On3, Yhonzae Pierre signed with Alabama coming out of Eufaula (Alabama) High School in the Class of 2023. He picked the Crimson Tide after turning down a long list of national offers. Pierre played in the All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas. He was coached by Ed Rigby at Eufaula High School, plus, he’s the cousin of former Alabama standout linebacker Courtney Upshaw.

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