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Byron Young’s elite season without Myles Garrett

Fair or not, Byron Young has never received ample praise for his success so far with the Los Angeles Rams. Young was drafted in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft. He had as clear of a path to…

By JB Scott · Turf Show Times

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 1:15 AM

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Writer JB Scott argues Byron Young deserves credit as an elite pass rusher while Myles Garrett remains injured.
Young has logged four sacks through four games, including a multi-sack outing against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Pro Football Focus data ranks Young sixth among edge rushers with 21 pressures on just 103 pass rushes.

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JB Scott argues that Los Angeles Rams edge rusher Byron Young deserves recognition for leading an elite pass rush despite Myles Garrett being sidelined by injury since Week 2. Scott highlights that Young has delivered career-best performances, recording four sacks across his first four games of the season, including a standout performance against the Philadelphia Eagles.

According to Pro Football Focus data cited by Scott, Young ranks sixth among edge defenders with 21 total pressures while competing on significantly fewer rushes than peers. Scott notes Young ranks third in pressure rate at 20.4 percent, making him one of the league's most efficient pass rushers.

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