Alabama’s Yhonzae Pierre is poised to shake up the 2026 NFL Draft with his explosive first step, relentless motor, and proven ability to disrupt backfields. Could Pierre follow in Will Anderson’s footsteps and become the next elite Crimson Tide pass rusher NFL teams covet? Damian Parson and Keith Sanchez spotlight Pierre’s eight-sack breakout season, highlighting his bend, versatility as a stack backer, and physical presence at 6'3", 255 pounds. Key analysis centers on Pierre’s functional strength, pursuit skills, and how he compares to peers like Colin Simmons and Dylan Stewart. The discussion digs into concerns about arm length, positional fit, and the importance of maintaining production as opponents zero in. Will Pierre’s aggressive style translate into Pro Bowl-caliber impact or will size limitations hold him back? Get expert insights into his NFL projection, draft grade, and what needs to happen for Pierre to rise to the very top of draft boards. Timestamps: 0:00 Yonzae Pierre Scouting Report Introduction 1:38 Elite Traits: Motor, Athleticism, Pass Rush Production 9:41 Areas for Improvement: Length, Over-Aggressiveness, Consistency 19:14 Evaluating Production: Impact in Big Games & Sacks in Bunches 22:57 NFL Draft Grades & Will Anderson Comparison 28:08 Hybrid Edge/Linebacker Role & Final Thoughts Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas, David Leong, Gary Cosby-Imagn Images Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/lockedonnfl! #squarepod Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
