Taurean York has the instincts of a veteran linebacker and the movement skills to capitalize. However, the 5’10”, 227-pound defender doesn’t have the ideal size or length for the position, thus significantly hindering his draft stock.
York went to Texas A&M as a 3-star recruit and became an immediate starter as a true freshman, earning SEC All-Freshman and Freshman All-American (ESPN) honors by racking up 74 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss and three sacks.
In his second season, York was even more productive with 82 tackles, 9.5 TFLs and 2.5 sacks but did not receive any postseason recognition.
Matt Holder has been a part of B/R’s Scouting Department for four seasons. He also writes about the Las Vegas Raiders and NFL draft for SB Nation’s Silver and Black Pride, and co-hosts a YouTube Channel, Tape Don’t Lie, providing film breakdowns and more draft prospect analysis.
