Byron Young selected by Rams in 2023 NFL draft

Tennessee’s Byron Young selected by the Rams in the 2023 NFL draft.

The 2023 NFL draft is taking place Thursday-Saturday in the plaza outside of Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri.

The first round of the 2023 NFL draft was held Thursday, while the second and third rounds were Friday. The final four rounds are slated for Saturday (noon EDT).

Former Tennessee defensive lineman Byron Young was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the third round (No. 77 overall).

Young played defensive line at Tennessee from 2021-22.

He began his career at Georgia Military College and signed with Tennessee as the No. 1 weak side defensive end in the country.

Young finished his Tennessee career with 83 total tackles, 23.5 tackles for a loss, 12.5 sacks, one interception, two pass breakups and 22 quarterback hurries.

PHOTOS: Byron Young through the years

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