From now until the 2026 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young.
NO. 8 COLBIE YOUNG/WR/GEORGIA – 6046, 218 POUNDS (SENIOR)
MEASUREMENTS
Player Ht/Wt Hand Size Arm Length Wingspan
Colbie Young 6046/218 9 1/2 31 7/8 N/A
40-Yard Dash 10-Yard Dash Short Shuttle 3-Cone
4.49 1.59 DNP DNP
Broad Jump Vertical Bench Press
DNP DNP DNP
THE GOOD
-Good size and length for the position; able to make plays above the rim
-Has some suddenness to his game, able to create separation on underneath routes
-Physical receiver that can play through contact at the top of his routes
-Long strider that can stack corners on vertical routes
-Willing blocker that can hold up on the perimeter
-Smart receiver that can diagnose quickly and settle in soft spots to give his QB an outlet
-Provides juice after the catch with his size and speed; tough to tackle 1-on-1 in space
-Special teams abilities as a gunner on punt coverage
THE BAD
-Limited route tree, not a ton of nuance in that part of his game
-Had issues with longer, more physical corners; doesn’t have a deep release package
-Doesn’t use his size properly as a blocker; tends to catch defenders
-Long speed is a concern; not going to pull away from defenders consistently
-Durability is a concern; missed several games in 2025 with injury
-Major red flag off-field with 2024 arrest that requires further deep dive for NFL teams
STATS
-2025 stats: hauled in 26 passes for 358 yards and one touchdown in 8 games for Georgia
-Spent just two seasons at Georgia after transferring from Miami (FL)
-Played in just five games in 2024 for the Bulldogs and hauled in 11 passes for 149 yards and two touchdowns
-He spent two seasons with the Hurricanes, played in 22 games with 79 receptions for 930 yards and 10 touchdowns
INJURY HISTORY
-Suffered a fractured leg in the October 18, 2025, matchup against Ole Miss before returning to practice during the College Football Playoff
-Dealt with hamstring injury leading up to the 2024 season with the Bulldogs
BACKGROUND
-Born on July 24, 2002
-Attended Binghamton High School in Binghamton, New York
-Spent one year at Lackawanna College after HS before heading to Miami (FL)
-Former 4-star recruit coming out of high school, dropped to 3-star recruit at Lackawanna
-Had 24 receptions for 472 yards with nine touchdowns in nine games in his lone season at Lackawanna
-Transferred to Georgia ahead of the 2024 season
-Arrested on October 8, 2024, on misdemeanor charges of battery and assault of an unborn child, later reduced to probation, a $500 fine, and a family violence intervention program after the woman recanted her statement
-Studied Sociology and Housing Management & Policy at Georgia
-Competed in the 2026 East-West Shrine Bowl
-Combine invite
TAPE BREAKDOWN
In a deep wide receiver class, Georgia WR Colbie Young offers size, contested-catch expertise, and some special-teams ability.
His 2024 arrest warrants further investigation. An ensuing suspension, along with a broken leg, cost him 15 games over the last two seasons. But based on limited tape over the last two seasons, Young’s size, ability after the catch, and contested-catch ability make him worth taking a chance on as a height/weight/speed developmental piece.
Young doesn’t have a fully developed route tree, but he is quite sudden, particularly early in routes. When he gets a clean release, he can build up speed and stress defenders. His double move against Alabama for a touchdown last season was a thing of beauty.
He sells the slant route perfectly, causing the corner to bite hard. Once he sells it, he’s able to get back outside and get vertical for the wide-open touchdown. That was the best route I saw Young run all season.
Young performed well in the Alabama game.
He sells the vertical route well here, entering the corner’s blind spot. Once there, he snaps off the stop route, coming to a stop quickly and getting his head around on the perimeter.
After that, he works back to the football and shows his quarterback his numbers to make the play.
Although his route running and footwork aren’t impressive, Young is physical at the top of his routes and can push through contact to create separation.
He flashed that late in the game against SEC foe Tennessee in 2025.
The cornerback is all over him at the top of his route. But Young discards him and breaks inside, creating a ton of separation to make the catch in traffic. He doesn’t consistently use his size well enough, but he does here.
Young won’t run away from guys on the perimeter. But he still plays through contact, stacks corners on the boundary, and makes contested catches.
This was on the first play of the game against Tennessee and set the tone for the type of day he would have. There’s a subtle stop-and-go move in there, allowing him to stack the defender and get vertical. It’s a good throw, and he makes the play down the sideline, showing off his contested-catch abilities.
He has some juice after the catch, too, making him an intriguing weapon on quick throws.
He’s big and strong with the football in his hands, a nightmare for defensive backs when he’s on the move. Georgia didn’t adequately utilize him this way. Granted, they had Zachariah Branch to do a lot of this, but Young was very good when given opportunities to catch short and try to run long.
As a blocker, he’s willing to throw his body in there and battle, but the technique is a bit of a mess. He tends to catch defenders and doesn’t really tap into his strength.
He’ll give the effort there and wants to help out as that blocker. He needs to be coached to utilize his length and strength more effectively as a blocker.
CONCLUSION
Georgia’s Colbie Young has an intriguing blend of size and strength at the position. He excels in contested-catch situations and generates big plays after the catch with his ability to run through tackle attempts. But he has a limited route tree, and his injury and arrest history are concerning. Any team considering him has to dive deeper into his legal situation.
Though he’s still developing as a receiver, Young has special-teams experience, playing gunner at times for Georgia over the last two years. That should help him stick on a roster early in his career. He reminds me of a former Steelers receiver who just retired, Miles Boykin. Not a ton of production in college, but great size and speed, and special teams abilities.
NFL Projection: Late Day 3
Steelers Depot Grade: 6.2 OFF (Pure Backup)
Grade Range: 6.0-7.0
Games Watched: Tennessee (2025), Alabama (2025), Auburn (2025), Clemson (2024), Alabama (2024)
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