Yhonzae Pierre: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & College Stats
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Yhonzae Pierre is a senior LB at Alabama from Eufaula, AL. He is listed at 6'3", 251 pounds. Gridiron AI's prospect model ranks Yhonzae Pierre No. 18 on its 2027 board (No. 3 among linebackers): a 88% chance to be drafted, 73% to go in the top 100 picks and 14% to go in the first round. His grade is driven by production & role and program & competition. At Alabama (2024–26) he made 72 tackles (17.5 for loss), recorded 9.5 sacks and had 1 interceptions and 6 passes defended.
Team details
- School: Alabama
- Position: LB
- Class: Senior
- Height: 6'3"
- Weight: 251 lbs
- Hometown: Eufaula, AL
- Big board: No. 18 of 2027 (No. 3 LB)
- Projection: Rounds 2-3
- Chance to be drafted: 88%
- Recruiting: 5-star
What drives his prospect grade
| Factor | Effect on his grade |
|---|---|
| Production & role | Strong plus |
| Program & competition | Strong plus |
| Recruiting pedigree | Plus |
| Size | Plus |
| Age & experience | Plus |
| Efficiency | Neutral |
College career stats
| Season | School | G | Tackles | Solo | TFL | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Alabama | 4 | 14 | 4 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | Alabama | 14 | 52 | 39 | 14.5 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | Alabama | 5 | 6 | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
2026 game log
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Tackles | TFL | Sacks | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Carolina | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2 | at Kentucky | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 3 | Florida State | W | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 4 | South Carolina | W | 5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 |
Data provided by CollegeFootballData.com