Young is a linebacker prospect who is in the mix at linebacker in his rookie season with the Redskins. He was a four-year starter at Villanova and earned All-CAA honors last season when he posted 73 tackles, nine tackles for a loss, two sacks and three passes defended. He has versatilty to play either linebacker or safety.
How Acquired: Signed by the Redskins as an undrafted rookie free agent on May 6, 2009
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Expected to compete for playing time at linebacker during his rookie campaign
Was a four-year starter at Villanova and posted 244 tackles, including 19.5 for a loss, six sacks, one interception, one forced fumble and three blocked kicks
Earned third-team All-CAA honors in 2008
Played in all 11 games as a senior and recorded 73 tackles, including nine for a loss, two sacks and three passes defended
Played in all 11 games as a junior and had 78 total tackles (second on team), four tackles for a loss, one interception and two pass break-ups
Played in all 11 games as a sophomore and tallied 44 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, one sack, one forced fumble and two blocked kicks
Recorded 13 tackles, three sacks, two tackles for loss, a pass break-up and a blocked kick in his freshman campaign
Blocked a punt and recovered it for a touchdown vs. Northeastern
Earned three varsity letters in football and four in track and basketball at Amityville High School
Was a two-time Team MVP and three-year captain, All-County and All-League player
Earned the Collatta Award (2003) for top linebacker in county
Was an All-County track runner and named Team MVP in basketball and track)
Was a Communications major at Villanova
Born to David and Geneva Young, youngest of three children
