Byron Young (defensive lineman)

For the Los Angeles Rams linebacker, see Byron Young (linebacker).

Byron Young
No. 94 – Philadelphia Eagles
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (2000-11-10) November 10, 2000 (age 24)
Laurel, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:292 lb (132 kg)
Career information
High school:West Jones
(Laurel, Mississippi)
College:Alabama (2019–2022)
NFL draft:2023 / round: 3 / pick: 70
Career history
Roster status:Injured reserve
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles:4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Byron Young (born November 10, 2000) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama.

Early life

Young grew up in Laurel, Mississippi and attended West Jones High School. He committed to play football for the Alabama Crimson Tide.[1][2]

College career

In his collegiate career, he totaled 130 tackles, 20 being for a loss, 7.5 sacks, 3 pass deflections, a forced fumble, and a recovery.[3] His best collegiate year occurred in 2022 where he posted 48 tackles, 5.5 going for a loss, 4 sacks, 2 pass deflections, and a forced fumble. For his performance, he was named to the Second Team All-SEC.[4][5]

On January 5, 2023, Young declared for the 2023 NFL draft.[6]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+3⁄8 in
(1.91 m) 		294 lb
(133 kg) 		34+3⁄8 in
(0.87 m) 		11 in
(0.28 m)		 7.68 s 26.0 in
(0.66 m)		 9 ft 0 in
(2.74 m)		 24 reps
All values from NFL Combine[7][8]

Las Vegas Raiders

Young was drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders in the third round, 70th overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft.[9] He was placed on the physically unable to perform list on July 21, 2023.[10] On August 6, 2023, Young was activated after passing a physical.[11] He appeared in six games as a rookie.[12]

On August 28, 2024, Young was waived by the Raiders.[13]

Philadelphia Eagles

Young was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Eagles on August 29, 2024.[14]

References

  1. ^ Potter, Charlie (July 4, 2018). "Alabama lands midnight commitment from 4 star DE Byron Young". 247Sports.com. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  2. ^ Suss, Nick (February 6, 2019). "Signing Day, Top prospect Byron Young signs with Alabama". Clarion Ledger. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  3. ^ "Byron Young College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  4. ^ "2022 Alabama Crimson Tide Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  5. ^ Mellor, Sam (December 26, 2022). "2022 All SEC College Football Team and Individual Honors". College Football Network. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  6. ^ Smith, Stephen M. (January 5, 2023). "Alabama veteran DL Byron Young declares for NFL Draft". Touchdown Alabama. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  7. ^ "Byron Young Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  8. ^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Byron Young College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  9. ^ Gossen, Rachel (April 28, 2023). "Raiders select DT Byron Young with the No. 70 pick". Raiders.com. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  10. ^ "Raiders' Byron Young: Opens camp on PUP list". CBSSports.com. July 21, 2023. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
  11. ^ "Raiders' Byron Young: Passes physical". CBSSports.com. August 6, 2023. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
  12. ^ "Byron Young 2023 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  13. ^ "Raiders claim DT Jonah Laulu and S Thomas Harper". Raiders.com. August 28, 2024. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
  14. ^ "Roster Moves: Eagles claim Byron Young, release Marlon Tuipulotu". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. August 29, 2024. Retrieved October 16, 2024.