Byron Young (defensive lineman)

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Byron Young
No. 93 – Las Vegas Raiders
Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (2000-11-10) November 10, 2000 (age 23)
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:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:4
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

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

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Early years

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
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+38 in
(1.91 m)
294 lb
(133 kg)
34+38 in
(0.87 m)
11 in
(0.28 m)
7.68 s26.0 in
(0.66 m)
9 ft 0 in
(2.74 m)
24 reps
All values from NFL Combine [7] [8]

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]

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References

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  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.
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