Lonnie Young

Tackles:	728
Sacks:	3.5
Interceptions:	11
Forced fumbles:	8

Lonnie Young
No. 43, 31, 44
Position:	Cornerback, Safety
Personal information
Born:	July 18, 1963 (age 60); Flint, Michigan, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:	Beecher (Beecher, Michigan)
College:	Michigan State (1981–1984)
NFL draft:	1985 / Round: 12 / Pick: 325
Career history
As a player:
	St. Louis/Phoenix Cardinals (1985–1990); New York Jets (1991–1993); San Diego Chargers (1994); New York Jets (1995–1996);
As an executive:
	Pittsburgh Maulers (2023); General manager;
As an administrator:
	New York Jets (2002); Area scout; Arizona Cardinals (2003–2007); Regional scout; Baltimore Ravens (2008–2019); National Scout;
Career highlights and awards
	Super Bowl champion (XLVII);
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:
Tackles:	728
Sacks:	3.5
Interceptions:	11
Forced fumbles:	8
	Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Last updated March 28, 2024

Lonnie R. Young (born July 18, 1963) is an American football executive and former cornerback and safety. He played college football at Michigan State University, and was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the twelfth round of the 1985 NFL Draft.^[1]

Early years

Young was born in Flint, Michigan. He attended Beecher High School where he played football, basketball and track and field.^[2]

College career

Young starred in football at Michigan State University. He played football under head coach Muddy Waters and played his junior and senior season under George Perles. In his senior season, Young recorded 3 interceptions.^[3] Michigan State went 6–6 that year, making it to their first bowl game since 1966, but they were defeated by the Army Cadets in the Cherry Bowl.

Executive career

Pittsburgh Maulers

On October 19, 2022, Young was named the general manager of the Pittsburgh Maulers.^[4] On January 1, 2024, it was announced the Maulers would not be apart of the UFL Merger.^[5]

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References

↑ "1985 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
↑ "Young, Lonnie". www.gfashof.org. Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
↑ "Lonnie Young College Stats". www.sports-reference.com. College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
↑ Brandon Anderson (October 19, 2022). "Lonnie Young Hired as the New General Manager of The Pittsburgh Maulers". www.usflnewshub.com. USFL News Hub. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
↑ Russell, Jake (2024-01-01). "XFL, USFL announce merger to form the United Football League". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286 . Retrieved 2024-01-01.

Lonnie Young. Sports Reference. Retrieved 2021-02-07.

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[1] "1985 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-10-09.

[2] "Young, Lonnie". www.gfashof.org. Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved January 22, 2023.

[3] "Lonnie Young College Stats". www.sports-reference.com. College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved February 22, 2023.

[4] Brandon Anderson (October 19, 2022). "Lonnie Young Hired as the New General Manager of The Pittsburgh Maulers". www.usflnewshub.com. USFL News Hub. Retrieved February 22, 2023.

[5] Russell, Jake (2024-01-01). "XFL, USFL announce merger to form the United Football League". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286 . Retrieved 2024-01-01.

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