Rodney Young (American football)

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Rodney Young
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Position: Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1973-01-25) January 25, 1973 (age 51)
Grambling, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school: Ruston (LA)
College: LSU
NFL draft: 1995  / round: 3 / pick: 85
Career history

Rodney Menard Young (born January 25, 1973) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back for four seasons with the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL) from 1995 to 1998. He was the 85th player taken in the 1995 NFL draft. [1] A native of Grambling, Louisiana, Young was a 1990 USA Today All-American for Ruston High School under Coach Jimmy Childress.[ citation needed ] He played college football at Louisiana State University. He is the son of 10-year NFL player, Willie Young. [2]

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References

  1. "1995 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  2. "Rodney Young NFL Football Statistics". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved April 21, 2016.