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 a part of the UFL Merger.[5]