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wiLLie younG
Defensive End
N.C. State 3rd Year
Ht: 6-5 Wt: 251
Born: 9/19/85 Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
Draft: ‘10, R7 (213)-Det
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¾ Drafted by the Detroit <strong>lions</strong> in the seventh round (213th overall) in
the 2010 Nfl Draft.
PRO
Defensive end who adds to the team’s tenacious pass rush. Versatile and
can play on both right and left sides. saw significant time in defensive
line rotation in second season. Played in two games for the <strong>lions</strong> in 2010.
¾ selected in the seventh round (213th overall) of the 2010 Nfl Draft.
Had an impressive showing during the preseason and poses as a solid
back-up at defensive end.
2011: served as a back-up defensive end on the <strong>lions</strong>’ stout defensive line
rotation. Played in 14 games (1 start) and registered 14 tackles, 3 sacks
and 1 pass defense.
¾ recorded first-career tackle in <strong>lions</strong>’ season opener at Tampa Bay
(9/11).
¾ Hammered a nail into the <strong>lions</strong> comeback win when he registered a
10-yard sack with 0:35 left to play in the fourth quarter. The Cowboys
snapped the ball at the <strong>lions</strong> 45-yard line and were moved back to the
Dallas 45-yard line. it was his first career sack and he recorded a career
single-game high 2 tackles on the day.
¾ registered his second sack of the season, and for the second-straight
game, in the <strong>lions</strong> 24-13 win over Chicago (10/10). also had 3 tackles
in the game.
¾ inactive with a calf injury <strong>vs</strong>. atlanta (10/23).
¾ recorded two solo tackles at Denver (10/30).
¾ inactive with an ankle injury <strong>vs</strong>. Carolina (11/20).
¾ recorded third sack of season at Green Bay (1/1/12).
COLLEGE
started 36-of-49 games at North Carolina state, including 28 at right
defensive end and eight more on the left side. recorded 194 tackles (109
solos) with 20.0 sacks for minus 140 yards, 46.0 stops for losses totaling
235 yards and 29 pressures. Caused four fumbles and recovered two others.
Deflected 11 passes and intercepted three others for 42 yards in returns,
including a touchdown. young became just the sixth player in school history
to register 20.0 sacks during a career.
¾ young’s 8 sacks in 2009 tied for seventh place on the school’s seasonrecord
chart.
¾ one of five Wolfpack defenders to record at least 40 tackles for loss in
a career, as only Mario Williams (55.5, 2003-05) had more than young’s
46.0 on the school’s all-time record chart.
¾ His 15 stops for loss in 2007 tied levar fisher (2000), Pat Thomas (2003)
and Mario Williams (2004) for seventh on state’s season-record list.
¾ in 2009, named second-team all-aCC selection. started all 12 games
for the first time during his career, leading the team in sacks and tackles
for loss. finished sixth on the squad with 54 tackles (32 solos). His eight
sacks for minus 56 yards ranked third in the aCC and tied for 35th in
the nation. also finished third in the conference and tied for 37th in the
major college ranks with 14.0 stops for losses totaling 85 yards. Had
three pressures, 2 forced fumbles and 3 pass defense, also recorded
first career interception.
¾ served as one of the team’s three captains, participating in 526
defensive snaps.
¾ started 11 of 13 games in 2008 at right defensive end. Participated in a
career-best 608 plays, as he led the team with 6.5 sacks for minus 51
yards and 12.5 stops for losses of 72 yards. also paced the Pack with
10 pressures. recovered two fumbles, blocked a kick, intercepted one
pass and deflected four others. Had three sacks, 6.5 stops for loss and
seven pressures in the final five games after returning to the lineup
from his benching.
¾ as a sophomore in 2007, played in all 12 games, starting the final
eight contests at left defensive end. saw action in 590 snaps, leading
the team with 5.5 sacks for minus 33 yards. His team-high 15.0 stops
for losses of 66 yards are the second-highest total by a sophomore in
school annals and ranked fourth in the aCC. Credited with 11 pressures,
as he caused 2 fumbles and had 3 pass defenses.
¾ saw action in all 12 games as a freshman, started five contests, including
the last four of the season while sharing right defensive end duties
with Martrel Brown. recorded five quarterback pressures with 4.5 stops
for losses of 12 yards and 44 tackles (24 solos).
¾ Turned his first career interception into a 34-yard touchdown return <strong>vs</strong>.
Clemson. also added a pass defensed.
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¾ red-shirted while competing on the scout team as a defensive end in
2005. originally signed with the Pack in 2004, but attended prep school
in the fall before enrolling back at state in Jan., 2005.
PERSONAL
attended Palm Beach (fla.) Gardens Community High school, where the
three-sport standout competed in football, basketball and track. first-team
Class 6a all-state pick, as the defensive end recorded 65 tackles, including
25 for loss, and had 12.0 sacks as a senior.
¾ Made 60 tackles, 15 stops behind the line of scrimmage and nine
sacks as a junior.
¾ received a three-star prospect rating from scout.com. in basketball,
young averaged 10 points and 12 rebounds per game in his final season.
¾ Despite not joining the track team until midway through the season, he
finished fourth at the state 4a meet in the high jump.
¾ earned his degree in science and Technology.
¾ Born sept. 19, 1985 in riviera Beach, florida.
YOUNG’S SINGLE GAME BESTS
Tackles: ...................................................................................................................................... 3 <strong>vs</strong>. Chi 10/10/11
sacks: .................................................................................................................... 1 (3 times) last at GB 1/1/12
sack yards ..................................................................................................................................10 at Dal 10/2/11
YOUNG’S CAREER STATISTICS
Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT
2010 Det 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2011 Det 14 1 14 9 5 3 19 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 16 1 14 9 5 3 19 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
POSTSEASON
Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT
2011 Det 1 0 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
Totals 1 0 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
2011 (Det)
Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds PD TD FF FR Yds TD STT
9/11 at TB 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9/18 KC 1 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9/25 at Min 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/2 at Dal 1 0 2 1 1 1 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/9 CHi 1 1 3 2 1 1 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/16 sf 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
10/23 aTl 0 0 iNaCTiVe
10/30 at Den 1 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11/13 at Chi 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11/20 Car 0 0 iNaCTiVe
11/24 GB 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/4 at No 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/11 MiN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/18 at oak 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/24 sD 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1/1 at GB 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 14 1 14 9 5 3 19 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Postseason
Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD
1/7 at No 1 0 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Totals1 0 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0