Jimmy Young (American football)

Jimmy Young (born 1987) is a former American football wide receiver who played professionally for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at TCU.

Jimmy Young
Personal information
Born:1987 (age 35–36)
Monroe, Louisiana
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:208 lb (94 kg)
Career information
College:TCU
Position:Wide receiver
Undrafted:2011
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

College career

Young played his college football at TCU. He became the favorite target for Andy Dalton in the 2008 season, his redshirt sophomore year, catching 59 balls for a team leading 988 yards and 5 touchdowns. In his junior and senior years he was overtaken as the primary target by Jeremy Kerley, but remained productive. He played a big role in the Rose Bowl win over Wisconsin by grabbing 5 balls for 57 yards, converting multiple first downs. Young is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity.

NFL career

Chicago Bears

Young went undrafted in the 2011 NFL draft. He signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent hours after the draft. He was released as a final cut and remained a free agent for the rest of the 2011 season.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On January 3, 2012, the Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to sign Young.[1]

References
  1. "Source: Steelers Will Sign Former TCU WR Jimmy Young To Futures Contract At End Of Season". Steelers Depot. 2012-01-03. Retrieved 2012-12-23.
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