Darrel Young

Darrel Young

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Young with the Washington Redskins in 2015
No. -- Free agent
Position: Fullback
Personal information
Date of birth: (1987-04-08) April 8, 1987
Place of birth: North Amityville, New York
Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight: 251 lb (114 kg)
Career information
High school: Amityville (NY) Memorial
College: Villanova
Undrafted: 2009
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards: 185
Rushing TDs: 7
Receptions: 40
Receiving yards: 432
Receiving TDs: 6
Player stats at NFL.com

Darrel Young (born April 8, 1987) is an American football fullback who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent as a linebacker prospect in 2009. He played college football at Villanova University.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Ht Wt 40-yd dash 10-yd split 20-yd split 20-ss 3-cone Vert Broad BP
5 ft 11 in 244 lb 4.59 s 1.56 s 2.58 s 4.27 s 6.94 s 32 in 9 ft 4 in 24 reps
All values from Villanova Pro Day[1]

Washington Redskins

2009 season

On May 4, 2009, Young signed with the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent.[2] He was waived by on September 5, 2009, but added to the team's practice squad two days later.[3] Young was released on September 24, 2009.

2010 season

Young signed a futures contract with the Washington Redskins on January 5, 2010.[4] When he reported for camp, Young was surprised to learn that he had been converted to a fullback. Head coach Mike Shanahan stated, "Just the way he hit, we needed some fullbacks and we thought since he had good hands he might be the ideal candidate," which was the reason for Young's transition.[5] The position wasn't completely foreign to Young, who was recruited to Villanova as a running back before he was moved to linebacker. He ended up making the Redskins' final 53-man roster as the backup fullback after all cuts were made. On November 15, 2010, Young scored his first career receiving touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles.[6]

Young at Redskins training camp in 2011

2011 season

Young was named the starting fullback for the Washington Redskins at the beginning of training camp in 2011.[7] He scored his first career rushing touchdown in Week 15 against the New York Giants.[8] In Week 16 against the Minnesota Vikings, Young had a costly holding penalty called on him that nullified Brandon Banks' 59-yard touchdown run.[9]

2012 season

Despite missing every preseason game, Young was able to start in the season opener against the New Orleans Saints. In the Week 6 win against the Minnesota Vikings, he caught a six-yard pass from Robert Griffin III for a touchdown.[10] He would score his second touchdown for the season after catching another six-yard pass in the endzone.[11]

2013 season

Set to be a restricted free agent in the 2013 season, Young re-signed with the Redskins to a $6.2 million, three-year contract on March 9, 2013.[12][13] On November 3, 2013, Young recorded three rushing touchdowns, the last being the game-winning score in overtime against the San Diego Chargers.[14] He would score a 62-yard touchdown reception against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 11.[15]

2014 season

In the season opener against the Houston Texans, Young was the only one to score for the Redskins with a rushing touchdown.[16] In the Week 2 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, he contributed to the 41-10 win with a 20-yard touchdown reception.[17] Young scored two rushing touchdowns in the 27-24 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 16 that took the Eagles out of playoff contention.[18]

Chicago Bears

On August 3, 2016, Young signed with the Chicago Bears.[19] On August 28, 2016, Young was released by the Bears.[20]

Career rushing statistics

Year Team Games Played Attempts Yards Average Long Touchdowns First Downs Fumbles Fumbles Lost
2010 WAS 16 4 19 4.8 16 0 1 0 0
2011 WAS 13 6 33 5.5 12 1 6 0 0
2012 WAS 16 14 60 4.3 16 0 7 0 0
2013 WAS 13 12 41 3.4 19 3 7 0 0
2014 WAS 11 6 17 2.8 14 1 3 0 0

References

  1. ↑ Darrel Young, DS #46 ILB, Villanova
  2. ↑ "Darrel Young Signs Free Agent Contract with Washington Redskins". VillaNova.com. May 4, 2009. Retrieved 2012-05-23.
  3. ↑ Reid, Jason (September 5, 2009). "Alridge, Bridges Among Redskins' Cuts (Updated)". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved 2012-05-23.
  4. ↑ "Redskins Sign Nine Players to Futures Contracts". Redskins.com. Retrieved 2010-02-23.
  5. ↑ "Training Camp Tracker". The Washington Post. August 17, 2010.
  6. ↑ Campbell, Rich (August 8, 2011). "Redskins' Darrel Young gets inspiration from across the world". WashingtonTimes.com. Retrieved 2012-05-23.
  7. ↑ "Darrel Young Named Starter At Fullback For Washington Redskins". thenovablog.com. Retrieved 2011-08-10.
  8. ↑ "Darrel Young's first rushing TD comes against childhood team". WashingtonPost.com. December 18, 2011. Retrieved 2011-12-19.
  9. ↑ Steinberg, Dan (December 24, 2011). "Redskins-Vikings best and worst". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved 2012-05-23.
  10. ↑ Tinsman, Brian (October 15, 2012). "Stats Recap: Redskins-Vikings". Redskins.com. Retrieved 2012-10-15.
  11. ↑ Tinsman, Brian (November 18, 2012). "Redskins Stifle Eagles At Home, Win 31-6". Redskins.com. Retrieved 2012-11-22.
  12. ↑ Keim, John (March 9, 2013). "Redskins re-sign Logan Paulsen, Darrel Young". WashingtonTimes.com. Retrieved 2013-03-09.
  13. ↑ Jones, Mike (March 9, 2013). "Redskins re-sign fullback Darrel Young". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved 2013-03-09.
  14. ↑ Zappulla, Jordan (November 4, 2013). "Darrel Young: Sunday's Deserving, Unlikely Hero". Redskins.com. Retrieved 2013-11-11.
  15. ↑ Czarda, Stephen (November 19, 2013). "Young Continues Growth As A Playmaker". Redskins.com. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
  16. ↑ "Redskins-Texans Monday Stats Pack". Redskins.com. September 8, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2015.
  17. ↑ "Redskins-Jaguars Monday Stats Pack". Redskins.com. September 15, 2014. Retrieved 2015-01-02.
  18. ↑ "Redskins-Eagles Sunday Stats Pack". Redskins.com. December 21, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2015.
  19. ↑ Machir, Troy (August 3, 2016). "Former Redskins FB Darrel Young Finds a Landing Spot". CSNMidAtlantic.com. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
  20. ↑ Mayer, Larry. "Bears pare roster to 80 with 10 cuts". ChicagoBears.com.

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