Sam Young (American football)

Sam Young

Young with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2014
No. 79 Miami Dolphins
Position:	Offensive tackle
Personal information
Date of birth:	June 24, 1987
Place of birth:	Coral Springs, Florida
Height:	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Weight:	316 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High school:	Fort Lauderdale (FL) Aquinas
College:	Notre Dame
NFL Draft:	2010 / Round: 6 / Pick: 179
Career history
Dallas Cowboys (2010) Buffalo Bills (2011–2013) Jacksonville Jaguars (2013–2015) Miami Dolphins (2016–present)
Roster status:	Active
Career NFL statistics
Games played: 58 Games started: 13 Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Sam Young (born June 24, 1987) is an American football offensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Notre Dame.

Early years

Young went to Pine Crest School and St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. At Pine Crest School he played tight end in football, center on JV Basketball, and competed on the weight lifting team. During his junior and senior years, he did not allow a sack. In 2005, he won the 2005 Florida Gatorade Player of the Year. Following his stellar high school football career, Young was invited to play in the 2006 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. He also participated in Discus while attending STA, and won state title in shot put and holds STA record.

College career

Young made Notre Dame history becoming the first true freshman to start the season opener on the offensive line since freshmen became eligible in 1972.^[1] He was named 2006 first team Freshman All-American by The Sporting News. In total, Young made 50 consecutive starts on the offensive line (a school record at the time), mostly at left tackle.

Professional career

2010 NFL Draft

Pre-draft measurables

Ht	Wt	Arm length	Hand size	40-yd dash	10-yd split	20-yd split	20-ss	3-cone	Vert	Broad	BP
6 ft 8 in	316 lb	34½ in	10⅛ in	5.24 s				7.73 s	29.5 in	8 ft 08 in	29 reps
All values from NFL Combine[2]

Dallas Cowboys

Young was selected in the 6th round (179th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. He was active in three games of the 2010 season, contributing on special teams.^[3] He had a disappointing training camp in 2011, and was reportedly beaten often by defenders in practice.^[4] He was waived on September 5.^[5]

Buffalo Bills

On September 6, 2011, he was claimed off waivers by the Buffalo Bills.^[6] In 2012, he started four games at right tackle. He was waived on October 7, 2013.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On October 8, 2013, the Jacksonville Jaguars claimed him off waivers and was active in 11 games, playing mainly on special teams.^[7] The next year he played in 9 games, with 6 starts at right tackle and was declared inactive in 6 contests.

In 2015, he appeared in 16 games, starting two at left tackle in place of an injured Luke Joeckel and one at right tackle in place of an injured Jermey Parnell.

Miami Dolphins

On March 9, 2016, Young signed a one-year $910,000 contract with the Miami Dolphins. On September 3, he was released as part of final roster cuts.^[8] He was re-signed on October 11, 2016.^[9]

References

1. "Player Bio: Sam Young - University of Notre Dame: Official Site for Notre Dame Athletics". Retrieved 2015-09-06.
2. "Sam Young Combine Profile", NFL.com, retrieved February 27, 2010.
3. "Cowboys' future focus: RT Sam Young". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
4. Rainer Sabin (2011-09-06). "Bills claim former Cowboys OT Sam Young". Retrieved 2011-09-06.
5. "Cowboys release Sam Young". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
6. "Bills claim Sam Young off waivers". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
7. "Jaguars free agents: Sam Young". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
8. Poupari, Alain. "Dolphins Make Moves To Get Roster To 53". MiamiDolphins.com.
9. "PRESS RELEASE: Dolphins Add Chekwa And Young". MiamiDolphins.com. October 11, 2016.

External links

• Notre Dame Irish bio