Craig Young


Headshot of Craig Young
Position: LB
Jersey #: 59
Date of Birth: March 13, 2001
Height / Weight: 6'3" / 225 lbs
College: Kansas; Ohio State
Drafted: Round , Pick in 2024 by
First Team: (2024)
Last Team: CIN (2025)

Career Summary

Craig Young played college football at Ohio State and Kansas.

The Fort Wayne, Indiana, native finished his college career as a linebacker for the Jayhawks.

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High School

Young attended Wayne High School in Fort Wayne.

He played on both sides of the ball, catching 35 passes for 700 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior. He also competed in basketball and track.

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College Career

Young played three seasons at Ohio State before joining Kansas.

He returned an interception 70 yards for a touchdown against Maryland in 2021. With Kansas in 2023, he recorded a season-high seven tackles against Texas.

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30455, 00-0039580, 2001-03-13, Craig Young, Craig, Young

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