Elijah Young
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Career Summary
Elijah Young is a running back who played at Missouri and Western Kentucky before entering the NFL with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
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Early Life
Young attended South Doyle High School in Tennessee, where he was named the Tennessee Gatorade Player of the Year and Class 5A Mr. Football.
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High School
At South Doyle High School in Tennessee, Young earned Tennessee Gatorade Player of the Year and Class 5A Mr. Football honors. He was a three-star recruit according to major recruiting services.
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College Career
Young spent three seasons at Missouri before transferring to Western Kentucky for 2023 and 2024. He finished his college career with 1,705 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on 371 carries, plus 86 receptions for 718 yards and six receiving touchdowns. In 2024, he set career highs with 883 rushing yards, 47 receptions and 384 receiving yards.
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Path to the NFL
Young entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with Kansas City in 2025 following his Western Kentucky career.
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NFL Career
Young began his professional career with Kansas City in 2025. The Chiefs listed him as a rookie running back after signing him as a college free agent.
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Career Accomplishments
Young was a second-team Phil Steele All-Conference USA selection in 2024 and was named to the 2024 Doak Walker Award watch list. He started all 14 games at Western Kentucky in 2024 and finished second on the team with 1,267 all-purpose yards.
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Playing Style
Young combined rushing and receiving production in college, totaling more than 1,700 rushing yards and more than 700 receiving yards. His 2024 season included a 139-yard, two-touchdown performance at UTEP and a season-long 64-yard run.
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