Lou Young (cornerback)

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Lou Young III
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Young in 2024
No. 39, 38, 22, 25, 32, 35
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1991-10-09) October 9, 1991 (age 32)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:Our Lady of Good Counsel
(Olney, Maryland)
College:Georgia Tech
Undrafted:2014
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:1
Quarterback sacks:0
Interceptions:0
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Lou Young III (born October 9, 1991) is an American comedian and a former American football cornerback. He played college football at Georgia Tech.

Professional career[edit]

Denver Broncos[edit]

On May 12, 2014, Young was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Denver Broncos. On August 30, 2014, he was released by the Broncos.

Baltimore Ravens[edit]

On September 15, 2014, the Baltimore Ravens signed Young to their practice squad. On October 9, 2014, his practice squad contract was terminated by the Ravens.

Jacksonville Jaguars[edit]

On October 21, 2014, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed Young to their practice squad. On November 11, 2014, he was released by the Jaguars.

Carolina Panthers[edit]

On November 24, 2014, the Carolina Panthers signed Young to their practice squad. On January 13, 2015, he was signed to a reserve/future contract by the Panthers. On September 5, 2015, he was released by the Panthers.[1] On September 7, 2015, Young was signed to the Panthers' practice squad.[2] He was promoted to the active roster on January 5, 2016.[3]

On February 7, 2016, Young's Panthers played in Super Bowl 50. He was inactive for the game as the Panthers fell to the Denver Broncos by a score of 24–10.[4][5]

On September 3, 2016, Young was waived by the Panthers as part of final roster cuts.[6] He was signed to the practice squad on October 12, 2016.[7] He was promoted to the active roster on October 15, 2016.[8] He was released on October 17, 2016.[9] He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 3, 2016.[10] He was promoted back to the active roster on November 25, 2016.[11]

On May 2, 2017, Young was waived by the Panthers.[12]

Washington Redskins[edit]

On June 7, 2017, Young was signed by the Washington Redskins.[13] He was waived/injured by the Redskins on July 29, 2017, and placed on injured reserve.[14] He was waived with an injury settlement on August 3, 2017.[15]

Arizona Cardinals[edit]

On February 12, 2018, Young was signed by the Arizona Cardinals.[16] On August 15, 2018, Young was waived by the Cardinals.[17]

Atlanta Legends[edit]

Young joined the Alliance of American Football's Atlanta Legends, but failed to make the final roster.[18]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Henson, Max (September 5, 2015). "Panthers trim roster to 53". Panthers.com. Archived from the original on August 8, 2017. Retrieved September 16, 2015.
  2. ^ "WR Bersin among 10 set to join practice squad". Panthers.com. September 6, 2015. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved September 16, 2015.
  3. ^ Henson, Max (January 5, 2016). "Panthers sign CB Lou Young to active roster". Panthers.com. Archived from the original on June 6, 2017. Retrieved January 25, 2016.
  4. ^ "Super Bowl 50 – Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers – February 7th, 2016". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
  5. ^ Jones, Jonathan (February 7, 2016). "No surprises among Carolina Panthers inactives for Super Bowl 50". Charlotte Observer. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
  6. ^ Henson, Max. "Panthers trim roster to 53". Panthers.com. Archived from the original on January 3, 2018.
  7. ^ "Panthers make practice squad move". Panthers.com. October 12, 2016. Archived from the original on October 15, 2016.
  8. ^ "Panthers promote CB Lou Young". Panthers.com. October 15, 2016. Archived from the original on January 14, 2017.
  9. ^ "Panthers claim TE Chris Manhertz". Panthers.com. October 17, 2016. Archived from the original on January 10, 2017.
  10. ^ "Panthers Sign CB Lou Young To Practice Squad, Cut LB Brian Blechen". November 3, 2016.
  11. ^ "Michael Oher placed on injured reserve". Panthers.com. November 25, 2016. Archived from the original on September 2, 2017.
  12. ^ Henson, Max (May 2, 2017). "Panthers waive Tre Boston and four others". Panthers.com. Archived from the original on September 23, 2017.
  13. ^ "6/7: Redskins Make Roster Moves". Washington Commanders. June 7, 2017. Archived from the original on October 7, 2017. Retrieved December 19, 2022.
  14. ^ Czarda, Stephen (July 29, 2017). "Redskins Sign Defensive Back Jeremiah McKinnon". Washington Commanders. Archived from the original on August 20, 2017. Retrieved December 19, 2022.
  15. ^ "Lou Young: Waived with injury settlement". CBS Sports. August 3, 2017.
  16. ^ "Cardinals sign CB Lou Young to one-year contract". ArizonaSports.com. February 12, 2018.
  17. ^ "Cardinals' Lou Young: Waived by Cardinals". CBSSports.com. August 15, 2018.
  18. ^ "Atlanta Legends Set Final Roster for 2019 Inaugural Season Under Head Coach Kevin Coyle". Our Sports Central. January 30, 2019. Retrieved February 6, 2019.

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