Young grew up in Binghamton, New York, and attended Binghamton High School, where he played basketball and football.[1] He was named first-team Class AA all-state as a senior after scoring 14 touchdowns in eight games played.[2]
College career
Young began his collegiate career at Lackawanna College.[3] As a freshman, he caught 24 passes for 472 yards and nine touchdowns.[4] After his freshman year Young transferred to Miami over offers from Florida State, Tennessee, Penn State, Virginia Tech, and Pittsburgh.[5]
Young became a starter at wide receiver for the Miami Hurricanes midway through his first season with the team.[6] He finished the season with 22 receptions for 367 yards and led the team with five touchdown receptions.[7][8]
On December 9, 2023, Young announced that he would be entering the transfer portal.[9] On December 23, Young decided to transfer to the University of Georgia for his final year of eligibility.[10]
Personal life
On the morning of October 8, 2024, Young was arrested and charged with battery and assault of an unborn child after he was found to have injured his pregnant ex-girlfriend when she visited him.[11][12] He was released that afternoon after posting bail, which had been set at $2,500.[12][13] On October 9, 2024, Georgia coach Kirby Smart announced that Young would be suspended "until this legal matter is resolved."[14]
