Byron Young (defensive lineman)

For the Los Angeles Rams linebacker, see Byron Young (linebacker).

Byron Young (born November 10, 2000) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Byron Young

No. 94 – Philadelphia Eagles
Position:	Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:	(2000-11-10) November 10, 2000 (age 24) Taylorsville, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	292 lb (132 kg)
Career information
High school:	West Jones (Laurel, Mississippi)
College:	Alabama (2019–2022)
NFL draft:	2023: 3rd round, 70th pick
Career history
Las Vegas Raiders (2023) Philadelphia Eagles (2024–present)
Roster status:	Active
Career highlights and awards
Super Bowl champion (LIX) CFP national champion (2020) Second-team All-SEC (2022)
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles: 4 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

Young grew up in Taylorsville, Mississippi, and attended West Jones High School. He committed to play football for the Alabama Crimson Tide.^[1][2]

College career

In his collegiate career, Young totaled 130 tackles, 20 being for a loss, 7.5 sacks, three pass deflections, a forced fumble, and a recovery.^[3] His best collegiate year occurred in 2022 where he posted 48 tackles, 5.5 going for a loss, 4 sacks, 2 pass deflections, and a forced fumble. For his performance, he was named to the Second Team All-SEC.^[4][5]

On January 5, 2023, Young declared for the 2023 NFL draft.^[6]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 3+3⁄8 in (1.91 m)	294 lb (133 kg)	34+3⁄8 in (0.87 m)	11 in (0.28 m)	7.68 s	26.0 in (0.66 m)	9 ft 0 in (2.74 m)	24 reps
All values from NFL Combine[7][8]

Las Vegas Raiders

Young was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders in the third round, 70th overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft.^[9] He was placed on the physically unable to perform list on July 21, 2023.^[10] On August 6, 2023, Young was activated after passing a physical.^[11] He appeared in six games as a rookie.^[12]

On August 28, 2024, Young was waived by the Raiders.^[13]

Philadelphia Eagles

Young was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Eagles on August 29, 2024.^[14] He won a Super Bowl championship when the Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40–22 in Super Bowl LIX.^[15]