Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Byron Young was born March 13, 1998, in Georgetown, South Carolina. He is a linebacker in the NFL.

Following one season at Georgia Military College, Young was ranked the number 10 Junior College prospect and committed to Tennessee over Ole Miss. Initially a backup in his first season at Tennessee in 2021, Young started the last 8 games recording 46 total tackles and led the team with 5.5 sacks.

In the Volunteers Week 6 game against LSU in 2022, Young recorded 2.5 sacks and was named the SEC defensive lineman of the week for his performance. At the conclusion of the season he was named to the All-SEC first team.