Lou Young (cornerback)
| No. 22 Carolina Panthers | |||||||||
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | October 9, 1992 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Washington, D.C. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||||||
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| College: | Georgia Tech | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2014 | ||||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||
| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||
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Lou Young (born October 19, 1991)[1] is an American football cornerback who is currently a member of the Carolina Panthers.[2] Young was signed from the practice squad on January 5th, 2016 to fill the roster spot left by starting cornerback Charles Tillman, who was placed on injured reserve with a torn ACL.[3] He played college football at Georgia Tech.
Professional career
Denver Broncos
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
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
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
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.[4] On September 7, 2015, Young was signed to the Panthers' practice squad.[5]
Young was promoted to the active roster on January 5, 2016.[6]
References
- ↑ http://www.carolinapanthers.com/team/roster/lou-young/be7c42d2-ef53-46a4-b4ff-139cc1b11416
- ↑ http://www.nfl.com/player/louyoung/2550275/profile
- ↑ http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-sign-CB-Lou-Young-to-active-roster/df84483f-4f1a-440a-8e19-58b3baeecb65
- ↑ Henson, Max (September 5, 2015). "Panthers trim roster to 53". Panthers.com. Retrieved September 16, 2015.
- ↑ "WR Bersin among 10 set to join practice squad". Panthers.com. September 6, 2015. Retrieved September 16, 2015.
- ↑ Henson, Max (January 5, 2016). "Panthers sign CB Lou Young to active roster". Panthers.com. Retrieved January 25, 2016.