Rodney Young (American football)
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| Position: |
Defensive back |
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| Personal information |
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| Date of birth: |
(1973-01-25) January 25, 1973 |
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| Place of birth: |
Grambling, Louisiana |
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| Height: |
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
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| Weight: |
210 lb (95 kg) |
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| High school: |
Ruston (LA) |
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| College: |
Louisiana State |
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| NFL draft: |
1995 / Round: 3 / Pick: 85 |
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Rodney Young (born January 25, 1973) is a former American football defensive back. He played four seasons for the NFL's New York Giants (1995–1998). He was the 85th player taken in the 1995 NFL draft. A native of Grambling, Louisiana, Young was a 1990 USA Today All-American for Ruston High School under Coach Jimmy Childress. He played college football at Louisiana State University. He is the son of 10 year NFL great, Willie Young(New York Giants). Brother Michael Young is a medical doctor in Orlando, Florida.
Rodney was employed by the City of Dallas Fire and Rescue Department(2003-2012), and retired at the rank of Driver Engineer. He was also certified as firefighter and paramedic. In 2008, Rodney went on to start a very successful medical staffing company, BlueScrubs Medical Staffing. Rodney Young is currently working for HomeVestors corporate office in Dallas, Texas.(2015-current). Rodney also owns and manages several rental properties throughout the Dallas area. He resides in McKinney, Texas with his son Harrison.
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