Lou Young (cornerback) explained

Lou James Young III
Number:25
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:October 9, 1991
Birth Place:Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:205
High School:Our Lady of Good Counsel
(Olney, Maryland)
College:Georgia Tech
Undraftedyear:2014
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:1
Statlabel2:Quarterback sacks
Statlabel3:Interceptions
Pfr:Y/YounLo00

Lou Young III (born October 9, 1991) is an American comedian and former professional football cornerback. He played college football at Georgia Tech.

He is also best known for his viral video parodies on various social media platforms as well as his new podcast series The Lou Young Show on YouTube.

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.[1] On September 7, 2015, Young was signed to the Panthers' practice squad.[2] He was promoted to the active roster on January 5, 2016.[3]

On February 7, 2016, Young's Panthers played in Super Bowl 50. He was inactive for the game as the Panthers fell to the Denver Broncos by a score of 24–10.[4] [5]

On September 3, 2016, Young was waived by the Panthers as part of final roster cuts.[6] He was signed to the practice squad on October 12, 2016.[7] He was promoted to the active roster on October 15, 2016.[8] He was released on October 17, 2016.[9] He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 3, 2016.[10] He was promoted back to the active roster on November 25, 2016.[11]

On May 2, 2017, Young was waived by the Panthers.[12]

Washington Redskins

On June 7, 2017, Young was signed by the Washington Redskins.[13] He was waived/injured by the Redskins on July 29, 2017, and placed on injured reserve.[14] He was waived with an injury settlement on August 3, 2017.[15]

Arizona Cardinals

On February 12, 2018, Young was signed by the Arizona Cardinals.[16] On August 15, 2018, Young was waived by the Cardinals.[17]

Atlanta Legends

Young joined the Alliance of American Football's Atlanta Legends, but failed to make the final roster.[18]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Panthers trim roster to 53 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170808073707/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-trim-roster-to-53/bcee285e-92df-41f4-96d8-ba007606b705 . dead . August 8, 2017 . Henson . Max . September 5, 2015 . Panthers.com . September 16, 2015.
  2. Web site: WR Bersin among 10 set to join practice squad . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304202406/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/WR-Bersin-among-10-set-to-join-practice-squad/85da432b-082b-4471-b40b-8bcd1a0a639e . dead . March 4, 2016 . September 6, 2015 . Panthers.com . September 16, 2015.
  3. Web site: Panthers.com. Panthers sign CB Lou Young to active roster. https://web.archive.org/web/20170606065800/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-sign-CB-Lou-Young-to-active-roster/df84483f-4f1a-440a-8e19-58b3baeecb65. dead. June 6, 2017. January 5, 2016. Max. Henson. January 25, 2016.
  4. Web site: Super Bowl 50 – Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers – February 7th, 2016. Pro-Football-Reference.com. September 2, 2017.
  5. Web site: No surprises among Carolina Panthers inactives for Super Bowl 50. Jones. Jonathan. February 7, 2016. Charlotte Observer. August 7, 2017.
  6. Web site: Panthers trim roster to 53. https://web.archive.org/web/20180103173132/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-trim-roster-to-53/e844056a-62ef-4bb1-b1a4-b040a7219771. dead. 2018-01-03. Henson. Max. Panthers.com.
  7. Web site: Panthers make practice squad move. https://web.archive.org/web/20161015070932/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-make-practice-squad-move/d1a74e19-0812-4ebf-806e-1096bfd43d1b. dead. October 15, 2016. Panthers.com. October 12, 2016.
  8. Web site: Panthers promote CB Lou Young. https://web.archive.org/web/20170114060030/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-promote-CB-Lou-Young/33ffc035-28ee-4bad-963d-2ca1950c6bd1. dead. January 14, 2017. Panthers.com. October 15, 2016.
  9. Web site: Panthers claim TE Chris Manhertz. https://web.archive.org/web/20170110211141/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-claim-TE-Chris-Manhertz/08fcb1a9-16de-4e3a-8830-4da09895ab1b. dead. January 10, 2017. October 17, 2016. Panthers.com.
  10. Web site: Panthers Sign CB Lou Young To Practice Squad, Cut LB Brian Blechen. November 3, 2016.
  11. Web site: Michael Oher placed on injured reserve. https://web.archive.org/web/20170902091141/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Michael-Oher-placed-on-injured-reserve/1876c315-0049-4828-bf4a-6abada07a7d8. dead. September 2, 2017. Panthers.com. November 25, 2016.
  12. Web site: Panthers waive Tre Boston and four others. https://web.archive.org/web/20170923172309/http://panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-waive-Tre-Boston-and-four-others/e8e326ce-c82a-4dce-b8d2-442334f478f6. dead. September 23, 2017. Henson, Max. Panthers.com. May 2, 2017.
  13. Web site: 6/7: Redskins Make Roster Moves. https://web.archive.org/web/20171007170815/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/67-Redskins-Make-Roster-Moves/0c365e07-e3f8-4079-90b4-ec3c7f548ce7. live. October 7, 2017. Washington Commanders. June 7, 2017. December 19, 2022.
  14. Web site: Redskins Sign Defensive Back Jeremiah McKinnon. https://web.archive.org/web/20170820145627/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Redskins-Sign-Defensive-Back-Jeremiah-McKinnon/8abf887e-3c2d-4df0-be91-2c116554b94f. live. August 20, 2017. Czarda, Stephen. Washington Commanders. July 29, 2017 . December 19, 2022.
  15. Web site: Lou Young: Waived with injury settlement. CBS Sports. August 3, 2017.
  16. Web site: Cardinals sign CB Lou Young to one-year contract . ArizonaSports.com. en . February 12, 2018.
  17. Web site: Cardinals' Lou Young: Waived by Cardinals. CBSSports.com. August 15, 2018.
  18. Web site: Atlanta Legends Set Final Roster for 2019 Inaugural Season Under Head Coach Kevin Coyle. Our Sports Central. January 30, 2019. February 6, 2019.

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