Andre Young
No. 49
Position:Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1960-11-22) November 22, 1960
West Monroe, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:199 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High school:West Monroe (LA)
College:Louisiana Tech
NFL Draft:1982 / Round: 10 / Pick: 273
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:36
Interceptions:6
Fumble recoveries:4
Touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Andre Benoise Young (born November 22, 1960) is a former professional American football player who played defensive back for two seasons for the San Diego Chargers[1]

Early life

While in middle school, Young played as a quarterback.[2] He attended West Monroe High School in West Monroe, Louisiana, where he played offensive tackle and some tight end on the football team.[2]

College career

As a freshman at Louisiana Tech, Young played weakside linebacker.[2] He earned first-team all-Southland Conference honors as a sophomore in 1979 at defensive end.[3][4] Young was moved to middle linebacker the following season and again earned a first-team all-conference selection.[3][5] He changed positions once again as a senior; he was converted to a defensive back.[3]

Professional career

Young was selected in the tenth round (273rd overall) by the San Diego Chargers in the 1982 NFL draft.[3] He started the preseason as the fifth-string strong safety.[3] In an exhibition against the Dallas Cowboys, Young recorded four tackles, three assists, an interception, and a touchdown-saving pass deflection in two quarters of playing time.[3] He earned a spot on the Chargers' final roster.[6] In his NFL debut, Young forced a fumble, recovered two fumbles, and intercepted a pass from Craig Morton in their season-opening win over the Denver Broncos, with the Los Angeles Times saying that "there couldn't have been a more unlikely defensive star."[7]

On October 9, 1983, Young picked off Jim Zorn and returned it 40 yards for a touchdown to help the Chargers beat the Seattle Seahawks 28–21.[8] It was both his first touchdown as a pro, and his first since high school.[8] In the 1984 season opener, Young recorded two interceptions to help the Chargers defeat the Minnesota Vikings, 42–13.[9] He was waived by the Chargers on July 9, 1985.[10]

References

  1. Andre Young NFL & AFL Football Statistics - Pro-Football-Reference.com
  2. 1 2 3 Distel, Dave (October 10, 1983). "San Diego's Strong Safety Makes His First Pro Journey to End Zone (II)". Los Angeles Times. p. S12. Retrieved August 24, 2023 via Newspapers.com.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Marshall, John James (August 23, 1982). "Who's this Young man in San Diego's lineup?". Shreveport Journal. p. 1C. Retrieved August 24, 2023 via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Southland Announces All-League Choices". The Daily Advertiser. December 2, 1979. p. 70. Retrieved August 24, 2023 via Newspapers.com.
  5. "On All-SLC Squad: Four Cagers Selected". The Daily Advertiser. November 30, 1980. p. 72. Retrieved August 24, 2023 via Newspapers.com.
  6. "Bennett cut by Bengals". Shreveport Journal. September 8, 1982. p. 3C. Retrieved August 24, 2023 via Newspapers.com.
  7. Cobbs, Chris (September 12, 1982). "Here's a Big Switch: Chargers' Defense Crushes Broncos". Los Angeles Times. p. S1. Retrieved August 24, 2023 via Newspapers.com.
  8. 1 2 Distel, Dave (October 10, 1983). "San Diego's Strong Safety Makes His First Pro Journey to End Zone (I)". Los Angeles Times. p. S1. Retrieved August 24, 2023 via Newspapers.com.
  9. Cobbs, Chris (September 3, 1984). "Marine Tactics Can't Stop Chargers, 42-13 (II)". Los Angeles Times. p. S10. Retrieved August 24, 2023 via Newspapers.com.
  10. Posner, Jay (July 10, 1985). "Chargers waive goodbye to veterans". Escondido Times-Advocate. p. D1. Retrieved August 24, 2023 via Newspapers.com.
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