Name: Al Young
School: Jackson State
Position: CB
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 190
Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?
Goals I set was to win a swac championship for coach prime’s first year coaching.
Q: How do you think you took advantage of the extra year of eligibility to increase your chances of going pro?
I felt like it landed me in a better place at Jackson State where I belong and with a coach like Prime, helped me sharpen my CB tools to finish my senior year and prepare me for what’s next.
Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?
I’m hard working and I’m always locked in and game ready!
Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?
When I watch film I go look at my bad clips first then look at my good clips and compare and see where I messed up at on opponent then go out to practice the next day and try to sharpen that tool that I’ve struggled with on film.
Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?
I’m a real dawg like some guys got the big names coming outta h/s and being 4/5 stars I got everything out the mud and was nothing giving to me and I’m go compete till the end regardless if we up 30 or down 30.
Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?
I will be training at boost performance in Nashville, TN.
Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?
My character and will to listen and give great advice to others that need it and also be very helpful on and off the field.
Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?
The NFL is my only dream right now and I’m going to get there!
