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| Born | January 27, 1972 Chicago Heights, Illinois |
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| Year(s) | 1994–2007 | ||
| NFL Draft | 1994 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7 | ||
| College | Notre Dame | ||
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| Tackles | 620 | ||
| Sacks | 89.5 | ||
| Interceptions | 0 | ||
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Bryant Colby Young (born January 27, 1972 in Chicago Heights, Illinois) is a former NFL player for the San Francisco 49ers. He played the defensive tackle position. He was drafted by the 49ers in the 1st round (7th overall) in the 1994 NFL Draft. As of 2007[update], Young was the last remaining player on the 49ers' active roster who was a part of their Super Bowl XXIX victory over the San Diego Chargers in 1994. He had 89.5 career sacks. He wore the number 97 his whole career since college. He retired following the 2007 season.
College years
Bryant Young attended the University of Notre Dame, and he was a three-year starter. As a senior, he was an All-American selection, and had 6.5 sacks and 67 tackles. As a junior, he was an Honorable Mention All-American selection and garnered 7.5 sacks.
Graduate Assistant at Notre Dame
On January 29, 2009, Young was officially hired as a graduate assistant for the football team at Notre Dame his alma mater.
External links
- NFL.com Player Profile
- SI.com Player Profile
- Bryant Young Tribute On 49ers Paradise
- Announcement of Hiring as Graduate Assistant at Notre Dame
| Preceded by Doug Flutie |
NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award 1999 |
Succeeded by Joe Johnson |
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