Juwon Young facts for kids
| Position: | Linebacker |
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| Personal information | |
| Born: | June 4, 1995 Albany, Georgia |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 243 lb (110 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Albany (Albany, Georgia) |
| College: | Marshall |
| Undrafted: | 2019 |
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Juwon Quantavious Young, born on June 4, 1995, is an American football player. He plays as a Linebacker, which is a key defensive position in football. Juwon played college football for both the Miami Hurricanes and the Marshall Thundering Herd. He is currently a free agent, meaning he is not signed to a team right now.
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Juwon Young's Football Journey
Before joining a professional team, football players often show off their skills at special events. These events help teams decide which players to pick for their rosters. Juwon Young participated in a "Pro Day" at Marshall University. At this event, he showed his speed, strength, and agility. He ran fast, jumped high, and lifted weights to impress the scouts.
Starting His Pro Career
After college, Juwon Young hoped to be chosen in the 2019 NFL draft. The draft is where professional teams pick new players. Juwon was not selected during the draft. This meant he became an "undrafted free agent." This allows players to sign with any team that offers them a contract.
Playing for the Detroit Lions
On May 13, 2019, Juwon got his first chance in the NFL. He signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent. This was an exciting step for him. However, his time with the Lions was short. He was "waived" by the team on June 3, 2019. Being waived means a team releases a player from their contract.
Time with the Seattle Seahawks
Even after being waived, Juwon did not give up. On August 10, 2019, he got another opportunity. He signed with the Seattle Seahawks. This gave him a chance to try out for a different NFL team. But again, his time was brief. He was waived by the Seahawks on August 31, 2019. Since then, Juwon has been a free agent.
