Lou Young (cornerback) facts for kids
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||
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| Born: | October 9, 1991 Washington, DC, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Weight: | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Our Lady of Good Counsel (Olney, Maryland) |
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| College: | Georgia Tech | ||
| Undrafted: | 2014 | ||
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Lou Young III, born on October 9, 1991, is an American comedian. He used to be a professional football player, playing as a cornerback. He played college football at Georgia Tech. Today, he is very popular for his funny videos online. He also has a podcast called The Lou Young Show on YouTube.
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Lou Young's Football Journey
Lou Young III started his professional football career in 2014. He played for several teams in the NFL. He was known for his skills as a cornerback.
Starting with the Broncos
After college, Lou Young joined the Denver Broncos in May 2014. He was signed as an undrafted free agent. This means he wasn't chosen in the main player draft. He stayed with the Broncos for a few months.
Time with the Ravens and Jaguars
Later in 2014, Lou Young joined the Baltimore Ravens. He was part of their practice squad. A practice squad is where players train with the team. They can be called up to play if needed. After the Ravens, he moved to the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice squad.
Playing for the Carolina Panthers
Lou Young spent the most time with the Carolina Panthers. He joined their practice squad in November 2014. He worked hard and was promoted to the main team in January 2016.
Reaching the Super Bowl
In 2016, Lou Young's Panthers team played in Super Bowl 50. This is the biggest game in American football. Even though he didn't play in that game, being part of a Super Bowl team was a huge achievement. The Panthers played against the Denver Broncos. The Broncos won the game with a score of 24–10.
Moving On from the Panthers
Lou Young continued to play for the Panthers in 2016. He was moved between the main team and the practice squad. He left the Panthers in May 2017.
Later Teams
After the Panthers, Lou Young played for a few more teams. In 2017, he signed with the Washington Redskins. He later joined the Arizona Cardinals in 2018. He also tried out for the Alliance of American Football's Atlanta Legends team.
Lou Young's Comedy Career
After his football career, Lou Young became a comedian. He is now famous for his funny videos. He shares these videos on different social media sites. He also hosts his own podcast.
Online Videos and Podcasts
Lou Young creates many funny videos. These videos often go "viral," meaning lots of people watch and share them. He also has a podcast series. It is called The Lou Young Show. You can find his podcast on YouTube.
