Marcell Young facts for kids
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| Born: | September 2, 1987 Utica, Mississippi |
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| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | DB |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| College | Jackson State |
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| 2010 | New Orleans Saints* |
| 2011–2012 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 2013–2017 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 2018 | BC Lions |
| 2018 | Saskatchewan Roughriders* |
| *Pre-season and/or practice squad member only | |
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Marcell Young was born on September 2, 1987. He is a professional Canadian football player. He played as a defensive back. Marcell Young played for several teams during his career. These included the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Edmonton Eskimos, and BC Lions in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He also spent some time with the New Orleans Saints in the NFL.
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Playing Football in College
Marcell Young started his college football journey at Hinds Community College. He played there for two years, from 2006 to 2007. After that, he moved to Jackson State University in 2008.
At Jackson State, he joined the Jackson State Tigers team. He played for them for two years. In his first year, he got a lot of playing time. This happened because another player, Jeremy Pierce, got injured. Over his two years at Jackson State, Marcell Young made 48 tackles. He also had two interceptions, which means he caught the ball from the other team.
Marcell Young's Pro Career
Starting with the New Orleans Saints
In 2010, Marcell Young began his professional career. He signed with the New Orleans Saints. This team is part of the National Football League. He joined them as an undrafted free agent. This means he wasn't chosen in the main player draft. However, he was released by the Saints before the regular season began.
Playing for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
In 2011, Young joined the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. This team plays in the Canadian Football League. In his first year with the Tiger-Cats, he played in all 18 games. He made 51 tackles, showing he was a strong player.
His second season was shorter. He played in only five games. He broke his hand early in the season. This injury meant he had to miss many games.
Time with the Edmonton Eskimos
On February 15, 2013, Marcell Young signed with the Edmonton Eskimos. He became a very important player for them. In his first season, he started in 17 games. He also started in 15 games the next year. He made 43 tackles in each of those seasons.
Marcell Young helped the Eskimos win the Grey Cup in 2015. This is a very big championship in Canadian football. He continued to play a key role in the team's defense. He signed new contracts to stay with the Eskimos. In 2017, he played in seven games. He was released by the Eskimos in March 2018.
Joining the BC Lions
On April 11, 2018, Young signed with the BC Lions. This was another team in the CFL. During one of the Lions' first games of the season, something unusual happened. A person ran onto the field without permission. Marcell Young quickly stepped in and helped security by tackling the person. This action helped the game continue.
