Colbie Young Explained
| Colbie Young |
| School: | Georgia Bulldogs |
| Currentnumber: | 8 |
| Currentposition: | Wide receiver |
| Class: | Senior |
| Birth Date: | 24 July 2002 |
| Heightft: | 6 |
| Heightin: | 3 |
| Weight Lb: | 215 |
| Highschool: | Binghamton
(Binghamton, New York) |
| Pastschools: |
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| Espn: | 5092508 |
Colbie Young (born July 24, 2002) is an American football wide receiver for the Georgia Bulldogs. He previously played for the Lackawanna Falcons and the Miami Hurricanes.
Early life and high school
Young grew up in Binghamton, New York, and attended Binghamton High School, where he played basketball and football.[1] He was named first-team Class AA all-state as a senior after scoring 14 touchdowns in eight games played.[2]
College career
Young began his collegiate career at Lackawanna College.[3] As a freshman, he caught 24 passes for 472 yards and nine touchdowns.[4] After his freshman year Young transferred to Miami over offers from Florida State, Tennessee, Penn State, Virginia Tech, and Pittsburgh.[5]
Young became a starter at wide receiver for the Miami Hurricanes midway through his first season with the team.[6] He finished the season with 22 receptions for 367 yards and led the team with five touchdown receptions.[7] [8]
On December 9, 2023, Young announced that he would be entering the transfer portal.[9] On December 23, Young decided to transfer to the University of Georgia for his final year of eligibility.[10]
Personal life
On the morning of October 8, 2024, Young was arrested and charged with battery and assault of an unborn child after he was found to have injured his pregnant ex-girlfriend when she visited him.[11] [12] He was released that afternoon after posting bail, which had been set at $2,500.[13] On October 9, 2024, Georgia coach Kirby Smart announced that Young would be suspended "until this legal matter is resolved."[14]
College statistics
| Season | GP | Receiving |
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| Rec | Yds | Avg | TD |
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| Lackawanna Falcons |
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| 2021 | 9 | 24 | 472 | 19.7 | 9 |
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| Miami Hurricanes |
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| 2022 | 10 | 32 | 367 | 11.5 | 5 |
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| 2023 | 12 | 47 | 563 | 12.0 | 5 |
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| Georgia Bulldogs |
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| 2024 | 5 | 11 | 149 | 13.5 | 2 |
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| 9 | 24 | 472 | 19.7 | 9 |
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| Career | 27 | 90 | 1,079 | 12.0 | 12 | |
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External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Binghamton High's Colbie Young: Athlete extraordinaire. Star-Gazette. February 3, 2020. September 10, 2023.
- Web site: HS Football: Binghamton's Colbie Young first-team all-state. Press & Sun-Bulletin. January 15, 2020. September 10, 2023.
- Web site: Miami Wide Receiver and Former Falcon Colbie Young Flies Home for Lackawanna Spring Football Game. WNEP.com. May 7, 2023. September 10, 2023.
- Web site: How JUCO wideout Colbie Young went from a walk-on offer at Albany to Miami in just 1 year. Miami Herald. June 20, 2022. September 10, 2023.
- Web site: Colbie Young reportedly commits to UM. Sun Sentinel. June 19, 2022. September 10, 2023.
- Web site: 'Covered isn't really covered when he's on the field': How Colbie Young became a key Hurricanes wide receiver. Sun Sentinel. October 18, 2022. September 10, 2023.
- Web site: UM receivers, tired of 'failing,' deeper and ready to succeed. Miami Herald. August 7, 2023. September 10, 2023.
- Web site: Miami Hurricanes WR Colbie Young has dropped weight, ready to make impact in new Shannon Dawson offense. Matt. Shodell. On3.com. August 2, 2023. September 10, 2023.
- Transfer Portal News: Miami's Colbie Young To Enter Portal. Sports Illustrated. Liam. Willerup. December 9, 2023. December 9, 2023.
- Web site: Miami WR transfer Colbie Young commits to Georgia. On3.com. Nick. Schultz. December 23, 2023. December 25, 2023.
- News: Details emerge from Athens Police report of Colbie Young arrest for assault, battery. Steve. Samara. On3.com. October 8, 2024. October 8, 2024.
- News: Georgia football player Colbie Young arrested and charged with assault on unborn child and battery. David. Close. CNN. October 8, 2024. October 8, 2024.
- News: Kirby Smart Addresses Colbie Young Arrest. Christian. Kirby II. Sports Illustrated. October 8, 2024. October 8, 2024.
- News: Georgia receiver Colbie Young suspended after arrest. Mark. Schlabach. Chris. Low. ESPN. October 9, 2024. October 10, 2024.
