Rising SMU linebacker with disruptive high-school production
I'Zayah Young arrives at SMU as a 2026 freshman linebacker after a strong senior year at San Marcos, where he piled up 62 tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, and 22 quarterback hurries in 2025. His calling card is disruption: he flashes as a downhill attacker who finishes plays, creates turnovers, and brings real edge pressure for a linebacker-sized frame. He was ranked as a three-star prospect and chose SMU over Baylor, suggesting a fit for a program that values speed, violence, and versatility in space.
