Richard Young brings burst and goal-line value, but Alabama still needs more weekly volume
In his 2024 season at Alabama, Richard Young flashed efficiency with 146 rushing yards on 27 carries and 2 touchdowns in 7 games, and his compact 5-11, 200-216-pound frame suggests a downhill, contact-friendly style. He’s the kind of back who can finish drives and punish softened fronts, but the tape and stat line still point to a role player rather than a proven lead-back workhorse. If you want a physical, explosive runner with upside in a committee, he’s worth care; if you need a high-volume bell cow, the résumé is still thin.
