Ricky Young is a depth-piece DB with a physical profile and room to pop
In the 2026 season, Ricky Young’s stat line shows a limited early role at South Carolina State, with 3 tackles and no passes defended, which points more to a developing contributor than a headline-grabber right now[1]. The appeal is his DB build and live-wire upside: South Carolina State listed him at 5-foot-9, 180 pounds, and his profile suggests a compact, physical defender who can compete in traffic and fit a defense that values toughness, effort, and special-teams versatility[2][15]. If your team wants an immediate ball-hawk, he is not that—yet; if you want a gritty, coachable, undersized DB with upside, he’s worth a closer look[1][2].
