Jae'on Young brings elite track speed and playmaking upside to Cal’s secondary
Young profiles as a high-ceiling **boundary corner** for Cal, with verified **elite burst** and change-of-direction skills that helped make him a disruptive high school defender and a four-star recruit. His differentiators are speed, ball production, and versatility—he was described as an explosive, jittery athlete, and his prep résumé included **five interceptions** and strong return ability, which fits a defense that wants range and turnover potential. He has limited college production so far, so he’s still more projection than proven starter, but the upside is clear.
