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Austin Peay State University Athletics

2008 Football Roster

26 Kelvin Young

  • Position Defensive Back
  • Ht./Wt. 5-7 / 180
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Memphis, Tenn.
  • Highschool Germantown HS

Biography

College: Returns for final campaign in Govs secondary...again expected to provide depth at free safety and in nickel and dime coverages...enjoyed solid junior season...his 32 tackles ranked 12th on team...collected season-best seven stops at Tennessee Tech...also had six against Bethel...collected game-clinching interception in closing seconds against UT Martin...also had interception in season finale against Murray State...blocked punt against Eastern Kentucky...started much of 2006 season...finished seventh on team in tackles...recorded season-high eight tackles, including seven solo tackles, in season finale against Western Kentucky...also had seven tackles, including six solo stops, at Samford...recovered fumble against Charleston...in 2005, gained significant playing time as freshman in reserve secondary role...played in 10 games, collecting 12 tackles...High School: Wide receiver and free safety for Charlie White at Germantown High School...earned all-region as free safety...Personal: Health wellness promotion  major...named to 2007-08 Arthr Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars third team...three-time member of Dean’s List and five-time member of Athletics Director’s Honor Roll...son of Kelvin Young Sr. and Tina Guinn...born Dec. 11, 1986...age 21.

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Historical Player Information

  • 26

    2005Freshman

    Defensive Back
    5'7" 161 lbs
    26
  • 26

    2006Sophomore

    Defensive Back
    5'7" 165 lbs
    26
  • 26

    2007Junior

    Defensive Back
    5'7" 165 lbs
    26
  • 26

    2008Senior

    Defensive Back
    5'7" 180 lbs
    26