Craig Young

Young spent the final two games of his 2024 rookie season on Cincinnati's practice squad ... Signed to the Bengals' practice squad on Dec. 24, after spending time on Pittsburgh's practice squad in October ... Originally was a college free agent signee of Indianapolis last offseason, and was waived by the Colts on final cuts ... Played first three collegiate seasons (2019-21) at Ohio State University and final two years ('22-23) at the University of Kansas ... Suited up in 49 total games in college, compiling 126 tackles, 11 TFLs, six sacks, 10 PDs and three INT ... Lined up on both sides of the ball at Fort Wayne High School in hometown of Fort Wayne, Ind.

Young spent the final two games of his 2024 rookie season on Cincinnati's practice squad ... Signed to the Bengals' practice squad on Dec. 24, after spending time on Pittsburgh's practice squad in October ... Originally was a college free agent signee of Indianapolis last offseason, and was waived by the Colts on final cuts ... Played first three collegiate seasons (2019-21) at Ohio State University and final two years ('22-23) at the University of Kansas ... Suited up in 49 total games in college, compiling 126 tackles, 11 TFLs, six sacks, 10 PDs and three INT ... Lined up on both sides of the ball at Fort Wayne High School in hometown of Fort Wayne, Ind.

Career transactions:

Signed with Indianapolis as college free agent on 5-10-24 ... Waived by Colts on 8-27-24 ... Signed to Pittsburgh practice squad on 10-16-24 ... Released from Steelers practice squad on 11-5-24 ... Signed to Cincinnati practice squad on 12-24-24 ... Signed to Bengals roster (Reserve/Future) on 1-7-25.

Pro career:

2024—Spent two games on Cincinnati's practice squad (Games 16-17) ... Spent offseason and training camp with Indianapolis, then was waived by Colts on final cuts ... Spent two games (Games 7-8) on Pittsburgh's practice squad ... Released from Steelers' practice squad on Nov. 5, and was not with NFL team prior to joining Cincinnati's practice squad on Dec. 24.

College:

Spent three seasons (2019-21) at Ohio State and two ('22-23) at Kansas ... Played in 49 total games (24 starts), and recorded 126 tackles (85 solos), 11 TFLs, six sacks, 10 PDs, three INTs and one FF ... Lined up at safety and linebacker during career ... Posted career-high 60 tackles in first season at Kansas in 2022 ... Had a 70-yard pick-six against Maryland for lone career TD in final season at Ohio State in 2021.

High school/personal:

Hometown is Fort Wayne, Ind. ... Attended Wayne High School in Fort Wayne, where he lined up on offense and defense ... As a senior, caught 35 passes for 700 yards and 12 TDs ... As a junior, had three INTs and 1.5 sacks while also scoring six TDs and totaling over 600 yards ... Also competed in basketball and track and field.

NOTE ABOUT NFL EXPERIENCE: Young did not earn an accrued year of experience toward NFL free agency in 2024.

Last Updated July 2025