He played as a linebacker for eight seasons in the CFL for the Toronto Argonauts, Montreal Alouettes, and Edmonton Eskimos, from 1998 to 2005.

Prior to his time in the CFL, he played two seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Diego Chargers, from 1995 to 1996.

On February 6, 2020, it was announced that Young had joined the Toronto Argonauts as the team's defensive coordinator.

[2] On February 2, 2024, it was announced that Young had joined the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to serve as the team's defensive line coach.

[3] On January 2, 2025, it was announced that Young had joined the BC Lions to serve as the team's linebackers coach.