He played college football for the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles and was selected in the second round of the 1973 NFL draft.
[3] Youngblood attended Tennessee Technological University from 1969 to 1972,[4] and set a school record with 476 tackles.
Youngblood was part of one of the steadiest linebacking corps in the NFL, with Jack Reynolds in the middle and Isiah Robertson and Bob Brudzinski patrolling the right side.
Youngblood had a nose for the football, recording 14 career interceptions and returning four touchdowns, two in the 1979 season.
[3] Contrary to common belief he is not related to former teammate and Pro Football Hall of Fame member Jack Youngblood.