He was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL draft, and played college football at the University of Notre Dame.

Young attended Pine Crest School, playing tight end in football, defense in lacrosse, center on junior varsity basketball, and competed on the weight lifting team.

He also practiced the discus throw and won the state title in the shot put, breaking a school record.

In 2005, he was a Parade All-America first-team selection and received the Florida Gatorade Player of the Year.

Following his stellar high school football career, Young was invited to play in the 2006 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

He became the first true freshman to start the season opener on the offensive line (right tackle) since freshmen became eligible in 1972.

[2] As a sophomore, he started the first two games at right tackle, before being switched to the left side for the remaining 10 contests.

In his college career, Young made 50 starts on the offensive line and all consecutive (both were school records at the time).

[4] He was active in 3 games (did not play against the Jacksonville Jaguars) and was declared inactive in 13 contests, while contributing on special teams.

[9] In 2012, he played in 12 games with 4 inactive designations and 4 starts at right tackle in place of an injured Chris Hairston.

On October 8, 2013, the Jacksonville Jaguars claimed him off waivers and was active in 11 games, playing mainly on special teams.