He was a three-year letterman in football, track and field at Brea Olinda High School.

Gallarda committed to Boise State on January 4, 2006 during a home visit from Chris Petersen and Bryan Harsin.

Young scored the eventual game-winning touchdown on an eight-yard run with 19 seconds left in the game to give the University of Texas a one-point lead over USC which they held to win the 2006 Rose Bowl.

[2] In his freshman year, he played in 3 games, he recorded 3 receptions for 19 yards as a backup tight end.

13 ranked Virginia Tech in which Gallarda had 2 receptions for 4 yards and a touchdown as Boise State wins 33-30.