As the youngest, Usama was given the opportunity to learn from his older brothers who pushed him to never cry, complain or make excuses.

During the middle of the game a rabid dog ran onto the field and terrorized the young players, coaches and family members who were on the sidelines watching.

[2] By the time Usama was a freshman in high school he developed a work ethic that would stay with him throughout his football career.

As a freshman in 2003, Young started 9 of 12 games and had 49 tackles, two interceptions, 8 pass defenses and 2 fumble recoveries.

A second-team All-Mid-American Conference selection as a senior, Young made a career-high 60 tackles (39 solo) in 2006 as well as 2 interceptions, 3 forced fumbles, 6 pass defenses, and one blocked punt.

[3] Selected in the third round as the 66th overall pick in the 2007 NFL draft, Young signed with the New Orleans Saints on June 11, 2007 with a three-year contract.

[7] The following season in 2012, Young played 13 games and started 11 and made 53 tackles, 7 passes deflected, and 3 interceptions returned for 44 yards.