Bryant Young

Bryant Colby Young (born January 27, 1972) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). A first-round draft pick out of University of Notre Dame, Young was nominated for the 2019 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, eventually being elected in 2022. His bust was sculpted by Scott Myers and unveiled at the Enshrinement Ceremony on August 6, 2022.

Bryant Young
Young in 2022
No. 97
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1972-01-27) January 27, 1972
Chicago Heights, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:305 lb (138 kg)
Career information
High school:Bloom
(Chicago Heights, Illinois)
College:Notre Dame
NFL draft:1994 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
  • Notre Dame (2009)
    Graduate assistant
  • San Jose State (2010)
    Defensive line coach
  • Florida (2011–2012)
    Defensive line coach
  • Atlanta Falcons (20172019)
    Defensive line coach
Career highlights and awards
NFL record
  • Most safeties in a season: 2 (tied)
Career NFL statistics
Sacks:89.5
Tackles:618
Games played:208
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR
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