DeQwan Young (born November 12, 1986) is a former American football

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. He was also the defensive backs coach for the Seton Hill University.

College career

Young started all 11 games in the defensive backfield in each of his four seasons at St. Joseph's and finished his career in 2007 with 15 interceptions, 196 tackles, and 57 passed defended. He was an All-Star in the Division II Cactus Bowl and was selected to the First Team All-Great Lakes Football Conference and the Second Team All-Northwest Region squads. He was considered a draft prospect for the

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, but didn't hear his name called on draft day.

Professional career

Manchester Wolves

It was announced on October 30, 2008, that Young would be joining the Wolves. Young ended up never playing a down for the Wolves.

Wisconsin Wolfpack

On April 3, 2009, Young decided to sign with the Wisconsin Wolfpack of the Continental Indoor Football League. He played 2 seasons for the Wolfpack, before they folded following the 2010 season.

Johnstown Generals

In 2011, he signed with the Johnstown Generals. In week 14, he was named the defensive player of the week after having 3 interceptions, two of which was returned for a touchdown. He led the league with interceptions (16) despite only playing 12 games. Young returned to Johnstown for the 2012 season.

Missouri Monsters

In 2013, Young signed with the

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Erie Explosion

In 2014, Young signed with the Erie Explosion of the Continental Indoor Football League.

Controversy

After not winning the UIFL Defensive Player of the Year award, Young dropped a series of YouTube videos on June 9, 2011 and June 18, 2011 calling out several league officials, coaches, and Quarterbacks. On February 11, 2014, Young made a potential career ending tackle on

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Quarterback, Jared Lorenzen.

Owner, Jill Chitwood, made a comments in a USA Today article hinting that Erie Explosion players cheered while Lorenzen went down injured after Young's hit. Lorenzen would pass away in 2019 after never playing another game of football after this hit by Young.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Young, Deqwan 1986 births Living people American football defensive backs Erie Explosion players Johnstown Generals players Manchester Wolves players Missouri Monsters players Seton Hill Griffins football coaches Saint Joseph's Pumas football players Wisconsin Wolfpack players Sportspeople from Pontiac, Michigan Players of American football from Oakland County, Michigan