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Austin Young
LB · #8 ·
Transfer
Height6'1"
Weight220 lbs
Est. eligibility4 yrs
Production index
High
Roster status
RosteredAustin Young (LB) officially transferred from Western Illinois University to Minot State University
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Last updatedNov 2, 2026, 10:00 AM
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Background
Named to Spring 2026 President's List Austin started his collegiate career at Butte Community College, where he had 82 tackles, including 3 1/2 sacks, in 11 games with an interception, and he forced a fumble, as he earned 1st Team All-State honors with the Roadrunners. This past fall at Western Illinois, he had 5 tackles in three games for the Leathernecks.
Hometown
🏴Queen Creek, AZ
High schoolCasteel HS
Scholarship--
Career path
- TransferredAustin Young (LB) officially transferred from Western Illinois University to Minot State University
- EnteredPortal · 1/2/26, 12:00 AMAustin Young (LB) officially entered the transfer portal · from Western Illinois University
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK | PDEF | PBU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Minot State University | 10 | 10 | -- | High | 65 | 27 | 5.5 | 33 | 1.5 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 |  Western Illinois University | 3 | 0 | -- | Med. | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 13 | 10 | -- | High | 70 | 30 | 5.5 | 33 | 1.5 | 0 | 2 |
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Profile last updated Nov 2, 2026