Koby Young

As a Freshman (2024) Played in one game 19 snaps – all during season opener vs. UNLV (Aug. 31) 11 snaps at wide receiver (8 at wide, 3 in slot) Seven snaps on punt coverage Cougars held Rebels to one six-yard return on seven punts One snap on kick return Caught two passes in collegiate debut vs. UNLV One of eight cougars with multiple receptions vs. UNLV Hauled in 10-yard long catch and three-yard pass vs. UNLV One of 17 Cougars with a reception High School Four-star prospect according to rivals Three-star prospect by 247Sports and ESPN No. 11 overall player in Louisiana (rivals) No. 74 ranked wide receiver nationally (rivals) 2023 First-Team All-District 9-5A 733 all-purpose yards across 10 games in 2023 21 receptions for 301 yards (14.3 per catch) and two touchdowns 11 kickoff returns for 307 yards (27.9 per return) Six punt returns for 122 yards (20.3 per return) 41 receptions for 667 yards and four touchdowns in 2022 61 rushes for 327 yards and one touchdown in 2022 Completed 4 of 5 passes for 119 yards in 2022 2021 First-Team All-District 9-5A as kick returner Also competed in track Part of state-winning 4x100-meter relay team 22.78 time in 200 meters during spring 2023 11.47 time in 100 meters during spring 2022 Personal Nickname: K2 (wore #2 in high school) Dream job outside of football: sniper Something most people don’t know: hates coleslaw Community service/volunteer activities: Delivered gifts for kids in December 2024 Favorite sports memories as a fan: LeBron James 3-1 comeback in 2016 NBA Finals Hidden talent: dancing Brother, Kalija Lipscomb, was standout receiver at Vanderbilt (2016-19) Brother, Kalija Lipscomb, played in NFL with Titans, Packers and Chiefs Chose UH because of the coaching staff One word to describe himself on the field: unstoppable If he could eat one food for the rest of his life: pizza Biggest motivation for working hard: his family Highlight of his life thus far: name on the back of his jersey Best advice: don’t settle Sports hero: his brother Most memorable athletic feat: being named #1 wide receiver in state Unique fact: was born at 2:22