Lou Young (cornerback)
Lou Young III is an American comedian and former professional football cornerback. He played college football at Georgia Tech.
He is also best known for his viral video parodies on various social media platforms as well as his new podcast series The Lou Young Show on YouTube.
Professional career
Denver Broncos
On May 12, 2014, Young was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Denver Broncos. On August 30, 2014, he was released by the Broncos.Baltimore Ravens
On September 15, 2014, the Baltimore Ravens signed Young to their practice squad. On October 9, 2014, his practice squad contract was terminated by the Ravens.Jacksonville Jaguars
On October 21, 2014, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed Young to their practice squad. On November 11, 2014, he was released by the Jaguars.Carolina Panthers
On November 24, 2014, the Carolina Panthers signed Young to their practice squad. On January 13, 2015, he was signed to a reserve/future contract by the Panthers. On September 5, 2015, he was released by the Panthers. On September 7, 2015, Young was signed to the Panthers' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on January 5, 2016.On February 7, 2016, Young's Panthers played in Super Bowl 50. He was inactive for the game as the Panthers fell to the Denver Broncos by a score of 24–10.
On September 3, 2016, Young was waived by the Panthers as part of final roster cuts. He was signed to the practice squad on October 12, 2016. He was promoted to the active roster on October 15, 2016. He was released on October 17, 2016. He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 3, 2016. He was promoted back to the active roster on November 25, 2016.
On May 2, 2017, Young was waived by the Panthers.