Vince Young

Vince Young is a National Football League quarterback for the Tennessee Titans.

Fast Facts

1. Full name: Vincent Paul Young, Jr.
2. Born: May 18, 1983
3. Birthplace: Houston, Texas
4. Height: 6'5"
5. Weight: 233 lbs
6. Jersey: #10
7. College: Texas
8. NFL Draft: Third overall in 2006 (Tennessee Titans)
9. Rose Bowl MVP (2005, 2006
10. 2006 NFL Rookie of the Year
11. Pro Bowl selection in 2006

NFL Career

Vince Young decided to skip his senior season at Texas to enter the NFL Draft. Young was drafted by the Titans and quickly became the starting quarterback. In his first season, Young started in 13 of the 15 games he played. He threw for 2,199 yards with 12 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. Young also had 552 rushing yards (the most for a rookie quarterback) and seven rushing touchdowns which earned him NFL Rookie of the Year honors.

In 2007, Young led the Titans to the playoffs with 2,546 yards passing with 9 touchdowns. Despite throwing 17 interceptions, Young rushed for 395 yards and three touchdowns.¹

On September 8, 2008, a search for Vince Young was conducted by police when friends and the Tennessee Titans reported that Young was in a "emotionally down" state, had left his phone at home and could not be reached. After several hours the Titans were able to locate Young, and after a meeting determined that the concerns were unfounded.

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