Brian Young

Los Angeles Rams 139th pick

DT · Texas-El Paso · 2000–2008

123

Games

230

Solo Tackles

22.5

Sacks

Interceptions

Brian Young is a former defensive tackle out of Texas-El Paso, selected by the Los Angeles Rams with the 139th overall pick (round 5) in the 2000 NFL Draft. He played 123 regular-season games from 2000 to 2008, with the St. Louis Rams and New Orleans Saints.

Draft Details

Year

2000

Round

Round 5

Pick

139th overall

Team

Los Angeles Rams

Position

College

Texas-El Paso

Brian Young Career Stats

Primary starter for 6 seasons.

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2000	STL	8	5	4	1	0	0	0	0	0
2001	STL	15	23	7	8	6.5	6	1	3	1
2002	STL	15	21	10	3	2	3	0	2	0
2003	STL	15	24	9	0	3	0	0	2	4
2004	NO	15	26	19	0	2	0	0	0	0
2005	NO	15	21	13	0	0	0	0	0	0
2006	NO	15	25	10	0	6	16	0	1	0
2007	NO	9	12	2	0	3	5	0	1	1
2008	NO	5	5	2	0	1	0	0	0	1
Career		112	162	76	12	23.5	30	1	9	7

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-2

Weight

278 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.94s

Bench Press

27 reps

Vertical Jump

29.5"

Broad Jump

106"

3-Cone Drill

7.20s

Shuttle

4.47s

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