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98
Games
122
Solo Tackles
32
Sacks
1
Interceptions
Willie Young is a former outside linebacker out of N.C. State, selected by the Detroit Lions with the 213th overall pick (round 7) in the 2010 NFL Draft. He played 98 regular-season games from 2011 to 2017, with the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears.
Draft Details
Willie Young Career Stats
- Primary starter for 2 seasons.
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | DET | 11 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | DET | 10 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | DET | 16 | 26 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | CHI | 15 | 27 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 | CHI | 14 | 21 | 6 | 10 | 6.5 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | CHI | 16 | 20 | 17 | 8 | 7.5 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 | CHI | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 86 | 113 | 64 | 40 | 32 | 57 | 1 | 13 | 2 |
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
6-5
Weight
251 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.88s
Bench Press
25 reps
Vertical Jump
38"
Broad Jump
118"
3-Cone Drill
7.24s
Shuttle
4.56s
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