Conor Young will enter the 2016 season looking to compete for playing time in the secondary and on special teams. The 6-2, 170-pound Young was a versatile two-way player at Cozad High School before joining the Huskers as a walk-on in 2015. Young earned spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in each of his first two semesters. He carries a 3.917. cumulative grade-point average. Young’s older brother, Dreu, was a three-year letterwinner at tight end for the Huskers.
Conor Young excelled on offense and defense for Cozad High School. As a senior, Young threw for 1,311 yards and 17 touchdowns and ran for 982 yards and 12 scores, compiling four 100-yard rushing games. Young added six interceptions and 11 pass breakups on defense, while also handing punt and ...
Conor Young will enter the 2016 season looking to compete for playing time in the secondary and on special teams. The 6-2, 170-pound Young was a versatile two-way player at Cozad High School before joining the Huskers as a walk-on in 2015. Young earned spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in each of his first two semesters. He carries a 3.917. cumulative grade-point average. Young’s older brother, Dreu, was a three-year letterwinner at tight end for the Huskers.
Conor Young excelled on offense and defense for Cozad High School. As a senior, Young threw for 1,311 yards and 17 touchdowns and ran for 982 yards and 12 scores, compiling four 100-yard rushing games. Young added six interceptions and 11 pass breakups on defense, while also handing punt and ...