Chase Young is an American football defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. A native of Maryland, he played college football at Ohio State University for the Buckeyes.
Chase Young Biography
Born on April 14, 1999, Chase Young is an American football defensive end. He developed a passion for playing American football at a younger age, has been consistent throughout his career, and has become one of the most sought-after defensive ends
At this time of writing (Wednesday, November 1, 2023), Young is a defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He played college football at Ohio State University for the Buckeyes. For his impressive performance, Young declared for the 2020 NFL Draft
Following that season, he was considered by many to be its best overall prospect before being selected second overall by the Washington Football Team. His 2021 season was seen as a disappointment after he recorded just 1.5 sacks before suffering a major knee injury.
In 2023, Young hit the headlines after the Washington Commanders traded him to the San Francisco 49ers for a third-round pick. The defensive end was traded to the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at the NFL trade deadline
Young would have been a free agent after the season. Washington declined to pick up his fifth-year option in the offseason. It would have counted $17.452 million against the 2024 salary cap but also would have been guaranteed money.
Young pursued a major in criminology at Ohio State after being inspired by his father and several of his uncles and cousins, who have all worked in law enforcement. During his time with the Buckeyes, he was nicknamed “The Predator” because his dreadlocks resembled Predators from the Predator franchise.
Young is represented by Klutch Sports Group (a sports agency) and serves as their football ambassador for Klutch Athletics (a sportswear brand). He has appeared in advertisements for Chipotle, Under Armour, and eBay, as well as on episodes of The Shop and Celebrity Family Feud
Chase Young Age
Chase Young celebrated his 24th birthday in April this year (2023). He was born on April 14, 1999, in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, United States.
Chase Young Height & Weight
Chase Young has a great physique, he’s a tall gentleman who stands at a height of 1.96 m and weighs around 120 kg.
Chase Young Parents
Chase Young is the son of Greg (father) and Carla (mother). His father played college basketball at Bowie State University before working as a deputy sheriff with the Arlington County Sheriff’s Office, while his mother works for the Office of Investigations for the United States Department of Transportation
Chase Young Wife
He is not married and hence does not have a wife. However, the American football defensive end is said to be in a relationship with Sophie Piteo.
Since Sophie lives away from the spotlight, her date of birth, age, parents, education, and occupation are unknown to us as of this writing. Additionally, the love birds haven’t been seen together as much leading many to speculate a breakup.
Chase Young Children
As of November 2023, there are no records of his children, making it unknown whether the San Francisco 49ers defensive end has biological or adopted children.
Chase Young Siblings
He is not the only child of his parents; Greg (father) and Carla (mother). He has a sister, Weslie, who played college basketball at North Carolina Wesleyan
Chase Young Net Worth
As of November 2023, he has an estimated net worth of about $22 million. He has accrued such fortune from his career as a footballer. Currently, he plays as a defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League
Chase Young Social Media
His owns a Twitter account with over 195K followers and a verified Instagram account with over 850K followers. The American footballer is very active on these social media platforms.
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