Tyre Young is among the AFL's most dominant fullbacks. In 16 games and 68 carries, Young rushed for 177 yards (2.6) with 20 TDs. He amassed 221 all purpose yards, including 5 receptions for 44 yards (8.8). Young also made 12 tackles (8 solo) at LB. In the 2010 playoffs, Young rushed for 9 yards on 8 carries with 2 TDs. He also made 2 receptions for 9 yards and 1 TD.
2009: Milwaukee Iron (AF2):
Young led the Iron with 224 rushing yards on 59 rush attempts. Young had eight rushing touchdowns and an average of 3.8 yards per carry. He also had 58 receiving yards with one touchdown. On defense, playing LB, he made12 tackles (2 for loss) and recorded one sack.
2008: Green Bay Blizzard (AF2):
In just seven games with the Green Bay Blizzard (AF2), Young led the team with 241 rushing yards with 8 touchdowns.
2006-07: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers (AF2)
College
University of Indiana- Pennsylvania (IUP)
2004: Young finished his college career at IUP playing DL. He made 39 tackles (18 solo).
University of Pittsburg (PITT)
2002: After recording 4 tackles (1solo) in the first game of the season, Young suffered a season ending broken ankle in the second game.
2001: Young played in 8 games at DL, making 23 tackles (14 solo), with 1 pass breakup and 3 QB hurries. He also made 2 fumble recoveries. Young returned a fumble for a TD in the Tangerine Bowl.
HighSchool: Attended Woodland Hills High School (Pittsburgh, PA)
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