Overview
- New Mexico State announced Young’s death on September 16, 2026, at age 64 and the Seattle Seahawks posted tributes the same day.
- Young made four straight Pro Bowls to begin his NFL career and earned two All‑Pro nods, once for special teams as a rookie and again in 1987 as a middle linebacker.
- He led the Seahawks in tackles in three of four seasons, recorded nine sacks in 1987, and was named a Seahawks Legend among the franchise’s Top 50 in 2025.
- Seattle traded Young to the Indianapolis Colts in 1988 for two first‑round picks that became Andy Heck and, after a trade up, Cortez Kennedy, and injuries led to his retirement after the 1990 season.
- He is survived by his wife Michelle, their children and grandchildren, and his death has prompted local and team remembrances that stress his college legacy in Las Cruces and his impact on teammates and fans.