Dave Young (American football)

Dave Young
No. 89, 86, 81
PositionTight end
Personal information
Born(1959-02-09)February 9, 1959
Akron, Ohio, U.S.
DiedNovember 21, 2023(2023-11-21) (aged 64)
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight242 lb (110 kg)
Career information
High schoolEast (Akron)
CollegePurdue
NFL draft1981: 2nd round, 32nd overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Receptions19
Receiving yards213
Touchdowns3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

David Joseph Young (February 9, 1959 – November 21, 2023) was an American professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He played a college football for the Purdue Boilermakers. He was selected by the New York Giants in the second round of the 1981 NFL draft. Young also played for the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Colts / Indianapolis Colts. He died on November 21, 2023, at the age of 64.