Young is a 6’0″ 160 pound safety that can also line up a little in the slot.  Good speed and also contributes on special teams.

Dontrell Young Dontrell Young 6'0" | 160 lbs | DB Oswego | 2027 State IL is a 6’0”, 160-pound sophomore safety with game-changing speed. He thrives in the secondary, playing a true center-field role and quickly closing passing windows. What sets Young apart is his elite speed, which allows him to cover ground effortlessly and make plays all over the field. A standout sprinter in track, his explosiveness translates seamlessly to the football field. With his natural athleticism and instincts, Young has the potential to be a major playmaker in the secondary.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: track & field numbers are as good as gold in our industry. Representing the always-talented Oswego area and Oswego High School, as well as the Aurora Flyers track club, rising sophomore DB Dontrell Young Dontrell Young 6'0" | 160 lbs | DB Oswego | 2027 State IL has real-deal track speed, and he finished his freshman outdoor season by being named All-Conference, All-Section, All-State, and ranked #1 in Illinois and #9 in the U.S. in the 400M. Earlier in July, Young also went to Greensboro, North Carolina, qualifying for nationals and popping off a 10.96 100M, 21.98 200M, and 49.29 400M, all outstanding times for a soon-to-be sophomore. With that kind of athletic profile, P4 college football coaches can’t help but swoon, and Young spent 2023 in the non-varsity ranks for the Panthers, displaying ball skills, physicality and aggression as a tackler, as well as that speed showing up while in pursuit of the ball, and man coverage ability out of the slot. Young also demonstrated the ability to read, react, and trigger on the ball to make plays as the high safety and MOF defender. He stepped in front of a deep slant for a nice INT in his freshman film and has some good reps of him breaking on the ball with pace and good timing. I think that Young has laid has excellent foundation of athleticism, physicality, and instincts, and with that rare verified explosive ability he shows on the track, it’s going to be hard to keep him off the field in one way or another this fall.