Josiah Young is a 5'8" Athlete/Defensive Back in the 2030 class.
Young attends Grand Oaks in Texas.
Young's Player Profile was created on February 3, 2026.
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Expert Analysis
Josiah
YoungATH/DB
Class
2030
Height
5'8"
Weight
155
HS
Grand Oaks
|
TX
2030 On the Rise: A Class Full of Promise
Young has what it takes to become a really good defensive back, and there’s plenty to like about...
Written by Alin Edouard
Josiah
YoungATH/DB
Class
2030
Height
5'8"
Weight
155
HS
Grand Oaks
|
TX
UTSA Football Camp – Who Stood Out?
I first saw Young back in January at the You Are Athlete event in Dallas back in january...
Written by Alin Edouard
Josiah
YoungATH/DB
Class
2030
Height
5'8"
Weight
155
HS
Grand Oaks
|
TX
Up Next 2030: Stamp Incoming
Young is a developing two-way athlete at defensive back and wide receiver who continues to take clear steps...
Written by Alin Edouard
Alin Edouard | Prep Redzone Scout
Alin Edouard
Prep Redzone Scout
Young has what it takes to become a really good defensive back, and there’s plenty to like about his potential in the secondary. Playing the position requires confidence, quick reactions, and the ability to compete with receivers on every snap. Young is someone I believe can continue to make strides as he gets more comfortable in coverage and learns how to anticipate routes. He’s got the opportunity to develop into a defender who can hold his own in one on one situations and make plays when the ball comes his way. Keep an eye on Young because there’s a lot more to come from him.
I first saw Young back in January at the You Are Athlete event in Dallas back in january , and the growth he has made over the last six months has been impressive. His development as a defensive back is noticeable, as he looks more confident, more polished, and more comfortable competing against top talent. Young showed he could make plays throughout the camp while continuing to improve the finer details of his game. His hard work and progression did not go unnoticed, as he earned an offer from UTSA. For a Class of 2030 prospect, Young is trending in the right direction and has a bright future ahead of him.
Young is a developing two-way athlete at defensive back and wide receiver who continues to take clear steps forward this offseason. His commitment shows through consistent work in 7-on-7 competition and training sessions with position coaches, and that added experience is starting to translate to on-field improvement.
At defensive back, he’s becoming more confident in coverage. He’s showing better patience in his backpedal, improved recognition of routes developing in front of him, and quicker reactions when breaking on the football. There’s still growth needed in consistency, but the progress is noticeable.
At wide receiver, Young is starting to look more natural running routes and finding ways to separate in space. He’s becoming more comfortable tracking the ball and competing at the catch point, especially in competitive 7-on-7 settings where timing and spacing are key.
The biggest takeaway is his growth mindset between offseason training and repeated reps in 7-on-7, Young is steadily refining both sides of his game.