The Seattle Seahawks have announced the passing of former linebacker, four-time Pro Bowl selection, and special teams standout Fredd Young.
Drafted in the third round out of New Mexico State by the Seahawks in 1984, Young was a Pro Bowler in each of his first four seasons, as well as being named an All-Pro twice—first for his special teams as a rookie, then in 1987 as a middle linebacker.
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While being a special teams ace in his first season, Chuck Knox named him a starter at linebacker in his second year. Per the Seahawks site:
“Young led the Seahawks in tackles in three of his four seasons in Seattle, recording at least 100 tackles…
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