CAREER: A senior offensive lineman that has seen action in 29 games during his career as a Gator.
2011: Saw playing time in all of the Gators’ games of the 2011 season… A key contributor on the Gators’ field goal unit.
2010: Suffered a knee injury and was sidelined for Florida’s last 10 games… Saw time on the offensive line and on Florida’s field-goal unit in the season opener and in UF’s victory over USF.
2009: Named to the 2009 Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll for his work in the classroom, earning a 3.23 GPA as a recreation and event management major… Played in 13 games his redshirt freshman season on campus, only missing the 2010 Allstate Sugar Bowl versus Cincinnati… Played in the 2009 SEC Championship Game against Alabama… Saw action in every game on the offensive line and as a member of UF’s special teams units.
2008: Dressed for seven games during the season, with one appearance… Made his career debut at Florida in the season-opener against Hawaii, his only game action of the season… Named a Scout Team Player of the Week for his role in preparing the team for the Hawaii Warriors.
PRIOR TO FLORIDA: Three-year varsity starter on both sides of the ball for the Tigers… Totaled 120 pancake blocks, did not allow any sacks since his sophomore season and committed zero holding penalties… Listed third according to St. Louis Dispatch Super 30 recruits… Three-time all-area selection… An all-conference selection as a sophomore and unanimous all-area and all-conference selection as a junior… Received his first scholarship offer as a sophomore… Coached by Tim Dougherty.
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PARTICIPATION
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G
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2008
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1
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2009
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13
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2010
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2
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2011
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13
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TOTAL
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29
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WHAT THEY ARE SAYING
“David is a real smart guy, a real accountable guy. He’s picking up the offense mentally. He works real hard. He came off those injuries he had in high school (two broken kneecaps). He’s been doing great. He really has. Again, I am real excited about David. I think he is going to have a great future here.” (8/21/08)
Steve Addazio, former UF Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line Coach and current Temple Head Coach
“When Dr. Pete gave us the 95 percent or better that he was going to be fine, we signed him. He did not have a good senior year because he was playing on two injured knees all year. But we need offensive tackles. I really like David Young. He’s got a great mom, a great family, and I love his energy.” (2/7/08)
Urban Meyer, former UF Head Coach
“Ever since I took my official visit, I knew I wanted to be a Gator. Going to Florida was my Plan ‘A’ all along.” (2/7/08)
David Young, UF offensive lineman
