NFL CAREER – The quick-footed defensive back has been a stalwart on special teams since his arrival, and last season Young emerged as a solid contributor on defense. One of the club's two third-round picks in 2007, Young has posted 39 tackles over the last two years on the coverage units. In 2008, his skills on defense took a step forward, as over the last half of the season he was a key part of the club's rotation in the secondary. He started two games while playing in 15 and recorded the first two interceptions of his career, and also recovered a fumble on special teams. He makes the transition from cornerback to safety in 2009.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Signed to a three-year contract, 6/11/07; Selected in the third round (66th overall) in the 2006 NFL Draft.

2008 – Started two of the 15 games he played, inactive for opener… Ranked second on club with 19 special teams stops, and added a fumble recovery…On defense had a career-high 27 tackles (24 solo), two interceptions and five pass defenses…Oct. 26 vs. San Diego, had two special teams stops and recovered a fumble on kickoff coverage that led to a TD…At Kansas City, Nov. 16, had four stops, two special teams tackles and first career interception…Played extensively on defense vs. Green Bay, Nov. 24 and had a career-best seven tackles (five solo) and deflected a pass…Added five solo stops vs. Atlanta, Dec. 7…Had first two career starts at Chicago, Dec. 11 and following week at Detroit, where he had three tackles and an INT. 2007 – Played in 14 games, primarily on special teams and as reserve cornerback… Led team with 20 tackles on coverage units and added 10 stops on defense, along with two pass defenses…Saw first action on defense vs. Tennessee, Sept. 24 and broke up a pass…Missed two games (Nov. 11 vs. St. Louis and Nov. 18 at Houston) with a hamstring injury.

COLLEGE – A four-year starter at Kent State who opened 37 of 45 career games…Career totals include 198 tackles (129 solo), three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, nine interceptions and a blocked kick…Semifinalist for the Draddy Trophy in 2006, which recognizes a college player for his success in academics, football performance and community leadership…A second-team All-Mid American Conference selection with a career-high 60 tackles (39 solo), two interceptions, three forced fumbles and a blocked punt as a senior…Started seven games as a junior and had 50 tackles and two interceptions…Posted 39 stops and three interceptions as a sophomore.

PERSONAL – Graduated from Kent State with a degree in physical education in May 2009…Selected by voters on NFL.com as the winner of the league's “Super Ad” competition in 2008, appearing in a national advertisement during the Super Bowl with his father, LeRoi. The ad spotlighted Usama's job as a youth working as a concessions vendor at Washington Redskins games, with the role of young Usama played by actor Eddie Murphy's son, Christian…Attended Largo (Md.) HS, and named second-team all-state as a senior…Earned four letters in track and three each in football and baseball…First name is pronounced oo-SOMM-uh…Resides in Largo, Md.