Roynell Young was drafted No. 23 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Alcorn State. 117 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #23
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 117
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 543rd at Alcorn State
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Roynell Young came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Alcorn State
SWAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
117 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value
- Games played
- 117
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 543rd among Alcorn State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 54100% of career value
- Final season
- 19888 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 23
Who came off the board on either side of Roynell Young.
Alabama
Wisconsin
Texas
Notre Dame
Alcorn State in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Alcorn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Roynell Young in the 1980 NFL Draft
Roynell Young is a Defensive back out of Alcorn State selected No. 23 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1980 NFL Draft. 117 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value Alcorn State has produced 16 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Roynell Young drafted?
Roynell Young was selected No. 23 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/roynell-young.
What college did Roynell Young play for?
Roynell Young played college football at Alcorn State in the SWAC. See every Alcorn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alcorn-state-braves.
How did Roynell Young's NFL career turn out?
117 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/roynell-young.