Glen Young was drafted No. 62 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Mississippi State. 58 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #62
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 58
- Career AV
- 274th at Mississippi State
The pick
How Glen Young came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
58 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 58
- Career approximate value
- 274th among Mississippi State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 150% of career value
- Final season
- 19885 years after the draft
Around pick 62
Who came off the board on either side of Glen Young.
San Diego State
Nebraska
Notre Dame · 4× Pro Bowl
Mississippi State in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Mississippi State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Mississippi State · 3× Pro Bowl
#270
Louis Clark
WR · SEA · 1987
Mississippi State
#125
Olanda Truitt
WR · LV · 1993
Mississippi State
#39
Mardye McDole
WR · MIN · 1981
Mississippi State
#105
Brenen Thompson
WR · LAC · 2026
Mississippi State
#195
Willie Harris
WR · BUF · 1993
Mississippi State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Glen Young in the 1983 NFL Draft
Glen Young is a Wide receiver out of Mississippi State selected No. 62 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1983 NFL Draft. 58 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Mississippi State has produced 113 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 Glen Young drafted?
Glen Young was selected No. 62 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/glen-young.
What college did Glen Young play for?
Glen Young played college football at Mississippi State in the SEC. See every Mississippi State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/mississippi-state-bulldogs.
How did Glen Young's NFL career turn out?
58 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/glen-young.