Duane Young was drafted No. 123 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1991 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. 73 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 3 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #123
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1991
- NFL games
- 73
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 382nd at Michigan State
The pick
How Duane Young came off the board in 1991.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
73 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 3 career approximate value
- Games played
- 73
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 382nd among Michigan State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3100% of career value
- Final season
- 19987 years after the draft
Around pick 123
Who came off the board on either side of Duane Young.
Iowa State
Iowa · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Livingstone · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Texas
Michigan State in the 1991 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Michigan State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Duane Young in the 1991 NFL Draft
Duane Young is a Tight end out of Michigan State selected No. 123 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1991 NFL Draft. 73 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 3 career approximate value Michigan State has produced 147 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 Duane Young drafted?
Duane Young was selected No. 123 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1991 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/duane-young.
What college did Duane Young play for?
Duane Young played college football at Michigan State in the Big Ten. See every Michigan State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-state-spartans.
How did Duane Young's NFL career turn out?
73 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/duane-young.