David Young was drafted No. 179 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Georgia Southern. 5 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #179
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 5
The pick
How David Young came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Measurables
- 210 lbs
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
5 regular-season games
- Games played
- 5
- Final season
- 20030 years after the draft
Around pick 179
Who came off the board on either side of David Young.
Clarion
Wisconsin
Idaho State
South Carolina
Other DB picks from Georgia Southern
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
David Young in the 2003 NFL Draft
David Young is a Defensive back out of Georgia Southern selected No. 179 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2003 NFL Draft. 5 regular-season games Georgia Southern has produced 15 NFL draft picks since 1987.
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 David Young drafted?
David Young was selected No. 179 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/david-young.
What college did David Young play for?
David Young played college football at Georgia Southern in the Sun Belt. See every Georgia Southern draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgia-southern-eagles.
How did David Young's NFL career turn out?
5 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/david-young.