Willie Young was drafted No. 213 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2010 NFL Draft out of NC State. 98 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
2010 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 6 · #213 overall
Willie Young NC State Draft
Willie Young was drafted No. 213 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2010 NFL Draft out of NC State. 98 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #213
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2010
- NFL games
- 98
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 2234th at NC State
The pick
How Willie Young came off the board in 2010.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
NC State
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 251 lbs
- Hometown
- Riviera Beach, FL
- Pre-draft board
- 60.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
98 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Games played
- 98
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 2234th among NC State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1045% of career value
- Final season
- 20177 years after the draft
Around pick 213
Who came off the board on either side of Willie Young.
Alabama
Middle Tennessee
Penn State
Michigan State
NC State in the 2010 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from NC State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Willie Young in the 2010 NFL Draft
Willie Young is a Defensive end out of NC State selected No. 213 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2010 NFL Draft. 98 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value NC State has produced 117 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 Willie Young drafted?
Willie Young was selected No. 213 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2010 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/willie-young.
What college did Willie Young play for?
Willie Young played college football at NC State in the ACC. See every NC State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nc-state-wolfpack.
How did Willie Young's NFL career turn out?
98 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/willie-young.