KENNY YOUNG
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
UCLA's Defensive Graduate Assistant with 5 years of professional experience, including a pivotal role in the 2021 Super Bowl victory with the Los Angeles Rams. In addition, I shared a dynamic position with Wake Forest Football and recruiting. These skills showcase a proven track record of success in both professional and collegiate environments. With a focus on collegiate coaching and recruiting the next potential NFL talent. Utilized communicative skills to interact with, develop, and mentor collegiate student athletes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Assistant Coach
UCLA Football
07.2024 - Current
- ILB Defensive GA role under Head Coach Deshaun Foster and Defensive Coordinator Ikaika Malloe.
- Defensive personal signaler for all games and practice.
- Mentor defensive players and assist in their player development, play, and attitude.
- Breaking down opponent run game film scheme and strategy.
- Assist LB Coach Scott White with developing standout team captain MLB Carson Schwesinger, Butkus Award finalist, and 2024 BIG10 Conference leading total tackles and solos (136 total, 90 solo, 2 INT, 3 sacks, 8.5 TFL).
- Helped assist and develop Senior ILB Kain Madrano reach career high stats (72 tot tackles, 50 solo, 11 TFL, 2 INT, 1 TD, 3 FF).
- Drawing scout team card runs for practice.
- Assist coaching and instructing scout team players for all 4 unit special team periods and drills.
Recruiting/ Player Personnel Intern
Wake Forest Football
03.2024 - Current
- Using ARMS online database, writing evaluation reports and scouting film high school prospects class of 25' 26' at every offensive and defensive position
- Help facilitate Wake Forest Deacon Day campus recruiting tours, which included assisting HS recruits with scheduled positioned meetings and also one on one with the Head Coach Dave Clawson
- Touring the football facilities and class buildings with visiting recruits, while also sharing a brief school history lesson and directions to where student-athletes classes are held
- Worked all Wake Forest 2024 spring football practices and assisted in setting up exercise drill periods for coaches
- Sending camp invitations to HS prospects under Wake Forest Twitter
- Assisting NFL pro scouts at Wake Forest Pro Day
- Help organize and clean up ARMS Database
- Updating HS recruits weekly new offers from Zcruit database into ARMS
- Assisted in updating prospects high schools jamboree opponents, dates, and time of event
- Responsible for handling players class checks and weight gainers only dinner meal checks
Inside Linebacker/ Special Teams
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Led by Head Coach Todd Bowles. Coached by LB coach Larry Foote and Special Teams Coordinator Keith Armstrong.
- Defense finished top 10 in the NFL in total yards per game (324.3 opponent yards/game), yards per play (5.14 avg.), pass defense (203.5 passing yards allowed/game), net yards per attempt (6.1), sacks (45.0) and tackles for loss (89), while limiting opponents to the fifth-fewest first downs per game (18.5) and the sixth-lowest third down conversion percentage (36.9 percent).
- Played 4 games.
Inside Linebacker
Denver Broncos
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Led by Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio and LB Coach Reggie Herring. Also coached by Special Teams Coordinator Thomas McMahon.
- Recorded 29 tackles, 1 FF in 6 games played.
Inside Linebacker
Los Angeles Rams
10.2019 - 11.2021
- 2019 Led by LA Rams Head Coach Sean McVay, LB coach Joe Barry and Defensive Coordinator Wade Phillips. Also coached by Special Teams Coordinator John Fassel.
- 2020 Played for Brandon Staley, as the Defensive Coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams, where Staley led a defensive unit that ranked first in scoring defense (18.5), total defense (281.9) and passing yards per game (190.7).
- Combined (52 tackles, 1 sack, 1 FR, 1 INT, 1 TD 79 yds).
- 2021 Super Bowl champion at Sofi Stadium, Los Angeles.
Externship
FOX Sports
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Shadowed production executives and learn how shows like, Skip and Shannon: Undisputed, Inside The Big East, The Herd with Colin Cowherd and Speak For Yourself with Whitlock and Wiley are produced and broadcasted for television and digital platforms
- Affiliated with a rotational externship program where each week we worked with a different department and observe how the group creates and develops content that is produced for TV and digital platforms
- Experienced and learned how studio operations create visuals, shaping sports production shows and establishing a learning foundation for future producers and/or executives interested in talent development
Inside Linebacker
BALTIMORE RAVENS
04.2018 - 10.2019
- Drafted 4th round draft pick 122 by GM Ozzie Newsome. Head coach John Harbaugh and Defensive coordinator Wink Martindale. ILB coach Mike MacDonald and assistant LB coach Zach Orr.
- 2018 AFC North division champions.
- 2018 Ravens were the NFL's No. 1-ranked defense in 2018, allowing an NFL-low 292.9 yards per game as well as the league's second-fewest points per game (17.9).
- Ravens were the best in several other key defensive categories: third in third-down defense (34.1), fourth in rushing yards allowed (82.9 ypg) and fifth in passing yards permitted (210.0 ypg).
- The team's 80.6 defensive passer rating was second in the NFL and its 34.1% third-down conversion percentage ranked third.
- 51 total tackles, 40 solo, 2.5 sacks, 1 FF.
Education
Bachelor of Science - SOCIOLOGY
UCLA
Westwood, CA06.2024
Skills
- Game preparation
- Recruitment strategies
- Improving performance
- Coaching support
- Skill development
- Player evaluation
- Motivational leadership style
- Constructive feedback
References
- DeShaun Foster, UCLA Head Coach, (714)713-2978
- Raheem Morris, Atlanta Falcons Head Coach, (813)362-8526
- Brandon Staley, NFL Coach, (440)477-0774
- Russ Kieselhorst, Wake Forest Player Personnel, kieselr@wfu.edu, (920)901-0713
Scholar Achievements
- Presented extensive record of community service and was a member of the Athletic Director's Honor Roll from 2015-2017.
- Recipient of the Academic & Student Services Success Award at the 2017 UCLA Scholar-Athlete Banquet.
- Inducted into UCLA's Deans list in 2017.
- Only athlete to join UCLA 2016 Debate team.
Timeline
Graduate Assistant Coach
UCLA Football
07.2024 - Current
Recruiting/ Player Personnel Intern
Wake Forest Football
03.2024 - Current
Inside Linebacker/ Special Teams
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
09.2022 - 11.2022
Inside Linebacker
Denver Broncos
11.2021 - 01.2022
Externship
FOX Sports
02.2020 - 03.2020
Inside Linebacker
Los Angeles Rams
10.2019 - 11.2021
Inside Linebacker
BALTIMORE RAVENS
04.2018 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - SOCIOLOGY
UCLA
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