Glen Young (gridiron football)
| Hamilton Tiger-Cats | |
| Born: | May 2, 1969 Scarborough, Ontario, Canada |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Defensive line coach |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 250 lb (110 kg) |
| College | Syracuse |
| CFL draft | 1992, Round: 3, Pick: 22 |
| Drafted by | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| Career history | |
| As coach | |
| 2016–2017 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers (Linebackers coach) |
| 2018–2019 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers (Linebackers and defensive line coach) |
| 2020–2021 | Toronto Argonauts (Defensive coordinator) |
| 2024–present | Hamilton Tiger-Cats (Defensive line coach) |
| As player | |
| 1993* | Los Angeles Raiders |
| 1994–1996 | San Diego Chargers |
| 1998–2000 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 2001 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 2002–2005 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| Career stats | |
Glen Young (born May 2, 1969) is a Canadian gridiron football coach and former linebacker. He is currently the defensive line coach for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played professionally as a linebacker for eight seasons in the (CFL) for the Argonauts, Montreal Alouettes, and Edmonton Eskimos, from 1998 to 2005. Prior to his time in the CFL, he played two seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Diego Chargers, from 1995 to 1996.
Coaching career[edit]
Toronto Argonauts[edit]
On February 6, 2020, it was announced that Young had joined the Toronto Argonauts as the team's defensive coordinator.[1] After the 2020 CFL season was cancelled, he coached through part of the 2021 Toronto Argonauts season, but was not retained for 2022.[2]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats[edit]
On February 2, 2024, it was announced that Young had joined the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to serve as the team's defensive line coach.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Argos announce 2020 coaching staff". Toronto Argonauts. February 6, 2020.
- ^ Belson, Ken (2020-08-18). "C.F.L. Cancels Season as Pandemic Undermines League Finances". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
- ^ "Tiger-Cats announce 2024 coaching staff". Hamilton Tiger-Cats. February 2, 2024.
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