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to their potential through hands-on and
interactive programs
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CAREER
Usama was selected in the 3rd
round of the 2007 NFL Draft (66th
pick overall). The Saints signed
him to a 3-year contract on June
11th, 2007.
COLLEGE
Regarded as the one of the top
defensive prospects to emerge from
Kent State in the last three
decades, Young arrived in New
Orleans with prototype size and
speed for his position after
starting the last four years. His
career totals include starting 37
of 45 games, with 198 tackles (129
solo), three forced fumbles, two
fumble recoveries, nine
interceptions with 21 yards in
returns, 21 pass defenses and a
blocked kick. He was a
semifinalist for the Draddy Trophy
in 2006, which recognizes a
college player for his combined
success in academics, football
performance and community
leadership.
2006 – A second-team
All-Mid American Conference
selection with a career-high 60
tackles (39 solo), two
interceptions, three forced
fumbles, six pass defenses and a
blocked punt.
2005 – Started seven games
and had 50 tackles (30 solo) -
including four behind the line of
scrimmage. Added two interceptions
and three pass defenses.
2004 – Opened 10 games,
missing one contest with a hip
strain. Posted 39 stops (28 solo)
and had three interceptions for 57
yards in returns.
2003 – Named honorable
mention freshman All-American by
College Football News after
starting nine of 12 games and
notching 49 tackles (32 solo), two
interceptions, eight pass defenses
and a pair of fumble recoveries.
PERSONAL
Health and
Physical Education major; attended
Largo High School in Maryland;
named second-team all-state as a
senior after recording 65 tackles
and five interceptions; earned
four letters in track and three
each in football and baseball;
first name is pronounced
oo-SOMM-uh
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