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Former Alabama DL Byron Young signs rookie contract for Raiders

Byron Young (#47) tackles Texas A&M receiver Ainias Smith
Photo by Kent Gidley of Alabama Athletics

The Las Vegas Raiders have a former Alabama football player on a rookie contract.

Byron Young, a Crimson Tide alumnus, got selected at No. 70 overall in the third round of the NFL Draft. His contract is four years, $5.67 million via Spotrac. Young has a $1.12 million signing bonus and his cap number for the fall is $1.03 million.

As a native Mississippian, he totaled 48 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, four sacks, six quarterback hurries, two pass breakups, and a forced fumble.

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Young helped the Crimson Tide to a College Football Playoff National Championship in 2020 and two Southeastern Conference titles in 2020 and 2021.  

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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.

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Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 15 years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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