| BC Lions | |
.jpg) Young with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2024 | |
| Born: | (1969-05-02) May 2, 1969 (age 55) Scarborough, Ontario, Canada |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Linebackers 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 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats (Defensive line coach) |
| 2025–present | BC Lions (Linebackers coach) |
| As player | |
| 1993* | Los Angeles Raiders |
| 1994* | Buffalo Bills |
| 1994–1996 | San Diego Chargers |
| 1997* | Seattle Seahawks |
| 1998–2000 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 2001 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 2002–2005 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career stats | |
Glen Young (born May 2, 1969) is a Canadian professional football coach and former player who is the linebackers coach for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played as a linebacker for eight seasons in the CFL for the Toronto 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
Toronto Argonauts
On February 6, 2020, it was announced that Young had joined the Toronto Argonauts as the team's defensive coordinator. After the 2020 CFL season was cancelled, he coached through part of the 2021 Toronto Argonauts season, but was not retained for 2022.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
On February 2, 2024, it was announced that Young had joined the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to serve as the team's defensive line coach.
BC Lions
On January 2, 2025, it was announced that Young had joined the BC Lions to serve as the team's linebackers coach.
References
- "Argos announce 2020 coaching staff". Toronto Argonauts. February 6, 2020.
- Belson, Ken (August 18, 2020). "C.F.L. Cancels Season as Pandemic Undermines League Finances". The New York Times. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- "Tiger-Cats announce 2024 coaching staff". Hamilton Tiger-Cats. February 2, 2024.
- "Lions Name Eight To 2025 Coaching Staff". BC Lions. January 2, 2025.
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