Fredd Young obit

Seahawks Mourn The Passing Of Fredd Young

The Seahawks mourn the passing of Legend Fredd Young, who died Tuesday at the age of 64.

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Fredd Young, a linebacker and special teams standout for the Seahawks in the 1980s, died Tuesday at the age of 64.

Young, a third-round pick out of New Mexico State in the 1984 draft, spent the first four seasons of his NFL career with the Seahawks, and earned Pro Bowl honors in each of his four seasons with Seattle, as well as first-team All-Pro honors in 1987.

A fan-favorite on the Chuck Knox-era Seahawks teams, Young began his career as a special teams standout, then took over a starting linebacker role in his second season, totaling 338 tackles in three seasons as a starter. Young had 9.0 sacks, five forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and an interception in 1987 to earn All-Pro recognition, and last year he was honored as one of the top 50 players in franchise history.

Young was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather, who loved his family deeply. He is survived by his wife, Michelle, their children, Jessica, Freddy Jr. Matthew, Monroe, Fenix, Jeremiah and Amirah, and grandchildren Jaysha, Jarah, Jianika, Titus, Cassius, Justus and Sunday.

He was a linebacker for seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Seattle Seahawks and the Indianapolis Colts. He was selected to four Pro Bowls - two on the special teams and two as a linebacker. He was renowned as a heavy hitter and was featured in the NFL film The NFL Crunch Course.

Young was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas, Texas, the first high school to produce two Heisman Trophy winners. Young was a 2-year letterman in basketball and football. He received a full athletic scholarship to New Mexico State University (NMSU), was a part of the first-team all-Missouri Valley Conference from 1981 to 1983, the AP honorable mention all-American team in 1983, and the 1983 Sporting News honorable mention all-American team. He was voted to the NMSU Hall of Fame and Aggie Legend, and he was drafted in the third round of the 1984 NFL draft, the 76th overall pick.

Young's jersey number for the Seahawks was 50. He is perhaps most famous for being the Seattle Seahawks special teams player of the year for 1984–85, and a stalwart in the middle of the Seahawks defense from 1985 to 1987.

In May 1988, after four consecutive Pro Bowls and two All-Pro selections (for special teams and strong inside linebacker), he was traded to Indianapolis for the Colts' 1st-round draft picks in 1989 and 1990.He retired after three years in Indianapolis due to injuries.