BOCA RATON – Like many defensive backs, FAU safety Teja Young has to think a little before choosing between delivering a big hit or creating a turnover.
A big blow from the 5-foot-11, 180-pound Young early in the Saturday’s FAU spring game dislodged the ball from wide receiver John Mitchell’s arms, preventing a big game.
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BOCA RATON – Like many defensive backs, FAU safety Teja Young has to think a little before choosing between delivering a big hit or creating a turnover.
A big blow from the 5-foot-11, 180-pound Young early in the Saturday’s FAU spring game dislodged the ball from wide receiver John Mitchell’s arms, preventing a big game.
At a crucial point late on Saturday he stepped in front of a Cordel Littlejohn pass that set up what turned out to be the Red team’s winning touchdown.
“Aw man, that’s a hard one, but I’ll take the interception,” Young said. “Because it was late in the game, I’ll take the interception.”
Last season as a true freshman, Young played nickel but primarily saw the field on special teams.
This spring he’s moved to safety, where Young is one of a handful of underclassmen defensive backs who made big plays in the spring game.
“Very aggressive personality and great high school player, so we’re starting to see that carry over now,” FAU coach Lane Kiffin said of Young.
The former standout cornerback at Palm Beach Lakes credits his time at quarterback in high school for aiding his success now at safety.
“The transition has been kind of easy because playing quarterback in high school and playing safety is kind of like the same thing,” Young said. “It’s like I’m the general of the defense. So when I’m at safety, I can read the quarterback and know what his tendencies are. So playing both sides of the ball in high school really meant a lot.”
Young’s worked primarily at free safety this spring, backing up Da’Von Brown.
“I’m very excited about a bigger role,” Young said. “I’ve worked on my keys a little bit more, and I’ll be able to contribute to the team.” says Teja Young.
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