4-star DB Jordan Young sets November commitment date
Monroe (N.C.) four-star safety Jordan Young is down to four schools and will announce his commitment on Nov. 2, according to On3’s Hayes Fawcett.
Young’s four finalists are Michigan, North Carolina State, Florida State and Clemson.
The 6-foot-0, 180-pound Young was initially supposed to announce his decision on his birthday next month, but told On3 last week that he was going to be pushing that date back.
“My commitment was set for Oct. 12, but it is a Jewish holiday and the school is not available that day, so it is going to happen a little later,” Young told On3. “I am probably going to take a couple more visits before I commit. My commitment now will most likely come in early November.”
Young visited Raleigh to see NC State on Sept. 9.
“I left this visit feeling great about NC State. The visit definitely helped the program with my decision coming up. The environment, the fans and the fight in the team when faced with adversity stood out to me.”
Young is being recruited to play both sides of the ball by the in-state school. He spent time with Freddie Aughtry-Lindsay, Joker Phillips and Dave Doeren on this visit. The staff in Raleigh is making him feel like a priority, according to On3’s Chad Simmons.
More recently, Young took a visit to Clemson to see the Tigers take on NC State. Clemson won 59-35.
“My experience at Clemson was great,” Young told On3 on Sunday morning. “Fans showed up and showed out and the team handled business! Had a great talk with Coach Swinney and Conn.
“What excites me is playing for a team that can compete for a National Title every year and be only two and a half hours away from home.”
Jordan Young Recruit Profile
Young is the nation’s No. 120 overall prospect, No. 11 safety and No. 4 recruit from North Carolina in the 2025 cycle according to the On3 Industry Ranking — a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.
On3’s scouting and rankings team writes this about him as a prospect.
“Highly coordinated two-way playmaker who could be a top prospect as a receiver or defensive back. Has unverified size, but looks to have a thinner build. Lines up as a receiver and safety for his high school A very productive player on both sides of the ball, eclipsing 1,000 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns while picking off eight passes as a sophomore. Primarily lines up in the slot on offense. An effortless mover. Bursts off the line and gets up to full speed quickly. Eats up grass as a route-runner. Has a long, natural stride in the open field. Naturally coordinated and shows the ability to track the ball.
“At his best as a ball-hawking free safety on defense. Uses his high-end ball skills to make plays in zone coverage. A state finalist in the long jump and triple jump as a sophomore. Posted a personal best in the triple jump with a 45-8.75 leap, a very strong mark. Will need to continue adding mass and strength to his frame and improving his play strength as a defender.”