Kenneth Kim Young (born November 15, 1995) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UCLA Bruins, and was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL draft. He played for the Los Angeles Rams, Denver Broncos, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Young attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where he played college football there for the Bruins. He was eventually selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round with the 122nd overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft. In his first NFL start in the Ravens' season opener against the Buffalo Bills, Young recorded his first career sack to go along with four total tackles. He finished his rookie season with 51 combined tackles, 2.5 sacks, and a forced fumble.
On October 15, 2019, Young was traded to the Los Angeles Rams, along with a 5th round draft pick, in exchange for cornerback Marcus Peters.
In Week 14 of the 2020 season against the New England Patriots, Young led the team with eight tackles, sacked Cam Newton once, and intercepted a pass thrown by Newton that he returned for a 79-yard touchdown during the 24âÂÂ3 win. This was Young's first career touchdown.
On October 25, 2021, Young was traded to the Denver Broncos for a 2024 sixth-round pick.
On May 9, 2022, Young was signed by the Las Vegas Raiders. He was released on August 18.
On September 5, 2022, Young was signed to the practice squad of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was promoted to the active roster on September 21, 2022. He was released on October 10.
On November 10, 2022, Young was signed to the New Orleans Saints practice squad. He was later released by the team.