Notre Dame DE Bryce Young prepares for breakout season in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 1:50 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Notre Dame defensive end Bryce Young, listed at 6'6 and 260 pounds, is set for a key year in 2026. Young, whose father is NFL Hall of Famer Bryant Young, has shown talent in blocking three kicks during his freshman year. He has only one career start but entered 2026 with high expectations. The Fighting Irish coaching staff intends to help him develop further as he fills a significant role in the team’s defensive line. Young aims to achieve the breakout season that experts predicted last year, as he continues to grow into his body and acclimate to the demands of college football.
- •Bryce Young is a junior defensive end for Notre Dame.
- •He stands 6'6 and weighs 260 pounds.
- •Young is the son of Hall of Famer Bryant Young.
- •He blocked three kicks as a freshman.
- •Expectations are high for his development in 2026.
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