One of Tech's strongest freshmen last season ... Was used as a defensive end on the scout team during the fall because of Tech's needs at the position ... Moved to fullback for the spring ... Has made a positive impression since joining the team as a walk-on ... Earned Super Iron Hokie honors in the weight room ... Could find a spot on special teams this fall ... Will also be given a close look at fullback when practice resumes.
2006: Practiced at defensive end during the fall ... Was in on a pair of tackles in the jayvee win over Hargrave ... Bench pressed 400 pounds and had a 600-pound back squat during spring strength and conditioning testing ... Worked at fullback during the spring.
High School: Earned all-district honors as a running back for Coach Will Kitchen ... Rushed for 591 yards on 67 carries as a senior ... Added 392 yards on 41 attempts his junior season ... Helped the team to a district title in 2003 ... Also competed in baseball, wrestling and track and field.
Personal: Kenny Wayne Younger ... Born 5/11/88 in Richmond, VA ... Son of Ken and Jamie Younger ... A sociology major.
Tackles | G | UT | AT | Tot. | Loss | Sacks |
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2007 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
K.O. Ret. | G | No. | Yds. | Avg. | TD | LG |
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2008 | 12 | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 |