Davon Young
Mississippi State fans still can't agree what Davon Young is — the eye test and the résumé keep splitting the room.
6′3″ · 320 lb · Mobile, AL · Theodore HS
Recruiting
DL recruit
No. 2502 nationally · Signed with Mississippi State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive lineman on Mississippi State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Mississippi State in 2026.
Davon Young
Davon Young is on trial in Mississippi State's fan jury — the eye test against the résumé.
Mississippi State fans can't agree whether the tape backs the reputation.
Minority viewA vocal minority sees it the other way.
Read the story so far
AI-generated narrative · may contain errors · not journalism · updated 2026-09-15
His career
2026
- Signed with Mississippi State3-star out of Theodore
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jeff Lebby
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Mississippi State.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in strength and hit power.
Mississippi State has produced 1 All-Conference defensive linemen. 10 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2011. Pernell McPhee went on to the NFL out of this room (2011).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Mississippi State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · Mississippi State
Returning around him
- 2 Mississippi State players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -12 net (28 in / 40 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Mississippi State · Last season: 5-8 · Talent rank #20 · 2026 recruiting class #23
Background
High School Prepped at Theodore High School … Young is rated as a 3-star prospect by the Rivals/On3 Industry Rankings … Both ESPN and 247 rate Steen as a 3-star prospect. Personal Committed to Mississippi State on June 22, 2025 … Chose Mississippi State over Troy, South Alabama and others.
The defensive line · Mississippi State
- #9Jaray Bledsoe5.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #43Will Whitson4.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #35Kalvin Dinkins3 tackles for loss · 2025
- #42DJ Reed2 tackles for loss · 2025
- #90Davon Youngno box-score line yet
14 more on the roster · Mississippi State team page