Davon Young is a three-star recruit from Mobile, AL, out of Theodore (No. 2,502 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Mississippi State's 8 games this season.
Where Young comes from
- Mobile, AL
- Theodore
- Theodore is about 200 miles from Davis Wade Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,502 in the 2026 class.
Where Young fits
Mississippi State lists 21 defensive linemen this season.
Mississippi State defensive linemen with a game this season
Mississippi State is 4-4. Next: vs Vanderbilt, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Theodore
Also from Mobile, AL
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 2026-11-04
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jeff Lebby
Pass share
45.5%
250 pass / 299 run
Plays / game
68.6
8 games
Team sack rate
10.3%
301 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Mississippi State.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in strength and hit power.
Mississippi State has produced 1 All-Conference defensive lineme. 10 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2011. Pernell McPhee went on to the NFL out of this room (2011).
Joined Mississippi State in 2026
- 2026 Mississippi State LebbyYear 1 · Games –
- High school TheodoreTheodore, AL · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 2,502 in the 2026 class. Signed with Mississippi State.Also from Theodore: JJ Bush (Missouri), Cam Pruitt (Miami), Kevin Norwood (Georgia State) and 2 more.
2026
- Signed with Mississippi StateThree-star, out of Theodore
