When Young first enrolled at the University of Texas, he was not only the "new kid on the block" but also one who immediately caught the attention of the coaching staff. As a true freshman, he forced his way into the lineup, sharing playing time with All-American Cedric Benson. Young was about to snatch the starting job the following year, but a groin injury hampered him all year and Benson went on to record-breaking performances in 2003.

Young was granted a medical hardship after a gruesome accident on the playing field early in the 2004 season, undergoing surgery to have 11 screws placed in his fractured ankle. Young let his academics slip while he was injured and he was dismissed from the school in January 2005. He improved his grades and returned to the team in 2005, starting 15 of his final 22 games.

After struggling with academics, Young has made a complete turnaround. He graduated in December 2006 and was a member of UT's Athletics Director's Honor Roll (Fall 2005). He is active in the school's community service program, serves as a mentor at local elementary and middle schools and has helped clean parks, assist with food drives and helped people recover from the floods that struck the city of Austin.

A three-year starter at tailback for Jersey Village High School, Young also returned kicks and saw limited action at cornerback. He was a third-team Class 5A All-State and first-team All-Greater Houston selection, adding All-District accolades as a senior. He was named the team's Most Valuable Player after rushing for 1,417 yards and 17 scores during his final season.

Young also earned first-team All-Greater Houston and second-team All-District honors as a junior. He rushed for 960 yards (on 203 carries) and 12 touchdowns in only seven games, missing three games due to an ankle injury. Young was chosen first-team All-Greater Houston and All-District as a sophomore, as he ran for 2,204 yards (on 308 carries) and 24 touchdowns in his first season as a starter. His 2,204 yards ranked second in the Houston area among prep players in 1999. He rushed for 270 yards and scored three times in his first varsity game. He also played basketball and ran track for two years.

Young was a co-recipient of the team's Outstanding Newcomer Award in 2002 at Texas. Despite not starting any games, he ranked second on the team with 408 yards and five touchdowns on 85 carries (4.8 avg). He gained 87 yards with a score on five punt returns (17.4 avg) and 285 yards on 12 kickoff returns (23.8 avg), totaling 780 all-purpose yards and 36 points scored for the season.

A nagging groin injury limited his performance in 2003. He was limited to 35 carries for 151 yards (4.3 avg) and three touchdowns while also catching six passes for 29 yards (4.8 avg). He had a 39-yard punt return and 18 kickoff returns for 439 yards (24.4 avg), including one score. Young gained 102 yards with two touchdowns on 12 runs in 2004, but he suffered a right ankle fracture in the second game. He underwent surgery and was lost for the rest of the year, earning a medical hardship.

After failing during the winter semester, Young was given a scholastic dismissal in early 2005. He attended a community college and not only improved his grades, but went on to earn UT Academic Honor Roll recognition. His turnaround off the field coincided with his development on the field. Young started five of 11 games, as he again hurt his ankle against Ohio State and re-injured it five games later. He still managed to gain 461 yards on 96 carries (4.8 avg), including eight touchdowns.

Young's injury problems at midseason prevented him from establishing himself among the nation's elite tailbacks in 2006. He started 10 of 11 games, despite playing with a rib injury. He ranked second on the team with 125 carries for 580 yards (4.6 avg) and also caught a career-high 21 passes for 129 yards (6.12 avg) and one score. He added 233 yards on 11 kickoff returns (21.2 avg), recording 942 all-purpose yards during the regular season.

In 48 games at Texas, Young started 15 times. He had 353 rushing attempts for 1,702 yards (4.8 avg) and 24 touchdowns. He caught 35 passes for 211 yards (6.0 avg) and a score. He returned 43 kickoffs for 994 yards (23.1 avg) and a touchdown, adding 139 yards and two scores on eight punt returns (17.4 avg). He scored 168 points and totaled 3,046 all-purpose yards, an average of 63.5 yards per game.

Positives: Has above average balance with decent change of direction agility … Plays with good aggression as evidenced by his rash of injuries, and will play through pain … Developed a "never quit" attitude and runs hard going downhill, giving solid effort to gain positive yardage after initial contact … More apt to hit the hole with power than quickness … When he stays low in his pads and sticks his feet into the ground, Young can generate better acceleration to the line, but he must correct that hitch step coming out of his stance … Has functional lateral agility to slide in-line … Shows some body weave through the holes to make a lethargic defender miss, but it is his balance and leg drive that helps him move through trash and out of the holes … Demonstrated better patience and improved his feel for anticipating openings in 2006, but still needs to learn how to use his blocks better … Does a nice job of leaning forward and keeping his feet constantly churning to gain valid yardage … More of a downhill runner because of his ability to attack it hard up the crease, compensating some for the hitch in his initial step … Won't make the quicker defenders miss in the open field, but has the balance and leg drive to break tackles and slip past the in-line trash … His wiggle is minimal, but he is effective when he uses his lower strength to power through or slip off blocks … Has enough strength in his legs to punish the smaller defenders and with his good balance after contact, he is a load to bring down in man coverage … Has the adequate lateral range to slide in-line, but only when he runs behind his pads and keeps his body lean through the line of scrimmage.

Negatives: Shows thick thighs and calves, but is a bit bow-legged, preventing him from demonstrating effective flexibility and plant-and-drive agility … Little rigid in his running stride, lacking the ability to stop-and-go in an instant … Needs only normal reps to retain, but must to show better field awareness and vision, as he is not always consistent in picking up the blitzes … Needs to correct a hitch in his initial step, as it slows him down considerably, negating whatever burst he can generate … While he is more of a power runner, especially for the first five yards of his run, he is more of a one-cut type who will struggle to get past the second level … Must have room to build to top speed and doesn't have the second gear to go long distances … Has decent lateral agility, but his stiff hips cause him to look a bit sluggish when trying to bounce outside … Must do a better job of distributing the ball away from the defender … Most of his fumbles are caused when he gets into the second level and fails to shield the ball … Has the upper body strength to protect the ball in traffic, yet will lose the ball when it is stripped from behind on him … Can keep his balance and turn up field after the catch, but his lack of burst makes him a safety valve, at best … Will use his body to occupy a defender, but needs to show better hand punch and placement to sustain … Looks a bit awkward moving his feet in attempts to mirror (stiff hips) and plays too high in his stance to generate a strong base … Will head-duck at times, letting the edge rushers slip off his blocks. He has adequate cutting ability, but needs angle technique work … Durability is a question and he has had a series of right ankle problems that might need further medical evaluation.

Compares To: PATRICK PASS-New England … Young has been a complimentary back in Texas' rotation ever since he arrived on campus, so do not expect him to suddenly become a feature back at the next level. He is an adequate north-south runner who is better served carrying between tackles than when bouncing outside. Like Pass, he will fill a roster spot and bring additional value on the return units, but outside of occupying a roster spot, his contributions will be limited to situational roles.

Young's 1,702 yards rushing rank 19th on the school's all-time record list … His 24 touchdowns on the ground rank 11th in Longhorns history … Ran for more than 100 yards twice in a game during his career (2004 vs. North Texas and 2006 vs. Rice) … In 2003, he became the first player in school history to return a punt (39 yards) and kickoff (97 yards) for touchdowns in the same game, accomplishing that feat vs. New Mexico State … His 97-yard kickoff return was the second-longest in school history, topped only by a 100-yard return by Johnny "Lam" Jones vs. Southern Methodist in 1978.

Started ten of eleven games he appeared in, coming off the bench vs. Oklahoma after missing the previous game vs. Sam Houston State and the second half of the Iowa State contests with a rib contusion … Finished second on the team with a career-high 580 yards on 125 carries (4.6 avg) with six touchdowns … Caught a career-high 21 passes for 129 yards (6.1 avg) and one score … Returned eleven kickoffs for 233 yards (21.2 avg) and scored 42 points … Amassed 942 all-purpose yards, an average of 85.6 yards per game … Three of his four fumbles were recovered by the opposition, as he was tackled behind the line of scrimmage twelve times and stopped for no gain on nine other runs … Nineteen of his carries came inside the red zone, including fourteen on goal-line plays … Produced 39 first downs rushing and seven more receiving … Converted 11-of-14 third-down rushing plays and had fourteen runs for at least ten yards, including four for twenty yards or longer … Had big runs that set up nine touchdown drives and two more that resulted in field goals.

North Texas State … Selvin opened the season with 44 yards and a touchdown on twelve carries and caught three passes for 26 yards, including one score … He had five more yards tacked on to his 6-yard run over left end late in the first quarter when a NTSU defender was penalized for grabbing the tailback's face mask. Young then took the next handoff for an 8-yard pickup over right guard, followed by a 3-yard run on third-&-2 to set up QB Colt McCoy's 1-yard touchdown run … Young added a 1-yard scoring burst around left end in the second quarter and caught a 7-yard pass along the left sidelines and then a 5-yard shovel from McCoy for a score with 0:16 left in the first half … Head to Head Competition-MLB#4-Brandon Monroe-Two assisted tackles.

Ohio State … Young hauled in six passes for 41 yards, ran eleven times for 94 yards and returned one kickoff 13 yards. Seven of his carries produced first downs, as two converted third-down plays and three runs were for over ten yards each … He had a game-long 30-yard burst over right tackle at the end of the first quarter … In the second quarter, he picked up 3 yards off left guard on a third-&-1 play, caught a 29-yard pass along the left side and added another 3 yards on a third-&-2 run before a 4-yard gain over left end that set up Colt McCoy's 2-yard scoring lob to Billy Pittman with 1:55 left in the first half, but Young left the game briefly with a left ankle sprain … Later in the third quarter, Young fumbled when OSU linebacker James Laurinaitis stripped the ball away from the Texas tailback … Head to Head Competition-MLB#33-James Laurinaitis-Thirteen tackles (10 solos), one stop for a 1-yard loss, two forced fumbles, one pass deflection and a 25-yard interception return.

Rice … Despite a sore left ankle, Selvin totaled six first downs among his fifteen runs, gaining over 100 yards (101) for the second time in his career while also returning one kickoff 40 yards … He had carries good for 6, 11 & 21 yards before going around left end for a 4-yard touchdown that ended a 7-play, 65-yard drive on the team's game-opening series … Early in the second quarter, Young lost the ball on a fumble when he was hit by Rice's Ja'C Shepherd on a first-&-goal play and the Owls recovered the pigskin at the Rice 1, killing a 7-play, 63-yard drive … Head to Head Competition-MLB#4-Marcus Rucker-Three solo tackles, one stop for a 2-yard loss, 6-yard fumble recovery return.

Iowa State … Selvin was held to four yards on two rushing attempts, but one produced a 1-yard touchdown on a burst over left end in the first quarter … He missed the second half with a rib injury, missing the following week's contest vs. Sam Houston State … Head to Head Competition-MLB#17-Tyrone McKenzie-Eleven tackles (7 solos), 10-yard sack, two stops for minus 14 yards, one forced fumble.

Sam Houston State … Did not play (ribs).

Oklahoma … Returned to action, coming off the bench to run for 60 yards and a score on eleven tries while also catching a pass for 9 yards and returning a kickoff 33 yards … He turned a third-&-4 run into a 15-yard touchdown that capped a 62-yard, 9-play drive early in the first quarter … Head to Head Competition-MLB#46-Zach Latimer-Five tackles (3 solos).

Baylor … Back in the starting lineup, Selvin responded with eleven attempts for 50 yards and two kickoff returns for 43 yards … He returned a third quarter kickoff 21 yards, went 6 yards on a carry off left end on the next play, followed by a 6-yard run over left guard, a 2-yard catch, a 7-yard scamper over right tackle and a 2-yard gain on a third-&-1 play to set up Colt McCoy's 19-yard scoring strike to Limas Sneed that finished a 78-yard, 12-play drive … Head to Head Competition-MLB#41-Joe Pawelek-Eight tackles (7 solos), one pressure.

Nebraska … Young was tackled twice behind the line of scrimmage and held to no gain on two other attempts, finishing with 50 yards on fourteen runs, 4 yards on two catches and 41 yards on a pair of kickoff returns … His longest run for the day, a 21-yarder midway through the second quarter, set up Colt McCoy's 6-yard scoring pass to Quan Cosby … Head to Head Competition-MLB#13-Corey McKeon-Two tackles (one solo).

Texas Tech … Selvin registered 78 yards on twenty tries, including a 1-yard touchdown that ended a 75-yard, 9-play drive in the third quarter … He also made three catches for 22 yards and returned a kickoff 17 yards … At the start of the second quarter, his 14-yard run off right end set up Colt McCoy's 16-yard touchdown pass to Nate Jones … Young coughed up the ball on an 8-yard run in the fourth quarter when Tech's Marcus Bunton knocked the pigskin out from behind … Head to Head Competition-MLB#45-Brock Stratton-Five tackles (4 solos).

Oklahoma State … Young was held to a season-low 14 yards on six runs, but his 10-yard scamper over right guard at the start of the second quarter set up Colt McCoy's 13-yard scoring pass to Nate Jones … Head to Head Competition-MLB#2-Rodrick Johnson-Eight solo tackles.

Kansas State … Young ran for only 41 yards on thirteen tries, but most of those carries came on a 14-play, 80-yard drive, gaining 8, 9, 1, 6 & 4 yards before being stopped for no gain twice on goal-line plays, but QB Colt McCoy then kept the ball for a 1-yard score on the team's game-opening series … After Texas' Tyrel Gatewood blocked a KSU punt, Young took the ball 5 yards into the end zone for a score on the next play midway through the second quarter … However, in the fourth quarter, Young ran for 4 yards up the middle, but was caught from behind and the Wildcats' Andrew Erker stripped the ball away from the Texas runner and KSU recovered it at the UT 30 … Head to Head Competition-MLB#52-Zach Diles-Twelve tackles (5 solos).

Texas A&M … In the regular season finale, Young carried ten times for 44 yards and caught two passes for 10 yards … Head to Head Competition-MLB#50-Mark Dodge-Five solo tackles, a 7-yard sack, two stops for minus 10 yards, one pass deflection, a 4-yard interception return.

Young appeared in eleven games, starting at tailback vs. Louisiana-Lafayette, Colorado, Texas Tech, Oklahoma State and Southern California (Rose Bowl) … Sat out the Rice contest after he suffered a right ankle sprain vs. Ohio State and missed the Baylor clash after he re-injured the right ankle vs. Oklahoma State … Finished with 461 yards and eight touchdowns on 96 carries (4.8 avg), but turned the ball over three times on fumbles … Had five receptions for 21 yards (4.2 avg) and scored 48 points … Amassed 482 all-purpose yards and recorded one solo tackle.

Louisiana-Lafayette … Making his first career start, Selvin responded with 67 yards and a score on eight carries, but also fumbled on the game's opening drive and ULL recovered, ending a 7-play, 68-yard series … Made up for that miscue with a 9-yard touchdown run midway through the first quarter … Head to Head Competition-MLB#4-Mark Risher-Six tackles (2 solos).

Ohio State … Managed only 11 yards on five runs before a right ankle sprain would force him to miss the second half … Young was injured when he turned the ball over on a fumble

When Jay Richardson stripped the ball from behind on a 1-yard run and OSU converted the turnover into a 25-yard field goal just before halftime … Head to Head Competition-MLB#51-Anthony Schlegel-Eight tackles (5 solos).

Rice … Did not play (ankle).

Missouri … Returned to action in a reserve role, picking up 65 yards on eleven chances … Head to Head Competition-MLB#33-Dedrick Harrington-Three tackles (2 solos).

Oklahoma … Came off the bench to run eleven times for 45 yards, including a 5-yard scoring scamper over left guard that ended a 10-play, 64-yard drive at the start of the fourth quarter, making up for his late first quarter fumble that was recovered by Missouri at the UT 26 … Head to Head Competition-MLB#46-Zach Latimer-Twelve tackles (7 solos), one fumble recovery.

Colorado … Back in the starting lineup, Young gained 43 yards on nineteen attempts with a 5-yard score on a run over right end that finished a 4-play, 75-yard drive in the second quarter … Also caught two passes for 16 yards … Head to Head Competition-MLB#49-Thad Washington-Twelve tackles (6 solos), one stop for a 1-yard loss.

Texas Tech … Selvin produced a season-high 77 yards on sixteen carries, pickling up 5 & 11 yards on runs off right tackle to set up his own 10-yard scoring burst up the middle of the line to complete an 80-yard, 7-play drive early in the second quarter … He added a 7-yard touchdown on a first-&-goal play off left tackle with 1:57 left in the first half … Head to Head Competition-MLB#42-Fletcher Sessions-Six tackles (2 solos).

Oklahoma State … In his final start during the regular season, Young managed only four yards on six tries before missing most of the game when he re-injured his right ankle.

Baylor … Did not play (ankle).

Kansas … Returned in a reserve role, gaining 57 yards on seven carries … Finished an 8-play, 78-yard drive with a 21-yard touchdown run over left end at the start of the fourth quarter … Head to Head Competition-MLB#45-Kevin Kane-Three solo tackles, 18-yard fumble recovery return.

Texas A&M … Limited to three attempts for five yards … Head to Head Competition-MLB#10-Justin Warren-Nine tackles (one solo), one stop for a 3-yard loss.

Colorado … Young only got to carry the ball three times, but he gained 42 yards, as he converted a third-&-4 run over left end into a 19-yard gain and then capped that 8-play, 68-yard drive with a 4-yard scoring burst over left guard at the start of the second half … Also had a 5-yard reception and made one tackle … Head to Head Competition-MLB#44-Jordon Dizon-Seven tackles (6 solos), one stop for a 1-yard loss.

Southern California (Rose Bowl) … Closed out the year with 45 yards on seven attempts … Had runs of 7 & 8 yards to set up his 10-yard touchdown run that capped an 80-yard, 7-play drive in the second quarter, when QB Vince Young went 10 yards on an option keeper and just before his knee touched turf -- or so it seemed -- chucked the ball to Selvin, who took it the final 12 yards for a score and Texas' first lead, 9-7 … With 0:19 left to play, Vince Young bounced on his toes, trying to buy himself some time and searching frantically for a way to win a championship. And then he took off. Selvin executed a cut block to spring the Longhorns QB. With the national title down to a final play, fourth-&-5 yards to go, Vince scrambled untouched for an 8-yard touchdown and the Longhorns stunned USC for a 41-38 victory … Head to Head Competition-MLB#45-Oscar Lua-Six tackles (3 solos), one forced fumble.

Played in two games before suffering a season-ending ankle injury at Arkansas … Totaled 184 all-purpose yards in less than two full games … Rushed for a 102 yards and two touch-downs on twelve carries, caught three passes for 32 yards and returned two punts for 13 yards vs. North Texas State in the season opener … Returned two kicks for 37 yards before being injured at Arkansas … Underwent surgery to have a plate and eleven screws placed in his right ankle.

Appeared in eleven games as Texas' top kickoff returner and backup running back … Sat out the Kansas State and Tulane contests with a groin strain … Finished with 151 yards and three touchdowns on 35 carries (4.3 avg) … Caught six passes for 29 yards (4.8 avg) and returned one punt for a 39-yard score … Added 439 yards and a touchdown on eighteen kickoff returns (24.4 avg) … His 439 yards rank seventh on the school's season-record list … Amassed 658 all-purpose yards, an average of 59.8 yards per game.

New Mexico State … Became the first player in school history to return a punt (39 yards) and a kickoff (97 yards) for touchdowns in the same game, adding 18 yards on four carries to earn Big Twelve Conference Special Teams Player of the Week honors … His 97-yard kickoff return was the second-longest in school history, topped only by a 100-yard return by Johnny "Lam" Jones vs. Southern Methodist in 1978.

Rice … Rushed eight times for 31 yards and a pair of touchdowns, adding 7 yards on one kickoff return … Capped a 66-yard, 8-play drive with a 4-yard scoring burst in the second quarter and added a 2-yard touchdown run with 6:22 left in the first half.

Oklahoma … Gained 84 yards on four kickoff returns.

Baylor … Rushed seven times for 32 yards and a 1-yard touchdown.

Washington State (Holiday Bowl) … Carried once for a 48-yard gain, had a 9-yard reception and picked up 74 yards on three kickoff returns.

Played in all thirteen games as tailback Cedric Benson's top backup and served as one of UT's kickoff returners … Shared the squad's Outstanding Newcomer Award … Finished second on the team with 85 carries for 408 yards (4.8 avg) and five touchdowns … Had five punt returns for 87 yards (17.4 avg) and a score … Returned twelve kickoffs for 285 yards (23.8 avg) … Finished with 780 all-purpose yards, an average of 60.0 yards per game.

2003 GAME Analysis

North Texas … Made his college debut with 10 yards on three runs.

North Carolina … Scored his first touchdown on a 30-yard scamper, gaining 57 yards on seven tries while adding 38 yards on one kickoff return.

Tulane … Carried twelve times for 66 yards and touchdowns of 2 & 3 yards … Also returned three punts for 85 yards and a 71-yard score.

Oklahoma … Gained 90 yards on three kickoff returns.

Iowa State … Totaled 34 yards on nine attempts with a touchdown.

Baylor … Exploded for a season-high 98 yards on fourteen carries, as he scored on a 13-yard run to end a 10-play, 81-yard drive in the fourth quarter.

Louisiana State (Cotton Bowl) … Rushed eleven times for 49 yards and returned three kickoffs for 63 yards.

2003: Bothered throughout the season by a nagging groin strain that he suffered in August camp. Re-aggravated the injury vs. Rice (9/20), sitting out the next two games vs. Tulane and Kansas State.

2004: Granted a medical redshirt after Young fielded a kick in the first road game of 2004 vs. Arkansas (9/11). The force of the tackle snapped the bone just above his right ankle. Doctors used a plate and 11 screws to fix the jagged break. "It looked like pieces of a puzzle," Young recalls. His team role was reduced to leading sideline cheers from a motorized scooter.

2005: Suffered a right ankle sprain vs. Ohio State (9/10), missing the next game vs. Rice … Injured his right ankle again vs. Oklahoma State (10/29), sitting out the Baylor game.

2006: Left the Ohio State game briefly in the first half with a left ankle sprain … Young injured his ribs, missing the second half of the Iowa State game (9/23) and sat out the following game vs. Sam Houston State.

Campus: 4.63 in the 40-yard dash … 335-pound bench press … 480-pound squat … 300-pound power clean … 32.5-inch vertical jump … 31 3/4-inch arm length … 9-inch hands.

Attended Jersey Village (Houston, Tex.) High School, playing football for head coach David Snokhous … A three-year starter at tailback, Young also returned kicks and saw limited action at cornerback … Third-team Class 5A All-State and first-team All-Greater Houston selection, adding All-District accolades as a senior … Named the team's Most Valuable Player after rushing for 1,417 yards and 17 scores during his final campaign … Earned first-team All-Greater Houston and second-team All-District honors as a junior … Rushed for 960 yards (on 203 carries) and 12 touchdowns in only seven games, missing three contests games due to an ankle injury … Chosen first-team All-Greater Houston and All-District as a sophomore, as he ran for 2,204 yards (on 308 carries) and 24 touchdowns in his first season as a starter … His 2,204 yards ranked second in the Houston area among prep players in 1999 … Rushed for 270 yards and scored three times in his first varsity game … Also played basketball and ran track for two years … Two-time Honor Roll student.

Graduated with a degree in Liberal Arts … Member of UT's Athletics Director's Honor Roll (Fall 2005) … Active in the UT community service program … Serves as a mentor at local elementary and middle schools … Helped clean parks, assists with food drives and helped people recover from the floods that struck the city in spring 2001 … Born 10/01/83 in Houston, Texas.