Wyatt Young is an American football wide receiver for the Oklahoma State Cowboys. He previously played for the North Texas Mean Green.
| No. 10 – Oklahoma State Cowboys | |
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| Position | Wide receiver |
| Class | Junior |
| Personal information | |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 199 lb (90 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Obra D. Tompkins (Katy, Texas) |
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| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at ESPN | |
Early life
editYoung attended Obra D. Tompkins High School in Fort Bend County, Texas, and would originally commit to play college football for the Rice Owls[1] before committing to play for the North Texas Mean Green.[2]
College career
editNorth Texas
editIn week three of the 2024 season, Young brought in a 75-yard touchdown reception versus Texas Tech. As a freshman in 2024, Young hauled in 18 passes for 295 yards and two touchdowns.[3] In week 8 of the 2025 season, he totaled six receptions for 102 yards and three touchdowns in a win over UTSA.[4] In week 13, Young hauled in eight passes for 295 yards and two touchdowns in a victory against Rice.[5] He finished the 2025 season with 70 catches for 1,264 yards and ten touchdowns.[6] For his performance he earned first-team all-American Conference honors as well as being named a PFSN First Team All-American. After the season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal.[7]
Oklahoma State
editYoung transferred to play for the Oklahoma State Cowboys over other offers from schools such as Louisville, Michigan, and Missouri.[8][9]
References
edit- ↑ Poorman, Jon (June 26, 2023). "Tompkins' Wyatt Young is latest Houston-area commitment for Rice football". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved January 4, 2026.
- ↑ Vito, Brett (December 28, 2025). "UNT standouts Caleb Hawkins, Wyatt Young among players headed to the transfer portal". Denton Record-Chronicle. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
- ↑ Vito, Brett. "Wyatt Young in position for breakout year after finding a home at wide receiver for UNT". Denton Record-Chronicle. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
- ↑ Vito, Brett. "UNT wide receiver Wyatt Young ranks among national elite in last three games". Denton Record-Chronicle. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
- ↑ Helwick, Steve. "Mestemaker, Hawkins, Young load up stat sheet in North Texas' 56-24 win over Rice". Underdog Dynasty. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
- ↑ Guthrie, Ryan. "1,264-YD WR Lands in the Transfer Portal as Potential USC, Georgia Target". Pro Football Network. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
- ↑ Knoop, Trent. "Michigan to get a visit from 1200-yard WR in the transfer portal". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
- ↑ Olson, Max (January 5, 2026). "Source: North Texas WR Wyatt Young commits to Oklahoma State". ESPN. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
- ↑ Wright, Scott (January 4, 2026). "Oklahoma State football lands Wyatt Young in transfer portal from North Texas". The Oklahoman. Retrieved January 5, 2026.