Steve Young Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Family, Wife, Kids, NFL, Stats, Jersey, Number, and Net Worth

Jon Steven Young is an American former professional football quarterback who played 15 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) and is best known for his 13 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers. Young played college football for Brigham Young University (BYU), setting school and NCAA records en route to being runner-up for the 1983

 Steve Young Biography

Jon Steven Young is an American former professional football quarterback who played 15 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) and is best known for his 13 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers. Young played college football for Brigham Young University (BYU), setting school and NCAA records en route to being runner-up for the 1983 Heisman Trophy.

He is ranked fifth all-time in passer rating and is ranked second highest amongst retired players, behind only Tony Romo. Young has been married to Barbara Graham since 2000. They have two boys and two girls.

10 Quick Facts About Steve Young

  • Name: Jon Steve Young
  • Age: 61 years
  • Birthday: October 11th
  • Zodiac sign: Libra
  • Height: 6 feet 2 inches
  • Nationality: American
  • Occupation: Former Professional Football quarterback
  • Marital Status: Married to Barbara Graham
  • Salary: Under review
  • Net worth: $1 to $30 million
  • Steve Young Age

    Young is 61 years as of 2021. He was born on October 11, 1961, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He celebrates his birthday on October 11th every year. His birth sign is Libra.

    Steve Young Height

    Steve is a man of average stature, he stands at a height of 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m). 

    Steve Young Weight

    Young also weighs 215 lb (98 kg). His other body measurements are not available at the moment. We will update this section as soon as they are available.

    Steve Young College and Highschool

    Young attended Greenwich High School in Greenwich, Connecticut, where he played quarterback on its Cardinals football team. He earned 1978 All-FCIAC West Division First Team honors in his junior year, his first year as a starter.

    In his senior year, he rushed for 13 touchdowns and earned All-FCIAC West Division First Team honors, and was referred to as the CIAC All-State team. In the rush-first option offense run by Greenwich, he completed only 41 percent of his throws for 1,220 yards but ran the ball 267 times for 1,928 yards.

    Young was highly recruited by the University of North Carolina. Coach Dick Crum was impressed by Young’s running ability and wanted him to run his option offense. Young instead chose BYU. Initially, he struggled at throwing the ball, and BYU’s coaching staff considered switching him to defensive back because of his athleticism.

    However, he worked hard to develop his passing skills and ultimately succeeded in record-setting Jim McMahon as BYU’s starting QB. Young’s senior season (1983) was spectacular. Young completed his college career with 592 pass completions for 7,733 yards and 56 touchdowns, along with 1,048 yards and 18 touchdowns rushing. He was enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame in 2001.

    Steve Young Family, Parents, and Siblings

    He is a great-great-great-grandson of Brigham Young, second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for whom BYU is named. His father, LeGrande “Grit” Young, played football at BYU in the late 1950s.

    Young’s father led the school in scoring in 1955 and in rushing and total offense in 1959. Steve Young’s younger brothers, Mike and Tom, both played quarterback at BYU after Steve, but neither received much playing time.

    Steve Young Wife

    Young is a happily married man. He is married to Barbara Graham. They tied the knot in 2000.

    Steve Young Children

    Steve and his wife Barbara are proud parents of two boys and two girls. According to A Football Life: As his playing career ended before his eldest child was born, he wrote his autobiography QB: My Life Behind the Spiral, initially as a private memoir for his children.

    Steve Young Contract

    During his playing days, Young once signed a contract of $40 million. Since his retirement, he has ventyured into other businesses but has not shared any details about his monthly or annual income.

    Steve Young Net Worth

    Young has an estimated net worth of $600 to $ 2 million thousand dollars as of 2022. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as an NFL football player. Through his various sources of income, Steve has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

    Steve Young Measurements and Facts

    Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Young

    Steve Young Wiki

    • Full Names: Steve Young
    • Gender: Male
    • Occupation / Profession: Former American Football player
    • Nationality: American
    • Race / Ethnicity: Not available
    • Religion: Not Known
    • Sexual Orientation: Straight

    Steve Young Birthday

    • Age: 61 (2021)
    • Date of Birth: October 11, 1961
    • Place of Birth: Salt Lake City, Utah
    • Education‎: University of North Carolina
    • Birthday: October 11th

    Steve Young Body Measurements

    • Body Measurements: Not available
    • Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
    • Weight: 215 lb (98 kg)
    • Eye Color: Dark brown
    • Hair Color: Brown
    • Shoe Size: ):Not available

    Steve Young Family and Relationship

    • Father’s Name: LeGrande “Grit” Young
    • Mother’s Name: Mrs. young
    • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not known
    • Marital Status: Married to Barbara Graham
    • Husband/Spouse:
    • Children: Sons (one) Daughter(s) (one)

    Steve Young Net Worth and Salary

    • Net Worth: $600,000
    • Salary: Under Review
    • Source of Income:  Former AMerican Football player

    Steve Young American Football

    Young was selected by the Los Angeles Express in the first round (11th overall) of the 1984 USFL Draft. He signed a record ten-year, $40 million contracts with the USFL’s Los Angeles Express in March 1984. He agreed to take his payment in the form of an annuity paid out over forty years to help the fledgling team. Young was traded to the San Francisco 49ers on April 24, 1987, to serve as a backup to Joe Montana. 49ers coach Bill Walsh was impressed by Young’s natural abilities,

    He played behind Montana for four years but shone as a backup. Substituting for an injured Montana, early in the first quarter of a 1987 game against the Chicago Bears, he threw four touchdown passes in a 41–0 victory.

    In the three years following Super Bowl XXIX, the 49ers would be eliminated each year by Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers, twice in San Francisco. In addition to the early playoff exits, Young suffered a series of injuries that forced him to miss several games from 1995 to 1997. Young entered the 1998 season at age 37 and some began to wonder if his skills would diminish because of his history of injuries and a general decline in his game due to age

    Steve Young Retirement

    The 1999 season turned out to be Steve Young’s last in the NFL. He was plagued by concussions throughout his career. During a Week 3 Monday Night Football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Young was violently sacked by Cardinals’ cornerback Aeneas Williams due to a missed blocking assignment by 49ers’ running back Lawrence Phillips. Young was forced to retire at the end of the year; the team informed him that he would be released if he did not retire.

    Steve Young Jersey Number

    Steve wore jersey number 8.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Steve Young

    Who is Steve Young?

    Jon Steven Young is an American former professional football quarterback who played 15 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) and is best known for his 13 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers. Young played college football for Brigham Young University (BYU), setting school and NCAA records en route to being runner-up for the 1983 Heisman Trophy.

    How old is Steve Young?

    Steve Young is 61 years as of 2021. He was born on October 11, 1961, Salt Lake City, Utah. He celebrates his birthday on October 11th ever year.

    How tall is Steve Young?

    Steve is a man of average stature he stands at a height of 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m). 

    Is Steve Young married?

    Young is a happily married man. He is married to Barbara Graham. They tied the knot in 2000. They have two boys and two girls.

    How much is Steve Young worth?

    He has not yet revealed his net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under his name.

    How much does Steve Young make?

    He has not revealed the amount of money he earns on a monthly or annual basis. we will update this section once the information becomes available.

    Where does Steve Young live?

    Because of security reasons, he has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.

    Is Steve Young dead or alive?

    He is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

    Where is Steve Young now?

    He is actively involved in various businesses and works as a sports commentator.

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