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Vincent Paul Young, Jr. (born May 18, 1983 in Houston, Texas), commonly Vince Young, or "VY", is an award-winning American football player. Young is a quarterback for the National Football League's Tennessee Titans. Young played college football for The University of Texas.
As a junior in college, Young finished second behind Reggie Bush in the voting for the Heisman Trophy, but did win the prestigious Davey O'Brien Award which is given annually to the best collegiate quarterback in the nation. Following the Heisman voting, Young led his team to a BCS National Championship against the defending BCS national champion, University of Southern California, in the 2006 Rose Bowl. The game was called one of the most-anticipated games in the history of college football. In 2006, ESPN named Young as the 10th best college football player of all time. Texas retired Young's jersey on August 30, 2008.
Following the season, Young decided to forgo his last year of NCAA college eligibility and become a professional player by entering the 2006 NFL Draft, becoming the 3rd overall pick. In his rookie season, Young was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and earned a roster spot on the AFC Pro Bowl team.
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