Colbie Young is a wide receiver prospect from the University of Georgia who hopes to be taken in the 2026 NFL Draft.
An injury this past season prevented Young from having a bigger season, but the Miami transfer was a very important piece of the Georgia locker room. He could be an under-the-radar wide receiver option for a team looking for someone with elite measurables.
Colbie Young measurables to know for 2026 NFL Draft
- 6-foot-5
- 218 pounds
- 31 7/8-inch arms
- 9 1/2-inch hands
- 4.49 40-yard dash
Colbie Young stats and accolades during his time at Georgia
- 116 career catches, 1,437 receiving yards, 13 touchdowns in four seasons split between Miami and Georgia
- Got off to a strong start to the 2025 season before suffering a leg fracture in Georgia’s seventh game of the season. Returned to the field for Georgia’s College Football Playoff, where he caught 3 passes for 22 yards
- Missed the final nine games of the 2024 season because of a suspension following a misdemeanor battery arrest. Charges against Young were eventually dropped, with Young pleading no contest to a disorderly conduct charge
- Won an SEC championship in both seasons he played at Georgia
- Began his career at Lackawanna College at the JUCO level
- One of 15 children
What Georgia coach Kirby Smart said about Colbie Young
“Colbie Young was pretty developed when he got here, but he continued to develop and get better. I think he played with a chip on his shoulder this year and had an unfortunate injury that cost him some time, but he was on his way to having an incredible season. He’s one of the hardest-working kids we’ve had, and he’s been a great asset for us as well.”
What Colbie Young brings to an NFL team
Young is a true X receiver, capable of playing on the outside and holding his own in man-to-man coverage. He quickly became a trusted target for both Carson Beck and Gunner Stockton at the quarterback position.
Young had some bad luck that prevented him from having a better career at Georgia, but coaches and teammates rave about his football character. He came back from a gnarly leg injury to try and help Georgia during the College Football Playoff this past season.
Young doesn’t have much of a special teams background which will in some ways limit him at the next level. But there are few players with his blend of size and speed, which could make him an intriguing option on the third day of the draft. He is expected to be a sixth or seventh-round pick.
