The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed former Cincinnati wide receiver Michael Young Jr. on Wednesday. The 24-year-old from St. Rose, Louisiana, signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent and later spent time on the Houston Texans practice squad in 2022.
Collegiately, Young played five seasons at Notre Dame (2015-19) with 18 catches for 181 yards, two touchdowns, eight carries for 111 yards, one touchdown, and 12 kick returns for 257 yards in 31 games for the Fighting Irish. Then, Young transferred to Cincinnati (2020-21) with 57 catches for 685 yards, and five touchdowns in 22 games for the Bearcats.
He finished as the team’s leading receiver and was named Second Team All-ACC in 2020 after making 29 catches for 332 yards, and three touchdowns in ten games. In his final season, Young made 28 catches for 353 yards, and two touchdowns in 12 games.
