Chase Young (born April 14, 1999) is a National Football League defensive end for the Washington Commanders (NFL).

Following that season, Young declared for the 2020 NFL Draft and was widely regarded as the league’s best overall prospect before being selected second overall by Washington. Also, you can find the richest NFL players of all time here.

The Redskins have just drafted him. His contract terms have not yet been released. Because of his high pick, he is expected to make a good amount. His net worth is currently estimated to be around 500,000 dollars.

Quick Facts About Chase Young

Born	April 14, 1999 (age 23)
Weight	264 lb (120 kg)
Height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Position	Defensive End
NFL Draft	2020 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2
Endorsements	Under Armour, Beats by Dre, Old Spice, FedEx
Agent	Klutch Sports Group
Residence	Maryland, United States
NFL Career	Washington Football Team / Commanders (2020–present), San Francisco 49ers, New Orleans Saints
Major Achievements	Pro Bowl (2020) Big Ten Male Athlete of the Year (2020) Unanimous All-American (2019) Big Ten 2010s All-Decade Team Smith-Brown Defensive Player of the Year (2019) Ted Hendricks Award (2019)

After leading all rookies in several statistical categories in 2020, including sacks and forced fumbles, he was named the NFL’s Defensive Rookie of the Year and made the Pro Bowl. His sophomore season was viewed as a letdown after he only recorded 1.5 sacks before suffering a torn ACL halfway through.

Chase Young Salary and Net Worth

Young had 21 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles in 2021 before suffering a season-ending ACL tear in his right knee in a Week 10 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The surgery to reconstruct his ACL included grafting a portion of his other knee’s patellar tendon. Many sportswriters thought his season was a letdown because they expected him to make strides in his development. Chase Young has an overall net worth of $20 million and his total NFL earnings crossed the $50m mark. He will earn an average salary of $13m in the NFL in 2024 for New Orleans Saints.

He also earns through endorsements with Under Armour, Beats by Dre, Old Spice, and FedEx.

Chase Young will not be playing for the Washington Football Team indefinitely, but thanks to his large contract, he has a net worth of $25,530,000, which is fully estimated in his contract and base salary with the team. However, his personal net worth could rise after a few seasons, especially if his performance improves significantly.

Chase Young Career

As a child, he played American football at St. Columba School in Oxon Hill, Maryland, before transferring to St. Vincent Pallotti High School in Laurel, Maryland, in 2013.

He transferred to DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland, in 2015, where he led the team to the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) championship with 19 quarterback sacks and 27 tackles for loss as a junior.

Young was also invited to play in the International Bowl and the All-American Bowl for the East team. Young also played basketball for DeMatha, alongside Markelle Fultz, the first overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. Both he and Fultz had set the goal of being the first overall pick in their respective sports.

Before committing to play for the Buckeyes in July 2016, Young received scholarship offers from over 40 universities. He chose Ohio State over Alabama and Maryland because of the family environment and the chance to play for defensive line coach Larry Johnson.

Young was chosen as a junior squad captain in 2019. With four sacks and four tackles for loss in a single game against Wisconsin that year, he tied the Ohio State school record for sacks and tackles for loss in a single game (5).

He received the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, besides being named to the 2019 College Football All-American Team. Chuck Bednarik Award, Ted Hendricks Award, Chicago Tribune Silver Football, Nagurski-Woodson Defensive Player of the Year, and Smith-Brown Defensive Lineman of the Year that season.

He was also named a finalist for the Walter Camp Award, Maxwell Award, and Heisman Trophy, becoming only the ninth defensive player nominated for the latter since 1982, where he finished fourth in voting behind quarterbacks Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts, and Justin Fields. Young was also named the Big Ten Jesse Owens Athlete of the Year, which honours the Big Ten Conference’s top male athlete in any sport.

Chase Young Professional Career

Young chose to forego his senior year at Ohio State to enter the 2020 NFL Draft, where he was widely regarded as the best overall prospect by many in the media. He attended the NFL Combine but did not take part in any workouts or drills, citing a desire not to waste time as a “combine athlete.”

He had 1.5 sacks, four tackles, and a forced fumble in his debut against the Philadelphia Eagles.Young was considered the favourite to win the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award during the preseason.

In December 2020 Young was named team captain and was named NFC Defensive Player of the Month for the month, becoming the first rookie in Washington history to receive that honour.

Young had 21 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles in 2021 before suffering a season-ending ACL tear in his right knee in a Week 10 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The surgery included grafting a portion of his other knee’s patellar tendon to reconstruct his ACL.

Contract

Chase Young agreed to terms with the Washington Redskins on a four-year, $34,563,594 contract that included a $22,697,160 signing bonus, $34,563,594 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,640,899. Young’s base salary in 2022 will be $3,752,145, with a cap hit of $9,426,435 and a dead cap value of $20,423,942. In 2024, Young will receive $13M as a salary and this will be his highest salary in NFL history.

Chase Young Personal Life

Young’s father, Greg, played college basketball at Bowie State University before becoming a deputy sheriff with the Arlington County Sheriff’s Office, and his mother, Carla, works for the US Department of Transportation’s Office of Investigations. Weslie, his sister, played college basketball at North Carolina Wesleyan.

With his girlfriend Sophie Piteo, the Ohio State product hopes to bring some wins to chocolate city. Chase and Sophie have kept their relationship private and out of the spotlight.

FAQ About Chase Young

Is Chase Young injured? Washington Commanders star edge rusher Chase Young is about 10 months removed from his torn ACL and MCL injury last season. With the latest update on his progress, it appears that he’s trending in the right direction for his return this season.

Will Chase Young come back? Meanwhile, star pass rusher Chase Young, who is is currently on the reserve/physically unable to perform list while recovering from a torn ACL suffered during. the 2021 season, is targeting a midseason return, sources say.

Chase Young has an estimated net worth of $20 million.

What are Chase Young’s Endorsements?

Under Armour, Beats by Dre, Old Spice, FedEx