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Richard Young stats, 2026

Colorado (2–5, Big 12). Running back. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Richard Young is a running back for Colorado (2–5). Among running backs this season he's 402nd in carries (16), 417th in rushing yards (49), in 4 games. This week: Kansas State at Colorado.

Rushing yards49417th of 427 running backs
Carries16402nd of 428 running backs

Bio

Who is Richard Young?

Position
Running back
Class
Senior
Height
5-11
Weight
210 pounds
Number
No. 9
Hometown
Lehigh Acres, FL
High school
Lehigh Senior (Lehigh Acres, FL)
Recruiting
4-star, No. 61 in the 2023 class, signed with Alabama
Transfers
Alabama to Colorado (2026)

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Richard Young's rushing stats

He's 402nd of 428 running backs in carries (16) and 417th of 427 running backs in rushing yards (49).

StatSeasonNational rank
Rushing yards49417th of 427
Carries16402nd of 428

Ranks are among every FBS running back with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Richard Young's career stats

SeasonTeamCarriesRush ydsYds/carryRush TDCatchesRec ydsRec TD
2023Alabama9242.71———
2024Alabama271465.42170
2025Alabama23642.82160
2026Colorado16493.10000
Career752833.852130

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

By school

How did Richard Young do at Alabama and Colorado?

Rushing yards by season
2023, Alabama: 242420232024, Alabama: 14614620242025, Alabama: 646420252026, Colorado: 49492026*
SchoolSeasonsCarriesRush ydsYds/carryRush TDCatchesRec ydsRec TDRush successExplosive runs
Alabama2023–2025592344.05213051.0%2.0%
Colorado2026 (so far)16493.10000——

* 2026 so far, through Oct 24, 2026.

Totals for his seasons at each school; rates worked out from those totals. Success and explosive rates count every play; EPA per play leaves out garbage time. Rates need the same minimum sample as the season stats.

Advanced

Richard Young's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playRush EPA/playRush successExplosive runsTotal EPAUsage
2024Alabama+0.11-0.06+0.2855.6%3.7%0.43%
2025Alabama+0.02+0.40-0.0045.5%0.0%0.412%
2026Colorado-0.23—-0.23——-3.46%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Richard Young's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultRushing yardsCarriesRushing TDsExplosive runs (12+ yards)Catches
1at Georgia TechW 14–13103000
2vs. Weber StateW 52–2131———
4at BaylorL 13–23318000
5vs. Texas TechL 7–2954000

FAQ

Questions about Richard Young

What position does Richard Young play?

Richard Young plays running back for Colorado, which is 2–5 this season.

Where has Richard Young played?

Alabama (2023–2025) and Colorado (2026).

Where is Richard Young from, and what year is he?

Richard Young is a senior running back for Colorado, listed at 5-11 and 210 pounds, from Lehigh Acres, FL.

How tall is Richard Young, and how much does he weigh?

Richard Young is listed at 5-11 and 210 pounds on Colorado's 2026 roster.

What year is Richard Young?

Richard Young is a senior, from the 2023 recruiting class.

What are Richard Young's career stats?

Over 4 seasons (2023–2026), Richard Young has 283 rushing yards on 75 carries with 5 rushing touchdowns, plus 2 catches for 13 yards.

Who does Richard Young play for?

Colorado (2–5, Big 12), where he plays running back and wears No. 9.

Is Richard Young eligible for the NFL Draft?

Yes. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school, and Richard Young was in the 2023 class, so he's eligible for the 2027 draft.

How did Richard Young play in his last game?

Week 5 vs. Texas Tech: 5 rushing yards, 4 carries. Colorado lost 7–29.

Where did Richard Young go to high school?

Lehigh Senior (Lehigh Acres, FL). He was a 4-star recruit, No. 61 in the 2023 class, signed with Alabama.

Is Richard Young a transfer?

Yes. He transferred from Alabama to Colorado (2026).

What are Richard Young's stats this season?

49 rushing yards, 16 carries in 4 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Richard Young rank nationally?

Among FBS running backs: 402nd of 428 in carries, 417th of 427 in rushing yards.

When does Richard Young play next?

Colorado hosts Kansas State Sat, Oct 31, 2:00 PM ET on TNT. The numbers' pick: Kansas State.

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