CIN Colbie Young
NFL player. Position: WR. Team: CIN (Cincinnati Bengals).
Quick Facts
- Position: WR
- Team: NE (New England Patriots)
- College: Georgia
2026 Outlook
Fourth-round pick (2026 NFL Draft) by Cincinnati Bengals. Young projects as a size/speed combination prospect (6-5, 218 lbs, 4.49-second 40-yard dash), though his college production at Georgia was limited. Missed six games in 2025 with a fractured left fibula, finishing with 26 catches for 358 yards and one touchdown. Young transferred multiple times (Lackawanna, Miami, Georgia) before settling at Georgia, suggesting he's still developing.
Preseason Week 1 threading into starter group (Aug 13-14): Young took meaningful snaps with Bengals starters during preseason, appearing in both 11 and 12 personnel alongside Joe Burrow. Took snaps on the first two drives in place of Tee Higgins while Burrow was still in the game—an early indication Young has already passed veterans like Mitch Tinsley on the depth chart. Lined up in 11 personnel at one point and 12 personnel at another, demonstrating flexibility. If Young continues flashing in preseason, he could emerge as a credible WR3 option in a potent Bengals passing attack, especially if Higgins misses time. (per NFL Preseason Week 1 Recap — PFF takeaways from every game)
Role / Depth Chart
Competing for WR3 role in Cincinnati. Early preseason indication: Young is ahead of veterans like Mitch Tinsley and may challenge incumbent Andrei Iosivas if Tee Higgins misses games. In a Ja'Marr Chase + Tee Higgins + Young setup, Young could see meaningful snaps in 11 and 12 personnel formations alongside the starters.
Injury Status
Recovered from 2025 left fibula fracture.
Recent News
- 2026-08-16 — NFL Preseason Week 1 Recap — PFF takeaways from every game (NFL Preseason Week 1 Recap — PFF takeaways from every game)
- 2026-08-14 — PFF Preseason Week 1 Recap — Thursday games takeaways (PFF Preseason Week 1 Recap — Thursday games takeaways)
- 2026-06-18 — 2026 NFL minicamp live updates: Last spring practices wrap up (2026 NFL minicamp live updates: Last spring practices wrap up)
- 2026-04-22 — 7-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Browns, Jets, and Cowboys steal value early as WR and... (7-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Browns, Jets, and Cowboys steal value early as WR and...)
- 2026-05-07 — Biggest roster holes for all 32 NFL teams following the draft (Biggest roster holes for all 32 NFL teams following the draft)
- 2026-04-22 — Selecting one wide receiver for Patriots in each round of 2026 NFL Draft (Selecting one wide receiver for Patriots in each round of 2026 NFL Draft)