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Husker LB Young to play in NFLPA Collegiate Bowl; former NU DB Jones promoted to Cardinals

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Nebraska senior inside linebacker Dedrick Young is taking part in one of the several postseason games dedicated to helping players get in front of professional scouts.

Young, a four-year starter for the Huskers, is going to take part in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl on Jan. 19 in Los Angeles, the game's official Twitter account announced Tuesday.

Congratulations to @dedrick_young from @HuskerFBNation for accepting his #NFLPABowl invite. Looking forward to seeing you in California. pic.twitter.com/6gPeHGeLJK

— The Collegiate Bowl (@NFLPABowl) November 19, 2018

Young, listed at 6-foot-1 and 245 pounds, is sixth on NU's career tackles list at 247 and will likely move into the top five in his final collegiate game Friday at Iowa.