It wasn't supposed to start this way for Avery Young.
The true freshman Rutgers cornerback from Coatesville High in Pennsylvania earned playing time with a strong training camp, but no one saw him rising into the starting lineup. But when standout corner Blessuan Austin suffered what has turned out to be a season-ending knee injury in the season opener against Texas State, Young was pressed into duty.
There have been ups and downs, as is to be expected with a rookie, but Young has steadily improved with more reps. He is also the subject of this week's NJ.