Cornell University Athletics

As a Senior (2019)

• Saw action in all six games.
• Completed 3 kickoffs for 101 yards and punted 16 times for 552 yards.
• Notched six receptions for 48 yards and compiled 19 rushing yards.
• Awarded the Lt. Donald Sussman Most Valuable Player Award, which is presented to two players who have distinguished themselves as excellent football players.
 

As a Junior (2018)

• Finished with a season-high 23-yard rush against Post (10/26).
• Made a 17-yard reception against Post (10/26).
• Ranked third on the team with a total of 61 rushing yards, second with an average of 3.4 yards per attempt.
• Also ranked third on the team with three touchdowns and fourth with 18 total points.
 

As a Sophomore (2017)

• Played many roles for Cornell during the season, making the biggest impact as a running back.
• Took 23 rushes for 82 total yards to rank fifth on the team.
• Also caught four passes for 14 yards and one touchdown while also being utilized as a kick returner once.
• On defense, garnered eight total tackles with five of them being solo.
 

Prior to Cornell

• Played hockey and lacrosse at Bellarmine College Prep.
• Named first team all-league during his senior year and second team all-league during his junior year for lacrosse.
• Named to the all-star hockey team during his senior year.
 

Personal

• Connor Erickson Young is the son of Eric and Jean Young.
• His father graduated from Cornell in 1978.
• Has one older brother, Ryan.
• Enrolled in the College of Engineering.