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Usama was the 66th selection in the 2007 NFL Draft.
NFL Career
Signed to a three-year contract, 6/11/07; Selected in the third round (66th overall) in the 2007 NFL Draft

College
Regarded as the one of the top defensive prospects to emerge from Kent State in the last three decades, Young arrived in New Orleans with prototype size and speed for his position after starting the last four years. His career totals include starting 37 of 45 games, with 198 tackles (129 solo), three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, nine interceptions with 21 yards in returns, 21 pass defenses and a blocked kick. He was a semifinalist for the Draddy Trophy in 2006, which recognizes a college player for his combined success in academics, football performance and community leadership.

2006 - A second-team All-Mid American Conference selection with a career-high 60 tackles (39 solo), two interceptions, three forced fumbles, six pass defenses and a blocked punt. 2005 - Started seven games and had 50 tackles (30 solo) - including four behind the line of scrimmage. Added two interceptions and three pass defenses. 2004 - Opened 10 games, missing one contest with a hip strain. Posted 39 stops (28 solo) and had three interceptions for 57 yards in returns. 2003 - Named honorable mention freshman All-American by College Football News after starting nine of 12 games and notching 49 tackles (32 solo), two interceptions, eight pass defenses and a pair of fumble recoveries.

Personal
Health and Physical Education major...Attended Largo (Md.) HS, named second-team all-state as a senior after recording 65 tackles and five interceptions...Earned four letters in track and three each in football and baseball...First name is pronounced oo-SOMM-uh...Resides in Largo, Md.

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