Alabama Football 2025: Richard Young’s Bold Predictions That Could Change Everything

Since arriving at Alabama, Young has also shown flashes of his potential when on the field, but has yet to breakout fully for the Crimson Tide, something that could however change for the now redshirt sophomore in 2025.Entering his third season of college football, Young has appeared in a combined 10 games over the last two years at Alabama. Over that sample size, Young has rushed for 170 yards and three touchdowns on 36 attempts, while also hauling in a reception for seven yards.Let’s take a look at everything you need to know about Alabama redshirt sophomore running back Richard Young entering the 2025 season.Coming out of high school, Young was considered the nation’s No. 55 overall prospect in the 2023 recruiting class, as well as the No. 4 running back nationally, per the 247Sports Composite rankings. A four-star prospect, Young was also considered the No. 13 prospect in the state of Florida out of Lehigh Senior High School, and committed to the Crimson Tide in July 2022.A twist of fate in the Crimson Tide’s backfield could change the entire landscape for the 2025 season. With Jam Miller sidelined by a recent injury, the spotlight now falls squarely on Richard Young—an athlete who’s no stranger to Alabama’s gridiron war zone. Coming off his redshirt sophomore year, Young has been on the radar since high school, where he was a prized recruit destined for big things. He’s shown glimmers of his capabilities when given the chance, but the question now is: will this be his breakout moment? As we gear up for the upcoming season, it’s crucial to dive deep into what makes Richard Young a name to watch—and why his rise could be pivotal for Alabama football’s ambitions. LEARN MORE

Richard Young player information

• Position: Running Back
• Jersey Number: No. 9
• Height: 5’11
• Weight: 212
• Class: Redshirt Sophomore
• Hometown: Lehigh Acres, Florida
• High School: Lehigh Senior

Richard Young career stats

The 2024 season was a bit of a breakout campaign for Young, appearing in seven games for the Crimson Tide as a backup running back. During those seven games, Young rushed for 146 yards and two touchdowns on 27 attempts, while also catching a pass for seven yards.

Richard Young 2024 stats

A former top recruit out of high school, Young is certainly a familiar face to the Alabama football program, currently entering year three in Tuscaloosa.

Richard Young recruiting ranking

As the result of a recent injury, Richard Young is likely set to enter the 2025 season as the Alabama Crimson Tide’s starting running back.

Richard Young 2025 season outlook

Overall, expect a breakout season for Young in 2025 where he is one of Alabama’s top two rushers, and for the Florida native to play a significant role especially in the start of the season.Due to the injury of Jam Miller, Young might just be Alabama’s starting running back entering the 2025 season.Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.

Richard Young 2025 season prediction

• 2025 Prediction: 100 rushes, 600 yards, 6 TD, 10 receptions, 120 yards

A talented back, Young has spent the entirety of his collegiate career as a backup, serving last season at Alabama’s No. 3 behind both Miller and Justice Haynes. Young still saw a notable amount of action in that role though, and with having seemingly risen up the depth chart a spot entering the 2025 campaign, it feels likely that the former Top 100 recruit sees yet another rise in production.