Usama Young Usama Young ( born May 8 , 1985 ) is an American football free safety who is currently a free agent in the NFL . He played college football at Kent State University . Early years . Usama was born in the North East section of Washington D . C . to Dr . Khaula Muratdha and Leroi A . Young . Usama is the youngest son of their four boys . Usama Young attended Largo High School in Largo , Maryland and was a letterman in football , baseball , and track . He started to play football at the age of 8 . As the youngest , Usama was given the opportunity to learn from his older brothers who pushed him to never cry , complain or make excuses . When Usama was 12 he was playing football in a local pee - wee football game . During the middle of the game a rabid dog ran onto the field and terrorized the young players , coaches and family members who were on the sidelines watching . To everyone ' s surprise the twelve - year - old Usama was able to tackle the dog , tie the dog up using the chains from the down markers and successfully restore order to the pee - wee football game . By the time Usama was a freshman in high school he developed a work ethic that would stay with him throughout his football career . As a senior in high school , he was a second team All - State honoree . Young graduated from Largo High School in 2003 . He worked as a vendor at FedEx Field during home games of the Washington Redskins while in high school . This was revealed during the SuperAd that he and his father were featured in during Super Bowl XLIII . Collegiate and Professional Career . Usama was regarded as 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 being a three - year starter at Kent State . His collegiate 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 . Training methods . Since freshman year of high school , Young trains with an athletic group known as The Stable , working on speed , agility , and endurance . Community and Civic Engagement . Usama established the Usama Young Youth Foundation shortly after he signed his contract with the New Orleans Saints . The mission of the Usama Young Youth Foundation is to mobilize youth to work to their potential through hands on and interactive programming that aims to strengthen youth from single - parent families , students with learning disabilities and youth in under - served communities through mentoring , advocacy , tutoring and leadership development . Usama ' s goal is to one day open an After - School Center that will support long - term programming activities in the Washington Metropolitan ( Maryland & District of Columbia ) and Orleans Parish ( Louisiana ) areas .