Makhilyn Young Pronunciation

As a Senior (2026)
• First score of season came in win over NC State off four carries for a gain of 16
• Tallied eight carries for 38 yards in win over Delaware
• Had eight carries for 26 yards in the season opener against Austin Peay, also made a catch for 14 yards

As a Junior (2025)
• Appeared in all 13 contests his first season as a Commodore
• Recorded 46 carries for 414 yards and 6 TDs, ranking third on the team in rushing
• Average of 9.0 per attempt was best on the team among players with 10 or more rushes
• Added 14 receptions for 133 yards out of the backfield to finish sixth on the squad with 547 all-purpose yards
• Led Vandy with 95 yards and a score on just 8 attempts in victory at Virginia Tech
• Had 80-yard TD run to give the Dores a third-quarter lead in win over No. 15/14 Missouri
• Posted 85 yards on six carries in defeat of No. 10/10 LSU, including 43-yard run in the fourth quarter to help seal the victory
• Carried twice for 64 yards and a score in Georgia State win

As a Sophomore (2023, New Mexico State)
• Played in 11 games for the Aggies in 2023
• Ran 28 times for 191 yards and two touchdowns
• Scored on a 31-yard rush against Western Illinois
• Ran six times for 52 yards and a touchdown in win over Auburn, NMSU’s first-ever win over an SEC opponent
• Made four tackles on special teams

As a Freshman (2022, New Mexico State)
• Appeared in two games as a true freshman in 2022

High School
• Rated a three-star prospect by On3, 247Sports and ESPN out of high school
• Slotted the No. 103 player in Texas and No. 42 running back in his class by On3
• Competed at Midland Legacy High School (formerly Midland Lee)
• Ran for 2,125 yards and 36 touchdowns as a senior, adding 26 catches for 389 yards and two scores
• Totaled 1,542 yards on 151 carries and 21 touchdowns as a sophomore
• Son of Latoya, has two siblings, MyLeah and Makayla

The Young File
• Full Name: Makhilyn Young
• Hometown: Midland, Texas
• Birthday: June 28, 2004
• High School: Midland Legacy High School
• Parents: Latoya Williams and Michael Young
• Siblings: Twin sister MyLeah, and Makayla Young

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