Byron Young is a beast.
But just a few years ago, he was working the cash register.
Back in 2018, Young took shifts at Burger King and Dollar General to try to enter the working world.
He even got promoted to assistant manager at Dollar General, and his boss thought Byron had a future in store management.
But football was always his true passion.
One day, he saw a flyer on the store bulletin board.
George Military College was holding open tryouts for its football team.
Young went, made the team, and never looked back.
From there, he transferred to Tennessee - and was then drafted by the Rams in the 3rd round of the 2023 draft.
This year, he's racked up 7.5 sacks through 6 weeks - good for 2nd in the NFL. And he looks like one of the best young players in the league.
Not too bad for a former Dollar General employee.
Did not have Jared Verse flying cross-country to attend the @UAlbanyFootball spring game on my bingo card.
What a surprise it was to see the former Great Dane and NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in the house tonight.
While Florida St. and LA are where Verse started gaining national attention, Albany was where his football career took shape.
He wanted to show the program some love tonight. @JaredVerse1@UAlbanySports@CoachJambrose@RamsNFL
Not many people love the game of football the way you do. Watching this chapter close hurts, but seeing the strength, heart, and grace you’ve shown through it all makes me even prouder to call you my brother. I’ll never get to sack you like I always dreamed, but I’ll always be in your corner. Love you, and I can’t wait to see where life takes you next. 🖤 @jordantrav13