Dareke Young Bio, career timeline and draft history
- Age
- 27
- Height / weight
- 6'2", 224 lb
- Experience
- 5th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 1.2
- Pos rank
- WR129
- Rostered
- —
Week 4 vs. Chiefs, Sun Oct 4, 4:25 PM ET 32nd vs. WRs, tough
Dareke Young Bio
Dareke Young is a wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders, where he wears No. 81. Born June 4, 1999, in Raleigh, NC, he attended Middle Creek and played college football at Lenoir Rhyne.
The Seattle Seahawks selected Young in round 7, pick 233, of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Seattle Seahawks on April 30, 2022. Since then, Young joined the Las Vegas Raiders in 2026.
In 37 regular-season games since 2022, he has caught 5 passes for 99 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
2 stops with 2 teams in 5 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Las Vegas Raiders Current team2026–present
He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 3 of 3 games.
Seattle Seahawks2022–2025
Selected in round 7, pick 233, of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 40 of 42 games. Member of the Super Bowl LX champion Seahawks.
College: Lenoir Rhyne
Transactions
- SignedSigned with the Las Vegas Raiders.
- ActivatedActivated by the Seattle Seahawks.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Seattle Seahawks.
- ActivatedActivated by the Seattle Seahawks.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Seattle Seahawks.
- SignedSigned with the Seattle Seahawks.
- TradedTraded by the Kansas City Chiefs to the Seattle Seahawks for G Darian Kinnard.
- DraftedSelected by the Seattle Seahawks in round 7, pick 233.
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About Dareke Young: Bio FAQ
How old is Dareke Young?
Dareke Young is 27 years old. He was born on June 4, 1999. 2026 is his 5th NFL season.
How tall is Dareke Young?
Dareke Young is 6 feet 2 inches tall (6'2"), listed at 224 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders.
How much does Dareke Young weigh?
Dareke Young weighs 224 pounds, his listed weight on the Las Vegas Raiders roster. He is listed at 6'2".
What number does Dareke Young wear?
Dareke Young wears number 81 for the Las Vegas Raiders. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Dareke Young play?
Dareke Young plays wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders, wearing number 81. 2026 is his 5th season in the NFL.
What team does Dareke Young play for?
Dareke Young plays for the Las Vegas Raiders as a wide receiver. He has been with the Raiders since 2026.
Where did Dareke Young go to college?
Dareke Young played college football at Lenoir-Rhyne, after attending Middle Creek (NC).
Where is Dareke Young from?
Dareke Young went to high school in North Carolina, at Middle Creek, before playing college football at Lenoir-Rhyne.
When is Dareke Young's birthday?
Dareke Young's birthday is June 4. He was born on June 4, 1999 and is 27 years old.
How long has Dareke Young been in the NFL?
2026 is Dareke Young's 5th NFL season; he entered the league in 2022. View his career statistics.
What teams has Dareke Young played for?
Dareke Young has played for the Seattle Seahawks and Las Vegas Raiders. View his career statistics.
Has Dareke Young won a Super Bowl?
Yes. Dareke Young was a member of the Seattle Seahawks team that won Super Bowl LX after the 2025 season.
What year did Dareke Young enter the NFL?
Dareke Young entered the NFL in 2022. 2026 is his 5th season.