Height/Weight: 5-11/174
| Birthdate: 08/21/1989
| Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA, USA
| Team: Detroit
| College: Boise State
| NFL Experience: Rookie
| Owned/Started%: 21/7 | Average Draft Position: 86.00
News: Lions coach Jim Schwartz didn't give an update on when receiver Titus Young would be welcomed back to the team after reportedly punching teammate Louis Delmas when Delmas wasn't looking. The Lions say Young isn't suspended, just told not to come to their workouts, according to MLive.com.
Analysis: Young should eventually rejoin the ream, potentially sooner than later. He's a big part of their offense and needs the offseason work to further enhance his game. We love him as a low-end No. 3 Fantasy receiver worth a pick in Round 8.
News: Several media outlets reported that Lions wide receiver Titus Young wasn't allowed at team headquarters for the first day of OTAs because the second-year player had punched veteran safety Louis Delmas when he wasn't looking last week. Messages seeking comment were left with Young, his agent and Delmas. The Lions say that Young is not suspended but has been told to stay away until further notice. No Lions coaches or players commented on the incident.
Analysis: Young should eventually rejoin the ream, potentially sooner than later. He's a big part of their offense and needs the offseason work to further enhance his game. We love him as a low-end No. 3 Fantasy receiver worth a pick in Round 8.
News: Detroit WR Titus Young got plenty of looks in Saturday's Wild Card game loss to New Orleans, but didn't make the most of his opportunities. He was targeted 10 times by Matthew Stafford. He managed to haul in four passes for 33 yards. Young also had one carry for 8 yards.
Analysis: Young emerged as a solid receiving option opposite Calvin Johnson towards the end of the regular season for the Lions. The 22-year-old finished the regular season with 48 catches for 607 yards and six touchdowns. Fantasy owners should consider him a worthwhile choice on Draft Day in 2012 in the later rounds.
News: Detroit WR Titus Young posted only four receptions, but two of them went for touchdowns during the Lions' 45-41 loss to Green Bay in Week 17. Young connected with QB Matthew Stafford on touchdowns in the first and third quarters as he posted multiple scores for the first time in his career. He also tied teammate Calvin Johnson's team record for receptions by a rookie (48). "Matthew did a great job of finding me when I had one-on-one coverage," Young said. "He did that, and I rewarded him with two TDs."
Analysis: Young has emerged as a solid receiving option opposite Johnson recently and finished with eight targets from Stafford during Sunday's game. He has managed at least four receptions in each of his past four games and has started to draw additional coverage from opposing defenses. The 22-year-old finished the regular season with six touchdowns and should be viewed as a quality sleeper in Fantasy playoff formats.
News: After having his two-game scoring streak halted last Saturday, Detroit WR Titus Young will look to reach end zone again in Week 17 against Green Bay. Young was held to four receptions for 39 yards during the Lions' victory over San Diego last week. Prior to that game, he had collected nine catches for two touchdowns in his previous two outings. Overall, Young has registered 44 receptions for 583 yards and four touchdowns.
Analysis: Young was held in check during his previous matchup against the Packers and hauled in just one pass for 13 yards. But he could see additional looks on Sunday as Detroit could rest some of its starters with a spot in the playoffs already secured. Green Bay is permitting an average of 23.2 Fantasy points per game to opposing wideouts this season. Fantasy owners should view Young as a No. 4 Fantasy WR or flex option for Week 17.
News: After averaging 24.5 yards-per catch in Weeks 13 and 14, Lions WR Titus Young has struggled to get separation. He had just four catches for 39 yards, a 9.8 yards-per catch average in the Lions 38-10 victory over the Chargers in Week 16.
Analysis: The disappointing performance comes on the heels of a five-catch, 21-yard game in Week 15. The rookie has been inconsistent this season, something that is to be expected with a young player. He had just one catch for 13 yards the last time he faced off against Green Bay, Detroit’s Week 17 opponent, so he is not a recommended Fantasy WR in any formats.
News: Lions WR Titus Young scored for the second game in a row in Week 15, a fourth quarter strike that brought the Lions within a score in a 28-27 come-from-behind victory. He scored on a three-yard pass from Matthew Stafford, and short throws were the name of the game for him in this one. His longest pass went for 13 yards, and he averaged just over four yards per catch overall, with a four-yard run thrown in.
Analysis: For a player who was averaged 14.9 yards per catch on the year, it was surprising to see him fail to break a long one, but since he scored, it was still a decent day for Young from a Fantasy perspective. Obviously, he’s not going to be a consistent redzone threat, but Stafford is at least looking his way more often in recent weeks. In Week 16, the Lions take on the Charges, who allow the 11th fewest Fantasy points to opposing wide receivers, so it’s tough to recommend Young as a Fantasy option despite his mini-touchdown streak. Consider him a low-end No. 3 WR for Week 16.
News: Lions rookie WR Titus Young posted the best game of his young career in Week 14, stepping up while Nate Burleson and Calvin Johnson had off days to post four catches for 87 yards and a touchdown. He has now put together two solid performances for the first time in his career and appears to be emerging as one of Matthew Stafford’s favorite targets heading into Week 15 at Oakland. He gets to go up against a Raiders’ secondary that allowed Packers’ wide receivers to put up 250 receiving yards on them in Week 14.
Analysis: With Johnson demanding double-teams on almost every down and Burleson nothing more than a possession receiver, Stafford has been looking for Young down the field more and more as the season has gone on. Young is still a risky Fantasy play because of his lack of track record and role as the No. 3 option in the offense, but with his recent strong play, you could do worse in deeper Fantasy leagues on an upside play for Week 15.
News: Lions WR Titus Young had the most productive game of his brief NFL career in a Week 14 win over the Vikings. Young led the team with 87 receiving yards, making four catches on seven targets. The rookie also scored the third touchdown of his career, hauling in a deep pass from QB Matthew Stafford on a 57-yard play in the first quarter.
Analysis: While fellow receivers Calvin Johnson and Nate Burleson had off games against the Vikings, Young stepped up and played a key role in the Lions' passing attack. Young has not been targeted consistently from week to week, so while he has shown the ability to have a big game, it's still hard to trust him outside of deeper leagues. Fantasy owners should continue to take a cautious approach with Young heading into Week 15.
News: The last time Lions WR Titus Young faced the Vikings, it was just the third game of his career, but he came away with four catches for 51 yards. Young will look to build on his success from Week 3, when the Lions host Minnesota in Week 14. The Vikings come to town with the league's 26th-ranked passing defense.
Analysis: Though Young has had some success against the Vikings, and they present a good matchup, he has not been very involved in the Lions' offense of late. Young has been targeted only eight times over the last three games combined. While the potential for production is still there, Young should be used only as a low-end Fantasy WR for Week 14.
News: Lions WR Titus Young made the most of his touches in Week 13 against the Saints. He caught two passes for 60 yards and also had an 11-yard run in the 31-17 loss. He had a long reception of 49 and averaged 30 yards per catch. Young, who was targeted two times, finished third on Detroit in receiving behind Nate Burleson (93 yards) and Calvin Johnson (69 yards).
Analysis: Young has shown some big-play ability as a rookie and is averaging over 14 yards per catch. He also has two scores on the year and has become more involved in the offense in recent weeks. While he still has a ways to go before becoming a solid option in Fantasy, consider Young a low-end WR for Week 14 against the Vikings.
News: After catching just three passes for 27 yards over his last two games, Lions WR Titus Young will be looking to get back on track in Week 13 against the Saints. New Orleans ranks 27th in pass defense, giving up nearly 254 yards per contest, and have allowed an average of 23 Fantasy points to opposing wideouts.
Analysis: Young ranks third among NFC rookies with 376 receiving yards on 29 catches thus far but has not seen many passes thrown his way the last two games. While he does have one touchdown over that span, his production has been sporadic of late. The Saints have given up 11 touchdowns to wideouts and are not one of the better teams in the league against the pass. Still, Young has a long way to go before becoming a viable option in Fantasy so plan on leaving him on the bench in the majority of leagues for Week 13.
News:Titus Young reeled in a two-point conversion and caught a 13-yard pass vs. the Packers on Thanksgiving.
Analysis: Young has been a decent contributor, landing at least seven Fantasy points in his last three games, but he's caught four or less passes in two of his last eight games. You could probably do better than Young in Fantasy play in Week 13 when he plays at the Saints.
News: Lions rookie receiver Titus Young will play his first Thanksgiving Day game on Thursday in Week 12 against Green Bay. Young will face a Packers team allowing the second-most Fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers on the season. Mike Williams and Dezmon Briscoe both scored touchdowns for the Buccaneers against the Packers Week 11, and Vincent Jackson went for seven catches and 141 yards with three touchdowns against them Week 9.
Analysis: Young has come alive in the last three weeks for the Lions and QB Matthew Stafford. Young has 13 catches for 154 yards and two touchdowns over that span as Stafford has really begun to look his way more consistently. With the Packers secondary one of the worst in football, the Lions are expected to throw the ball up and down the field against them. There is a definite possibility that Young has a good game and gets into the end zone. For that reason, Young can be considered a last-resort option in Fantasy play this week.
News: Lions WR Titus Young scored from 3 yards out vs. the Panthers in Week 11 and hauled in another 11-yard pass. He played plenty but was targeted just three times by Matthew Stafford.
Analysis: Young is an interesting player in that he plays plenty and sees some decent production. We'd prefer Nate Burleson to Young but if you're looking for some good depth on your bench, Young's a candidate. Otherwise, expect minimal production from him against the Packers in Week 12.
News: Detroit WR Titus Young had one of his better games of the season in Week 10 for the Lions. He was targeted nine times by Matthew Stafford and caught seven passes for 74 yards. The Lions would go on to lose the game, 37-13.
Analysis: Young is still a rookie and has a lot to learn. He's been able to produce solid outings on occasion, but his inconsistency doesn't warrant much Fantasy attention. Detroit faces Carolina next weekend, a team that has allowed 11 passing touchdowns this season. Young should not be considered a viable option as of yet.
News: Detroit WR Titus Young had four receptions for 66 yards and a touchdown during the Lions' 45-10 win over Denver in Week 8. Young connected with QB Matthew Stafford on a 41-yard pass in the first quarter to give Detroit its first points. It was also Young's first touchdown of the season.
Analysis: As expected, Young has experienced inconsistency during his rookie season. But he showcased his solid speed downfield and hauled in a pass of at least 40 yards for the second time this season. He has been completely ignored in the passing game a couple times this season, but collected five targets from Stafford on Sunday. Consider him a possible bye-week replacement in Week 10 at Chicago following the Lions' bye.
News: After making several key early-season catches, WR Titus Young’s production has fallen sharply of late. Young, who is in his first season out of Boise State, has three catches for 28 yards in Detroit’s past three games, part of what he describes as “rookie struggles.” Young’s confident his performance will improve in Week 8 when the Lions face the lowly Broncos. “I look forward to (Denver),” he said. “I see a lot of opportunities there.”
Analysis: Young was held without a reception for the second time this season during Detroit's loss to Atlanta in Week 7. Lions QB Matthew Stafford was rather ineffective in the game as he finished with a season-low 183 yards and only one touchdown pass. Young could be in line for a rebound as the Broncos have yielded an average of 26.3 Fantasy points per game to opposing receivers. Consider Young a low-end option in deeper formats.
News: Lions rookie WR Titus Young went without a catch Week 7 against the Falcons, continuing a trend of declining production that has lasted for five games now. He broke out with 89 receiving yards against the Chiefs in Week 2 but has since had 51, 41, 14, 14 and zero.
Analysis: Young was targeted three times in the contest, including what could have potentially been a touchdown reception if he and QB Matthew Stafford hadn't gotten crossed up on the route. The Lions haven't forgotten about Young, but he's the low man on the totem pole after Calvin Johnson and Brandon Pettigrew, leaving him with little production from week to week. The rookie is too unreliable to factor outside of the deepest of Fantasy leagues, so you can leave him on waivers for Week 8 at Denver.
News: Lions rookie WR Titus Young, whose weekly output has steadily declined from 89 yards in Week 2 to 14 yards in Week 6, will be in a position to reverse the trend in Week 7 against a Falcons defense that ranks 27th against the pass, allowing 283.3 yards per game. The Falcons have also given up the eighth-most Fantasy points per game to wide receivers. Young, who has consistently been getting four or five targets per game even with the yardage declining, could be in line for more looks with RB Jahvid Best expected out with a concussion.
Analysis: The Lions are expected to throw plenty against the Falcons defense, especially given the Best injury. Though Young is the clear third wide receiver behind Calvin Johnson and Nate Burleson, he could end up playing an important role on offense this week. He's still a bit of a long shot for Fantasy purposes, but in deeper leagues, you could do worse than him if you need a one-week flier off the waiver wire.
News: Lions WR Titus Young made just one catch in a 25-19 loss to the 49ers in Week 6. It was the second straight game in which Young gained 14 receiving yards. He was targeted five times in the loss.
Analysis: After a couple of fairly productive games earlier in the season, Young has all but disappeared as a factor in the Lions' passing game. He is merely a low-end option for Fantasy owners at this point.
News: Lions WR Titus Young has seen his production drop in each of the last three weeks, but he will look to get back on the upswing in Week 6 against the 49ers. Young will face a San Francisco secondary that has been allowing receivers to rack up yardage. They have allowed the 10th-most passing yardage per game in the league, and they also rank 13th in yards per reception allowed to wide receivers. Young has made 14 catches for a total of 195 yards in his rookie season, and he has yet to score his first NFL touchdown.
Analysis: Young showed with his 89-yard performance in Week 2 against the Chiefs that he has some potential to help Fantasy owners, but for the most part, that potential remains untapped. At least for now, Young remains a low-end Fantasy option, even with a favorable matchup this week.
News: Lions WR Titus Young was not much of a factor in Week 5 against the Bears. Young caught for just passes for 14 yards in the 24-13 victory, with a long of 9 yards. He was targeted four times by Matthew Stafford and averaged just 7 yards per reception.
Analysis: Young turned in his least productive game since the season opener on Monday night, but still managed to finish third on the team in receiving yards. There is no doubt that Young looks to have all the tools to be a productive receiver in this league, however, he will continue to play second fiddle behind Calvin Johnson, Jahvid Best and Brandon Pettigrew -- at least for now. Still, the Lions are very high on the rookie from Boise State, so don't give up on him yet. Owners will just need to temper expectations going forward and be patient with the 22-year-old. Consider him merely a low-end option heading into Week 6 against the 49ers.
News: After registering 41 yards during a victory over Dallas in Week 4, Detroit WR Titus Young maintained his presence as one of the top rookie receivers in the league. Young, who is averaging a strong 15.1 yards per catch, is third among NFC rookies with 181 receiving yards. He has hauled in 12 receptions overall this season, which is fifth most on the Lions. Young and Detroit hosts Chicago on Monday night in Week 5.
Analysis: Lost in WR Calvin Johnson’s sterling start has been the play of Young, who made several key plays during the Lions' fourth straight win last Sunday. The former Boise State standout has given QB Matthew Stafford another option as he is able to dart quickly around the field and the two have connected for a long pass of 43 yards this season. The Bears are surrendering an average of 21.2 Fantasy points per game to opposing wideouts this year. Fantasy owners should consider Young a low-end WR option, but keep an eye on his outing.
News: Lions rookie WR Titus Young caught three passes for 41 yards in Week 4 at Dallas. He was targeted five times in the game.
Analysis: Young finished behind only Calvin Johnson among Lions wide receivers in yardage and pass targets. While Young continues to get just a handful of looks per game, he has proven reliable for at least a few catches per game and decent yardage. Young's developing secondary role in one of the better pass offenses in the league makes him worthy of stashing in deeper formats, though he is still not a player worth activating in most formats. The Lions will take on division rival in Week 5.
News: Detroit WR Titus Young was targeted eight times by QB Matthew Stafford in the Week 3 overtime win at Minnesota on Sunday. Young's role is growing within the offense for the Lions and he finished with four catches for 51 yards in the game. He did not score.
Analysis: Young is clearly becoming more of a weapon for Stafford in the passing game for the Lions. That said, he's still the clear-cut No. 3 behind Calvin Johnson and Nate Burleson. Until that changes, Young will be considered just a low-end option in Fantasy play. Heading into Week 4 at Dallas, Young is not a recommended Fantasy play.
News: Lions rookie WR Titus Young was able to get in the stat-sheet for the first time as a pro Week 2 against the Chiefs. He made some big plays in a blowout win, and he ended up with 89 total yards on five catches. Young was targeted seven times and he made a highlight-worthy catch on a 43-yard play in the second quarter.
Analysis: Young was a big-play threat at Boise State, and he finally flashed some of his elite speed in a big win. He got behind the defense on multiple occasions, so Fantasy owners may want to keep an eye on his progress now that he's healthy. Young has the chance to make an impact on this explosive Detroit offense, but he is not reliable enough just yet to start in the majority of Fantasy formats.
News: The Detroit Free-Press reports that Lions rookie WR Titus Young, who battled a hamstring injury most of training camp, is ready for Week 1 at Tampa Bay, according to offensive coordinator Scott Linehan. Young saw his most extensive playing time in the last exhibition at Buffalo. He played about 30 snaps and caught two of five passes thrown his way for 17 yards. "He's behind a little bit because he missed all that time, but I think he's made a lot of strides just in the last two weeks," Linehan said. "He hasn't been full speed until maybe the day before we played the Buffalo game. I don't know if he was 100 percent then, but he was getting close. Timing's good, though, that he was able to get a good week-and-a-half of full-speed work. He's ready to go."
Analysis: Young is expected to be the No. 3 WR for the Lions this year behind Calvin Johnson and Nate Burleson. While Detroit has plenty of targets this year, Young could be a solid deep threat for them. He is not worth starting in Week 1 at Tampa Bay, but continue to monitor how he does and consider adding him off the waiver wire.
News: After dealing with a nagging hamstring injury throughout training camp, WR Titus Young had two receptions for 17 yards in limited playing time. The second-round pick said he is no longer held back by the injury and is ready to go for the start of the regular season.
Analysis: It was nice to see Young out there against the Bills. We still think he will need some time before getting acclimated to the Lions offense, and we think his playing time will be limited. He's only worth a pick late in dynasty/keeper leagues and with an early-to-middle round choice in rookie-only drafts.
News: Lions rookie WR Titus Young made his preseason debut Saturday night against New England. Young, who has been dealing with a hamstring injury, had one catch for 19 yards.
Analysis: Young is expected to be the No. 3 WR for the Lions this year behind Calvin Johnson and Nate Burleson. While Detroit has plenty of targets this year, Young could be a solid deep threat for them. He is not worth drafting in the majority of standard leagues, but Young is worth taking with a second-round pick in rookie-only formats.
News: The Oakland Press reports that after his first full week of practice, Lions rookie WR Titus Young will see his first preseason action on Saturday against the Patriots. Young had been kept out of most of training camp with a hamstring injury. Sunday and Monday he had limited practice. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday he was a full-go. “I don’t know if he’s over the hump yet but he’s close to it, was able to put a week of practice together and able to finish practices,’’ coach Jim Schwartz said. “He’s at the point he can get through a whole practice and be able to play in the game.’’
Analysis: Young has plenty of potential as a speedster for the Lions, and he should open the year as the No. 3 WR behind Calvin Johnson and Nate Burleson. Hopefully he can get healthy at 100 percent, but even so he's not worth drafting in the majority of leagues. He's worth a middle- to late-round choice in dynasty/keeper leagues and a second-round pick in rookie-only drafts.
News: Lions WR Titus Young took limited 7-on-7 reps on Tuesday before getting examined by trainers after being removed. Young did not look good in drills and committed the cardinal sin of not finishing routes, drawing the ire of position coaches. The team is trying to bring Young back slowly after getting hampered by a hamstring injury when camp started.
Analysis: Young brings a new dimension to the Lions' offense -- a deep-ball threat -- but he has to get healthy first. He's not worth drafting in standard formats right now but is absolutely worth picking with a middle- to late-round choice in dynasty/keeper leagues and a second-round pick in rookie-only drafts.
News: Lions WR Titus Young (hamstring) practiced for a second straight day on Monday, but he was still limited. Young took only 34 reps on Monday after 24 reps on Sunday. He has missed most of training camp with a sore hamstring. "Again, it's do a little bit more each day," coach Jim Schwartz told reporters Monday. "Hopefully we get past a point of counting (Young's) reps and pulling him out and things like that, but right now, that's the smartest way to do it, so that's where we are."
Analysis: This is not the start the Lions wanted to see out of Young, who they drafted out of Boise State to be a deep threat in the offense. The good news is that he is working toward being ready for the opener. However, he still has a lot of work to do and it might take some weeks before he becomes a Fantasy impact player. He is merely a late-round sleeper in deeper seasonal Fantasy formats. He's worth a middle- to late-round choice in dynasty/keeper leagues and a second-round pick in rookie-only drafts.
News: Lions rookie WR Titus Young has been ruled out for Friday's preseason opener against Cincinnati. Young has been dealing with a hamstring injury.
Analysis: Young has plenty of potential as a speedster for the Lions, and he should open the year as the No. 3 WR behind Calvin Johnson and Nate Burleson. Hopefully he can get healthy at 100 percent, but even so he's not worth drafting in the majority of leagues. He's worth a middle- to late-round choice in dynasty/keeper leagues and a second-round pick in rookie-only drafts.
News: WR Titus Young’s limited participation in Monday’s practice was the beginning of a process that will slowly work him back to full speed. He has been sidelined with a leg injury. “(Young’s recovery) shouldn’t be a long-term thing,” coach Jim Schwartz said. “We’ll get him a little more (practice time) each day.”
Analysis: Schwartz said he isn't concerned about Young missing training camp time since he has watched attentively from the sidelines. The Lions really hope he becomes a nice deep-threat complement to Calvin Johnson and Nate Burleson. Young, who will also work on special teams, is worth drafting with a late-round pick in seasonal leagues, especially in formats that reward points for return yards. He's worth a middle- to late-round choice in dynasty/keeper leagues and a second-round pick in rookie-only drafts.
News: The Detroit Free Press reports the Lions will release WR Bryant Johnson, who is due to make $3.2 million in 2011. Johnson's release means rookie Titus Young will take over as the No. 3 receiver behind Calvin Johnson and Nate Burleson, and Derrick Williams becomes the team's fourth receiver.
Analysis: Young still has to agree to terms with Detroit, but it's not like that isn't going to happen. The faster he gets into the camp, the better his chances of making a significant impact in 2011. However, the Lions didn't draft him for no reason and he could end up into a nice deep threat for Detroit. Young, who will also work on special teams, is worth drafting with a late-round pick in seasonal leagues, especially in formats that reward points for return yards. He's worth a middle- to late-round choice in dynasty/keeper leagues and a second-round pick in rookie-only drafts.
News: The Detroit Free Press reports that the Lions are already impressed with rookie WR Titus Young, who was drafted in the second round out of Boise State. Young worked out with Calvin Johnson, Matthew Stafford and other Lions during player-organized workouts last week and drew high praise for his speed, hands and eagerness to learn. "He's got impressive hands," quarterback Shaun Hill said. "Strong hands for as little a guy as he is, so I'm excited to see what he can do. Obviously, still a little raw, and you wish you could get him with our coaches right now, but I think he's got the willingness to learn and all that, so I think he'll be a good asset for us."
Analysis: Young is a speedster, and he will also work on special teams. He is expected to be the No. 3 WR after Johnson and Nate Burleson, but he will give the Lions a solid deep threat. The 5-foot-11, 174-pounder caught 150 passes for 2,200-plus yards (he averaged over 15 yards per catch) and 19 touchdowns over his final two collegiate seasons. He is worth drafting with a late-round pick in seasonal leagues, especially in formats that reward points for return yards. He's worth a middle- to late-round choice in dynasty/keeper leagues and a second-round pick in rookie-only drafts.
News: Lions rookie WR Titus Young took part in a workout with QB Matthew Stafford on Monday. Meanwhile, his former offensive coordinator at Boise State said the Lions will be able to utilize Young's talent on the next level. "I think it's a great fit for him," said Boise State offensive coordinator Brent Pease in an interview with CBSSports.com. "He'll adapt. It's a good fit because of what they do offensively." Pease said Young, who was drafted in the second round, will be a good complementary WR to Calvin Johnson and Nate Burleson. Pease said Young compares favorably to Eagles WR DeSean Jackson. "He's a definite speed guy," Pease said. "He can stretch the field. ... He's the fastest guy we've had at Boise State. He's a legit 4.4 (40-yard dash). And he plays at that speed. He can play at that level with the pads on." As for Young's workout with Stafford, he was impressed. "I'd been warned about his arm,'' said Young in mlive.com, adding that you couldn't tell Stafford is returning from shoulder surgery. "I would think he had surgery to make his arm stronger.''
Analysis: Young, as Pease said, is a speedster, and he will also work on special teams. He is expected to be the No. 3 WR after Johnson and Burleson, but he will give the Lions a solid deep threat. The 5-foot-11, 174-pounder caught 150 passes for 2,200-plus yards (he averaged over 15 yards per catch) and 19 touchdowns over his final two collegiate seasons. He is worth drafting with a late-round pick in seasonal leagues, especially in formats that reward points for return yards. He's worth a middle- to late-round choice in dynasty/keeper leagues and a second-round pick in rookie-only drafts.
News: The Detroit Lions drafted Boise State's Titus Young in the second round of the NFL draft to be a No. 3 wide receiver. Young, the 44th overall pick, will have a chance to be a secondary option for quarterback Matthew Stafford, whose top two targets are Calvin Johnson and Nate Burleson. The 5-foot-11, 174-pounder caught 150 passes for 2,200-plus yards (he averaged over 15 yards per catch) and 19 touchdowns over his final two collegiate seasons. He can also work as a kick returner. "The guy is an explosive playmaker," GM Martin Mayhew said. "He's got speed, great hands."
Analysis: Young is going to be a problem for opposing defenses. He's small and speedy and will almost always get single coverage out of the slot as the likes of Johnson, Burleson and Brandon Pettigrew will command attention. There's a chance he'll have some ridiculous catches in 2011, so we like his potential to be a low-end sleeper and one-week replacement option off waivers. The deeper the league, and the more special-teams rewards that your league offers offensive players, the more valuable Young will be. He's worth a middle- to late-round choice in dynasty/keeper leagues and a second-round pick in rookie-only drafts.
