Full Name: Eric Darrell Young

Born: Nov. 22, 1983

Coach at Union High School: Mike Anthony

CAREER GAMES/STARTS - 12/2

2005 - Games/Starts: 9/2 ... Played nine games, including last six in succession ... Made first career start when Vols traveled to LSU ... Added second consecutive start at left tackle position during win over Mississippi.

2004 - Games/Starts: 3/0 ... Appeared in three games, including Cotton Bowl vs. Texas A&M ... Also played against Louisiana Tech and South Carolina.

2003 - Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL - All-America by Parade, SuperPrep, CNNSI.com/TheInsiders.com ... Selected as nation's No. 6 offensive line prospect by SuperPrep ... Named first team on CNNSI.com/BorderWars.com All-South Team ... Named first-team offense member of Fox Sports Net All-South Team ... Ranked nation's No. 3 offensive line prospect by TheInsiders.com ... Starter in 2002 Shrine Bowl at offensive tackle ... Two-time All-State selection ... Had 33 pancake blocks as senior and 183 during career ... Garnered All-Region, All-Area and MVP Lineman honors as junior ... Ran 4.8 40-yard dash ... Described by coach as extremely athletic for his position and size ... As junior, won state high school shot put competition with toss of 54-6.