Rodney Young (American football)

Rodney Young (born January 25, 1973) is a former American football defensive back. He played four seasons for the NFL's New York Giants (1995–1998). A native of Grambling, Louisiana, Young was a 1990 USA Today All-American for Ruston High School. He played college football at Louisiana State University. He now is in the restaurant business in Plano, Texas.

He is currently employed by the City of Dallas Fire and Rescue Department. He currently holds the rank of Driver Engineer. He is also state certified as firefighter and paramedic.