About
Bunchie Young is an American football player playing runningback and safety for the Olympic Heights HS Lions. He is known for his remarkable athleticism and skills, having already been featured on SportsCenter's Top 10 plays for his incredible touchdown run in 2015. Young is also the youngest recipient of Athletic Director's Award in 2018.
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Why We Love Bunchie Young
Who doesn’t love a prodigy?
He’s considered a child prodigy and that, in itself, is impressive. And it’s difficult not to love a kid like Young, with his bright-colored hair and his can-do-it attitude. He is pretty cool as well. Everyone wants to be like Bunchie.
His talent is incredible
All you have to do to confirm this is to watch a clip or two of Young on the field. He is seriously talented, and we can’t wait to see what he does next.
His story is very inspiring
He’s an athlete extraordinaire, he’s keeping up with his studies, he’s on the student council at school, and he’s not naturally boastful. Did we mention he likes being on teams because of the whole team bonding thing? His attitude and dedication inspire even us to get up and play a sport, so we can only imagine his effect on kids his own age.
5 Interesting Facts about Bunchie Young
1.
Barry Sanders is his inspiration
Young puts the N.F.L. Hall of Famer at the top of his list of biggest football inspirations.
2.
He has his own reality show
When most kids would have sat on their accomplishments, Young starred in his own reality show called "Bunchie!"
3.
He wants to own a football team
Apart from being in the N.F.L. and even becoming a broadcaster, Young has announced that he wants to own his own football team one day.
4.
His father once wanted him to quit
He had concerns that the youngster's rigorous training would harm his health even before he starts high school.
5.
He tries to set a good example
He always posts inspiring and supportive messages on his Instagram to his followers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Young already has a college scholarship, and he’s caught the interest of many other college recruiters.
Young has acted — as himself — in the reality shows “Bunchie!” and “No Days Off.”
In 2022, Young was in the eight grade at KIPP Scholar Academy.