Who Is The Youngest Nfl Player Right Now?
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The NFL has a rich history of talented young players making an immediate impact. Here are the youngest players in the league right now.
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Introduction
At just 20 years old, Detroit Lions wide receiver Michael Westbrook is the youngest player in the NFL right now. Westbrook was drafted in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft out of the University of Oklahoma, and he’s expected to make an immediate impact for the Lions.
While Westbrook is the youngest player in the NFL right now, there are several other young players who are close behind him in terms of age. Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is just 21 years old, while Chicago Bears running backTarik Cohen and Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson are both 22 years old.
All four of these players are expected to be major contributors for their respective teams this season, and they could all end up being stars in the NFL for years to come.
Who is the youngest player in the NFL?
The youngest player in the NFL right now is Chicago Bears quarterback, Mitch Trubisky. He is 23 years old.
Corey Coleman
At 23 years old, Corey Coleman is the youngest player in the NFL. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 2016 and has since played for the team. Coleman has had a bit of a rocky start to his career, but he is still young and has plenty of time to improve.
Sterling Shepard
Sterling Shepard is currently the youngest player in the NFL. He was born on February 10, 1994, making him 23 years old. He is a wide receiver for the New York Giants.
Laquon Treadwell
At just 23 years old, Laquon Treadwell is the youngest player in the NFL. The wide receiver was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 2016 and has since played in 27 games, catching 56 passes for 517 yards and one touchdown.
How they got there
The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league. The NFL is the highest level of professional football in the United States. Players in the NFL must be at least 3 years old and must weigh at least 225 pounds.
Corey Coleman
Coleman was born in Durham, North Carolina. He attended Cowan High School in Mulberry, Florida, where he played football and ran track. As a senior in 2010, he had 44 receptions for 722 yards and 11 touchdowns. He was also a state champion in the triple jump. Coleman played college football at the University of Clemson, where he was a two-time first-team All-American. In 2014, he had 42 receptions for 1,047 yards and 11 touchdowns. He was drafted by the Browns with the 15th overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft.
Sterling Shepard
Sterling Shepard is the New York Giants wide receiver who is currently the youngest player in the NFL at 23 years old. He was born on February 10, 1994, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Sterling’s father, Derrick Shepard, was also a wide receiver for the Oklahoma Sooners football team. Sterling Shepard attended Heritage Hall High School in Oklahoma City where he played football and basketball. As a senior, he caught 73 passes for 1,290 yards and 21 touchdowns.
Laquon Treadwell
Laquon Treadwell (born June 14, 1995) is an American football wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ole Miss, and was drafted by the Vikings in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft.
Conclusion
To answer the question of who is the youngest player in the NFL right now, we have to look at a few different factors. As of the 2019 season, the youngest player in the NFL is Miami Dolphins wide receiver Preston Williams. He was born on September 21, 1997, making him just 21 years old at the start of the season.
However, there are a few other players who are very close in age to Williams. New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis and Indianapolis Colts linebacker Skai Moore were both born in September of 1996, making them 22 years old at the start of the 2019 season. So while Williams may be technically be the youngest player in the NFL right now, there are a few other players who are right behind him in terms of age.
