Usama Young
This humorous, humble humanitarian is the newest edition to the
Cleveland Browns. Being referred to as a jack of all trades, free
safety #28 goes into OVERTIME w/theprettyphd to discuss
his bottom line on life, the league and the love for the game.
usama young of the cleveland browns
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My best childhood memory is winning the Super Bowl. Yea, I was 24, but
I don't wanna grow up. I'm a Toys R Us Kid. Seriously, I'd have to say
getting my first bike. I couldn’t ride it, but I had my own whip!
I am inspired by my brothers. They've always pushed me to reach my
goals. They remind me that potential is great, but it can also be my worst
enemy.
In the locker room, I try to clown around and just enjoy that camaraderie
amongst my teammates.
My favorite trait in the opposite sex is..... I gotta choose 1?
intelligence/humor/honesty/loyalty/BEAUTY... oh yea, I love legs
The advice I give to youth is to always push to achieve your goals; if you
work for it and put your all into it, nobody will keep you from reaching that
goal. Never let naysayers tell you otherwise.
A great skill of mine is versatility. I pride myself on being able to do
many things at a high level. That makes your demand a lot higher in any
workplace.
I have learned that I'd be a fool to take this life for granted. I'm in a position
to help out; and any chance I get, I will; which is why I started the Usama
Young Youth Foundation. I love doing what I do and I will always put my
best foot forward to help others.
My longevity in this game will be attributed to God. I’m humbled and happy
that I get to take care of my family, playing the game that I love.
I have an obsession with electronics. I always want the newest gadget. I
try hard not to get them, because a lot of the time, they are a waste.
If I could meet anyone it would be Muhammad Yunus because he's done
great things to guide this world in the right direction. Many of his ideas
seem overly ambitious to some, I would like to pick his brain and ask where
he gains his insight.
My anti drug is staying busy. I'm always into something. Something
positive, that is. My parents started that at a young age. Every season I
played a sport and I never just sat around doing nothing. Boredom is a
curse word. Make sure you blank that out.
The bottom line about my life is that it's far from over. I have so much
more that I want to accomplish. And I'm gonna keep working to get there.
Every day is another challenge for me.... to continue to get better
To learn more about Usama Young and the Usama Young Youth Foundation, visit him
at www.usamayoung.com
Overtime w/the pretty phd is written by Dr. Leelannee Malin, of Malin PR. With over
10 years of communications and public relations experience, Malin PR specializes in
Sports & Entertainment, Non Profit and Corporate Communications. To learn more,
about MPR, visit www.malinpr.com and stay tuned on twitter @theprettyphd.
Coined as the NFL’s next elite safety, Malcolm Jenkins goes into OVERTIME w/theprettyphd
My best childhood memory is Christmas when I was around 5 yrs old. I got just about every Ninja Turtles toy that was out that year. I was a huge Ninja Turtles fan at the time and I never had a Christmas like it again. I don't know what my parents were thinking.
I am inspired by people who can be disciplined in their beliefs and dreams regardless of what the world tells them. That shows true commitment and faith in a world in which everyone usually does what's "in" or what's comfortable and easy.
In the locker room it is always freezing cold!!! Even in the winter the AC is on full blast. I think the coaches don't want us to hang out in there or something.
My favorite trait in the opposite sex is their ability to use their vulnerability to their advantage. Women in their willingness to be vulnerable are strengthened by it but men on the other hand try so hard to be strong that it often weakens us. We become devastated by failure, adversity, or anything that may hurt us.
A secret talent of mine used to be writing poetry but I stopped a long time ago. I was afraid of people actually wanting to hear it. Now I just enjoy other people's poems and spoken word.
I have learned that God has a plan for everyone and will use anyone to carry out his will.
I have an obsession with my wife... We just got married a few months ago and we are still in that "honeymoon" stage so I can't get enough of that woman.
If I could meet anyone it would be Jill Scott.
My anti drug is my drive to be great!! I won't let anything get in the way of it besides my lord, my wife, and my family.
The bottom line about my life is I am a servant of God first and foremost; the rest falls in line after that.
To learn more about Malcolm Jenkins, visit him at www.malcolmjenkinsfoundation.org
Overtime w/the pretty phd is written by Dr. Leelannee Malin, of Malin PR. With over 10 years of communications and public relations experience, Malin PR specializes in Sports & Entertainment, Non Profit and Corporate Communications. To learn more, about MPR, visit www.malinpr.com and stay tuned on twitter @theprettyphd.
