Former SEC RB Target Kyree Young Shot and Killed, Says Family

Former SEC running back target Kyree Young has been shot and killed, according to a tweet from Northeast Ohio High School Sports. The Ohio native had just graduated from Massillon Washington High School a few months ago, and was a part of the 2021 class.

Unfortunately, no more details about Young’s death have been released, although the family did confirm the news.

Wow, absolutely heartbreaking.

Sincere condolences to everyone who knew Kyree Young.

The Kentucky commit just graduated from Massillon Washington a few months ago, but had played for Barberton and Buchtel during his high school career.

Rest in power. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/gQjvJb7LUS

— Northeast Ohio HS Sports (@NEOhsSports) July 27, 2021

Early reports from family and friends say that Young was shot and killed. No further information at this time.

— Northeast Ohio HS Sports (@NEOhsSports) July 27, 2021

Young was a three-star prospect, according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound runner was listed as the nation’s No. 773 overall player, No. 51 running back and No. 31 player from the state of Ohio.

That may not seem like much, but Young had offers from several SEC programs, including Alabama, LSU, Kentucky and Tennessee. We are still trying to gather information as to why he didn’t sign to play somewhere in 2021, but it’s a tragic situation regardless.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

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