Hall of Fame
Position: Defensive End
Years: 1968-1970
Place of Birth: Monticello, FL
Date of Birth: Jan 26, 1950
Jersey Number: 74
Height: 6-4
Weight: 246
High School: Monticello, FL (Jefferson County HS)
He is known universally as Jack Youngblood, the great defensive end. His full name is Herbert Jackson Youngblood. In 1969, he led the team in tackles with 66. In 1970, he made All-America and pulled off one of the greatest plays in Florida history. Georgia was leading 17-10 and had the ball on Florida's 1-yard line. A Georgia back tried for a touchdown. Youngblood stopped him short of the goal line, knocked the ball out of his grasp, and recovered it. Florida went on to win 24-17. Youngblood began playing at a small high school in Monticello, Florida; he stood 6-4 and weighed 246. In college he finally weighed 248. His coach, Ray Graves, said, "He added weight in an honest way. This was before the days body-building became so widespread." He was named to the all-Southeastern Conference 25-year team for 1950-74. Youngblood played 14 years with the Los Angeles Rams 1971-1984 and was all-pro six times. He became active in charity for the Tyler Foundation for Deaf Children, Child Help USA, and Orange County (California) Children's Hospital. Youngblood was born January 26, 1950, in Monticello, Florida.
