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Colorado State football picks up commitment from Florida athlete

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Colorado State's football program picked up a 10th verbal commitment for the 2018 class when Florida athlete Teja Young used social media to announce his decision Thursday.

Young, who starred on both sides of the ball for Royal Palm Beach in West Palm Beach last year (he has transferred to Palm Beach Lakes for this season), said the Rams' coaching staff told him he will play defensive back.

"I've played corner, safety and nickel," said the 5-foot-11, 180-pound Young. "I spoke with Coach (Terry) Fair on my visit, and we watched film. I liked the defensive schemes they run.