Titus Young: The Lions Receiver Whose Career Unraveled on Live TV I HoM Episode 15

In 2011, the Detroit Lions used a second-round pick on Boise State receiver Titus Young to give Matthew Stafford a big-play partner for Calvin Johnson. Less than two seasons later, he was out of the NFL. Kevin and Jeff Hall trace one of the most talented and most troubled careers in Lions history. Inside this episode: Young's 2008 suspension at Boise State and the early red flags that came with him to Detroit. His promising rookie season (48 catches, 607 yards, six touchdowns) and the training camp punch that got him barred from the facility. And the infamous 2012 game against the Green Bay Packers, when he deliberately lined up in the wrong spot on national television. Then Kevin and Jeff cover what came after: his release, a string of arrests in 2013, a prison sentence, and his own account of how head trauma and mental health struggles shaped his life. They also talk about his father Richard's advocacy and the debate over personal accountability versus the support athletes need from teams and players' unions. The story ends on a hopeful note, with Young keeping a low profile and staying out of trouble in recent years. Plus: a preview of next week's profile of one of the most hated figures in pro wrestling history. Subscribe for a new athlete profile every week. Part of the Archive Podcast Network. Find us: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Archive Podcast Network Follow along: X | TikTok | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Music Credits: Intro Music: Music by Marching Music – Guide Right – by John Philip Sousa | Royalty-free Music – Pixabay Outro Music: Music by Marching Music – The Thunderer – by John Philip Sousa | Royalty-free Music – Pixabay #TitusYoung #DetroitLions #NFLDraft #BoiseState #NFLHistory #LionsHistory #MatthewStafford #CalvinJohnson #TrueCrimeSports #SportsPodcast #SportsHistory #HallsOfMediocrity