Franklin College

2013: Appeared in five games and made a career-high four tackles in a victory over Rose-Hulman (10/26)...recorded three tackles against Anderson (10/19)...gained more playing time as the season progressed...helped team win the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference title.

2012: Had a season-high three tackles in season debut against Rose-Hulman (10/20)...also had three tackles in NCAA Division III second-round playoff game against Mary Hardin-Baylor (11/24)...made a tackle in first-round playoff victory against Adrian (11/17)...recorded a tackle in four of his five games.

2011: Linebacker on junior varsity team...made one tackle in a home conference victory against Defiance (9/24)...had first varsity playing experience against Bluffton (9/17)...also saw playing time against Earlham (11/5)...returned a fumble 42 yards against Earlham.

High School: Two-time captain award winner at East Noble High School.

Personal: Majors in elementary education…son of Tim and Tracy Yates...Lambda Chi Alpha.