Franklin College

2014: Appeared in seven games along the defensive line during sophomore campaign...made a season-high three tackles in victory over Hanover (11/15)...registered two stops at Illinois Wesleyan (9/6) and Earlham (10/11)...recorded 11 tackles on the season...helped team win the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference title and advance to the NCAA Division III playoffs.

2013: Added depth along the defensive line during freshman season...played in three games in a reserve role...recorded two tackles, including a stop in the opposing backfield against Earlham (9/28)...added two tackles against Mount St. Joseph (10/12)...made collegiate debut against Manchester (9/21).

High School: Named Indiana Football Coaches Association Junior All-State Game as an offensive lineman...honorable mention all-state as a defensive lineman as a junior...as a senior, earned all-conference, IFCA all-state and all-region honors.

Personal: Majors in business management/marketing...son of Jesse and Pennie Yates.