Thomas Yassmin
| Denver Broncos | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Tight end |
| Personal information | |
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight: | 251 lb (114 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Scots College |
| College: | Utah (2018–2023) |
| CFL Draft: | 2024G / Round: 2 / Pick: 14 |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active/international |
Thomas Yassmin is an Australian-born American football tight end for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Utah.
Early life and high school[edit]
Yassmin originally played rugby at Scots College in Sydney, Australia, where he was also selected on the wing for the Australian Schoolboys rugby side.[1] Yassmin decided to play gridiron football in the United States for the college football team the Utah Utes.[2][3]
College career[edit]
In Yassmin's first season in 2018, he redshirted and did not appear in any games.[4] In Yassmin's next two seasons in 2019 and 2020 he played in 16 games while making just two tackles as a special teamer.[5] During the 2021 season, Yassmin only recorded one reception for six yards.[6] In the 2022 regular-season finale, Yassmin notched a 41 yard touchdown as he helped the Utes take down their rival Colorado.[7] In the 2022 Pac-12 Championship, Yassmin caught a pass which he took 60 yards for a touchdown in a win over USC.[8] During the 2022 season, Yassmin hauled in 13 receptions for 301 yards and six touchdowns.[9] In week seven of the 2023 season, Yassmin suffered a season-ending injury.[10] Yassmin finished the 2023 season with eight receptions for 89 yards and a touchdown.[11]
Professional career[edit]
Yassmin went undrafted in the 2024 NFL draft and signed with the Denver Broncos afterwards.[12] He was then selected in the second round (14th overall) in the 2024 CFL global draft by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats two days later. He was assigned the Broncos' exempt/international roster spot as part of the International Player Pathway Program (IPPP).[13]
References[edit]
- ^ "Freak rugby prodigy signs with US college". Yahoo News. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ Kragthorpe, Kurt. "Thomas Yassmin is such a phenomenal athlete, he signed with Utah without knowing how to play football". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ Lott, Thomas. "Australian schoolboys rugby star Thomas Yassmin switches to college football". Sporting News. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ "60 in 60: #32 Utah's Thomas Yassmin (Tight End)". KSL Sports. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ "Thomas Yassmin". Utah University Athletics. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ Call, Jeff. "Tight end from 'Down Under' with rugby background is showing how far he's come since arriving at Utah". Deseret News. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ Allen, Trevor. "Thomas Yassmin Finds End Zone After Strong Effort". KSL Sports. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ Coles, Joe. "Utah tight end Thomas Yassmin is out for the season". Deseret News. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ "Sydney rugby convert Thomas Yassmin scores touchdown in Rose Bowl". The Guardian. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ Bodkin, Michelle. "Utah Tight End Thomas Yassmin Ruled Out For Rest Of 2023 Season". KSL Sports. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ Peterson, Derek. "Utah announces season-ending injury to veteran tight end". Saturday Out West. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ Holt, Chandler (April 27, 2024). "Former Utah TE Thomas Yassmin Signs With Denver Broncos". KSL Sports.
- ^ DiLalla, Aric (May 10, 2024). "Broncos sign 13 college free agents". Denver Broncos.