Name: Rashawn Yates
School: University of South Florida
Position: DT/DE
Height: 6-3
Weight: 282
Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?
My final college season had ups and downs and overall was challenging but I accomplished the goal of finishing my college career while getting my degree and playing for my brothers while being the best version of my self on and off the field.
Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?
My coaches and teammates would say that I am an extremely hard worker and instinctive player with a big motor. A leader that cares about the game and his teammates.
Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?
When I watch film Im looking at my keys first. The formation, where the back is, what play they are running on what down and distance, and tendencies.
Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?
What separates me in my opinion is my knowledge of the game and instincts, I have a motor that doesn’t stop and will be relentless to the ball. Im twitchy, explosive, and am solid in the run and pass game and am only getting better with time.
Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?
I am currently training for pro day and the next level here in Tampa at cooper sports performance training.
Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?
My strength and abilities I bring to the table is being versatile and playing anywhere on the line from a 3 tech to a 5 and be interchangeable at anytime. I bring leadership, experience as a 4-5 year starter and team captain. I also have experience on special teams playing on punt and field goal/PAT. Off the field I am reliable and responsible and also like to help out in the community.
Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?
Lastly my pitch to any team that I am working to have the opportunity to work for, I do not take the opportunity lightly and I think my film and pro day, and so fourth will do the talking for me. I know I can bring value on and off the field and can stay consistent.