Jones College

2020: Played in all five games during a COVID-shortened season...graded out a season-high 94 percent vs. Southwest...named All-MACCC First Team...Coach Grant Garner says of Yates, "Extremely long, great hands, heavy hands. Once he gets his hands on you in the run game or pass game, it’s over. Extremely productive player. If he can clean up his technique he will be dominant. Definitely a cornerstone of the offensive line and very dependable."

2019: Played in all 10 games as a freshman at tackle...Second Team All-MACJC...helped pave the way for the league's top rusher in FSU signee La'Damian Webb...OL coach Grant Garner on Yates: wants to be great, very coachable, a leader, has long arms, great feet, a high football IQ...two-time member of the school's honor roll.

High School: Played for head coach Tim McNair at Crystal Springs...offensive and defensive tackle...helped the Tigers to a 7-5 finish as a senior...credited with 114 tackles.

Personal: Son of Patricia Yates...has two sisters, Delondra (25) and Tamia (15)...cousin, Kentario Davis, also plays football for the Bobcats...likes to fish...New England Patriots fan...general studies major...born June 13, 2001.