Will Yeatman
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Career Summary
Will Yeatman was a Notre Dame and Maryland two-sport athlete who played in the NFL.
Yeatman played football and lacrosse in college before entering the NFL as an undrafted tight end and later moving to offensive tackle.
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Early Life
Yeatman was born in Naples, Italy, and attended high school in San Diego, California.
Maryland reported that Yeatman's father was stationed in Naples when he was born. He attended Rancho Bernardo High School in San Diego.
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High School
At Rancho Bernardo, Yeatman earned all-state football recognition and starred in lacrosse.
Maryland credited Yeatman with three all-conference and all-city football selections, an all-state senior season, and team MVP honors. He also set school lacrosse records for career points, goals, and assists.
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College Career
Yeatman played football and lacrosse at Notre Dame and Maryland.
Maryland documented his football transfer from Notre Dame and 2010 Maryland season of 13 receptions for 134 yards and a touchdown. He also played lacrosse for Notre Dame and Maryland, recording 91 career points across 40 games.
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Path to the NFL
Yeatman signed with New England as an undrafted free agent in 2011 before Miami claimed him.
NFL.com's undrafted signing list includes Yeatman with New England. Miami's transaction release reported that the Dolphins claimed him after New England released him following the 2011 preseason.
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NFL Career
Yeatman played professionally as a tight end and later offensive tackle.
NFL.com lists Yeatman as an offensive tackle with four years of experience. Maryland's later profile identifies his NFL teams as New England, Miami, and Houston.
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Career Accomplishments
Yeatman was a two-sport standout whose college lacrosse honors included All-America recognition.
Maryland reported that Yeatman earned lacrosse All-America recognition at Notre Dame and helped Maryland reach NCAA quarterfinals in each of his two seasons with the program.
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Playing Style
Yeatman was a large, versatile two-sport athlete who played tight end before transitioning to offensive tackle.
Miami described Yeatman as a two-sport standout and listed him at tight end when it claimed him in 2011. NFL.com later lists him as an offensive tackle.
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Legacy
Yeatman's documented legacy includes his rare two-sport college career and multiple NFL teams.
Maryland's alumni profile identifies Yeatman as a football and lacrosse standout who later spent several years with New England, Miami, and Houston.
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Post-Career
After football, Yeatman began a career in global brokerage with Cushman & Wakefield in New York City.
Maryland reported in 2019 that Yeatman had moved into global brokerage at Cushman & Wakefield after his NFL career.
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23283, 00-0028253, 1988-04-10, Will Yeatman, William, Yeatman
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