Rock Ya-Sin
Abdurrahman "Rock" ibn Ramadan Ya-Sin is an American professional football cornerback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He played college football for the Presbyterian Blue [Hose football|Presbyterian Blue Hose], before transferring to the Temple Owls. He was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round of the 2019 NFL draft.
Early life
Ya-Sin attended Southwest DeKalb High School in Decatur, Georgia. He was ranked as a two-star recruit and committed to Presbyterian on February 5, 2015.College career
After Presbyterian decided to move to a non-scholarship conference in the Football Championship Subdivision, Ya-Sin transferred mid-year to Temple. After recording 44 tackles, two tackles-for-loss, two interceptions, and 12 pass breakups, Ya-Sin was selected to play in the 2019 Senior Bowl.Professional career
Indianapolis Colts
2019 season
Ya-Sin was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round with the 34th overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft. In Week 11 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Ya-Sin recorded his first career interception off a pass thrown by Nick Foles in the 33–13 win. Ya-Sin was named to Pro Football Focus' All-Rookie Team.2020 season
Ya-Sin switched his jersey number to 26 before the season, stating he wanted "a new beginning". He was inactive against the Minnesota Vikings in week 2 due to a stomach illness.In Week 11 against the Green Bay Packers, Ya-Sin recorded his first interception of the season off a pass thrown by Aaron Rodgers during the 34–31 overtime win.