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, 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.