Yasir Abdullah

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Yasir Abdullah
No. 56 – Jacksonville Jaguars
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (2000-04-12) April 12, 2000 (age 24)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school: Miami Carol City Senior (Miami Gardens, Florida)
College: Louisville (2018–2022)
NFL draft: 2023  / round: 5 / pick: 136
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Yasir Abdullah (born April 12, 2000) is an American professional football linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Louisville.

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Early years

Abdullah is the son of former Florida Gator linebacker Xavier McCray. [1] Abdullah attended Miami Carol City Senior High School in Miami Gardens, Florida. [2] During his high school career he had 137 tackles and 20 sacks. He committed to the University of Louisville to play college football.

College career

Abdullah played in 11 games and had eight tackles as a true freshman at Louisville in 2018. In 2019, he started eight of 13 games, recording 45 tackles, one sack, and one interception. [3] He started seven of 11 games in 2020, finishing with 33 tackles and three sacks. Abdullah led Louisville in sacks in 2021 with 10 and had 61 tackles. [4] He returned to Louisville in 2022 rather than enter the 2022 NFL draft. [5] He finished the year with 63 tackles, 9.5 sacks and two interceptions. [6]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+5⁄8 in
(1.84 m)		237 lb
(108 kg)		32+3⁄8 in
(0.82 m)		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		4.47 s1.56 s2.60 s4.33 s7.00 s36.5 in
(0.93 m)		10 ft 9 in
(3.28 m)		23 reps
Sources: [7] [8]

Abdullah was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fifth round, 136th overall, of the 2023 NFL draft. [9] As a rookie, he appeared in four games. [10]

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References

  1. ↑ Thomas, Alan (December 17, 2020). "Louisville football: Looking ahead to 2021 with Yasir Abdullah's father". The State of Louisville. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  2. ↑ Furones, David (February 16, 2023). "For linebacker and South Florida draft prospect Yasir Abdullah, 'it would be a dream to play for the Dolphins'". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
  3. ↑ Robinson, Cameron Teague (August 13, 2020). "After adding weight, U of L linebacker Yasir Abdullah looking for big year". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
  4. ↑ Cubit, Alexis (August 18, 2022). "How Louisville football linebacker Yasir Abdullah's faith as a Muslim has shaped him". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
  5. ↑ Cubit, Alexis (October 23, 2022). "Yasir Abdullah's versatility is helping Louisville football — and NFL draft predictions". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
  6. ↑ McGavic, Matthew (January 27, 2023). "Yasir Abdullah Named to PFF's Top 101 College Football Players of 2022". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Yasir Abdullah Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  8. ↑ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Yasir Abdullah College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  9. ↑ Oehser, John (April 29, 2023). "NFL Draft Round 5, Pick 136 Overall: Abdullah is the Selection". Jaguars.com. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Yasir Abdullah 2023 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
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