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2013-2017

Western Kentucky

Deon Yelder

TE • 6'4" • 255 lbs • Louisville, KY, USA

Vertical playmakerExplosive finisher

Deon Yelder reads as a vertical playmaker based on recent role and receiving efficiency.

Usage / Role

33%

Rotational offensive role

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Impact Production

100

Top-tier box-score impact for a tight end

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Reliability

100

Regular contributor with several takeover games

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Star Power

85

Elite ceiling indicators

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Career Arc

Value trend by season

Best season by Season Value: 2016 Regular Season · Western Kentucky

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Snapshot

Career Teams
1
Unique Seasons
5
Program Path
Western Kentucky
Peak Game
Peak game by takeover score: Georgia State

Player Story

Deon Yelder built his college career from 2013 through 2017 as a tight end from Louisville, KY wearing No. 19, spending time with Western Kentucky. The clearest part of Deon Yelder's career was his receiving role: 52...

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Deon Yelder, TE. Best season Best season by Season Value: 2016 Regular Season · Western Kentucky. Deon Yelder reads as a vertical playmaker based on recent role and receiving efficiency.

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Latest team and position
Western Kentucky · TE
Career Receiving Yards
688
Tracked sample
5 unique seasons · 6 entries · 13 games
Best season
2016 Regular Season · Western Kentucky
Top game
Georgia State
Latest roster
No. 19 · Class 2017
2017 Receiving yards rank
688 receiving yards · TE 3rd (top 1%) · Conference USA 9th (top 5%) · National 112th (top 6%)

Deon Yelder played TE for Western Kentucky. Across 5 tracked seasons, Deon Yelder recorded 15 rushing yards, 688 receiving yards, and 1 tackles. His top tracked season came in 2017 with Western Kentucky.

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