Yahya Black

Yahya Black
Iowa Hawkeyes – No. 94
PositionDefensive tackle
ClassSenior
MajorEducation Studies and Human Relations
Personal information
Born: (2002-04-21) April 21, 2002 (age 22)
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight317 lb (144 kg)
Career history
College
  • Iowa (2020–present)
High schoolMarshall (Marshall, Minnesota)

Yahya Black (born April 21, 2002) is an American college football defensive tackle for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Early life

Black attended Marshall High School in Marshall, Minnesota. He was rated as a three-star recruit and commit to play college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes.[1]

College career

As a freshman, Black notched three tackles with half a tackle being for a loss.[2] In week four of the 2021 season, he forced a fumble as he helped the Hawkeyes to a win over Colorado State.[3] In the 2021 season, Black totaled 18 tackles, two pass deflection, and a forced fumble.[4] Black finished the 2022 season with 11 tackles with one and a half being for a loss, a sack, and two pass deflections.[5] In week seven of the 2023 season, he notched four tackles, a sack, a forced fumble, and a safety, in a win over Wisconsin.[6] During the 2023 season, Black started all 14 games for the Hawkeyes where he tallied 51 tackles with five being for a loss, three and a half sacks, and five pass deflections.[7][8]

References

  1. ^ Dochterman, Scott (February 3, 2020). "Why 4-star athlete Yahya Black is a dream recruit for Iowa". The New York Times. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  2. ^ "Yahya Black 2020 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  3. ^ Steppe, John. "Iowa defensive lineman Yahya Black has opportunity to showcase 'unique ability'". The Gazette. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  4. ^ "Yahya Black 2021 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  5. ^ "Yahya Black 2022 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  6. ^ McGowan, Matt (October 15, 2023). "Highlight to Watch: Iowa defensive tackle Yahya Black's safety against Wisconsin". The Daily Iowan. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  7. ^ Bohnenkamp, John (June 26, 2024). "Yahya Black Happy to Be Back". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  8. ^ Clough, Eliot (December 6, 2023). "SOURCE: Yahya Black Expected to Return in 2024". Rivals.com. Retrieved July 13, 2024.