Abdurrahman "Rock" ibn Ramadan Ya-Sin (born May 23, 1996) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played college football at

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, before transferring to

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. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

High school career

Ya-Sin attended

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in Decatur, Georgia. He was ranked as a two-star recruit and committed to

on February 5, 2015.

College career

After

decided to move to a non-scholarship conference in the FCS, Ya-Sin transferred mid-year to

. After recording 44

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, two tackles-for-loss, two

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s, and 12 pass breakups, Ya-Sin was selected to play in the

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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

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, Ya-Sin recorded his first career interception off a pass thrown by

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in the 33–13 win. Ya-Sin was named to

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’ 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

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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.

Las Vegas Raiders

On March 16, 2022, Ya-Sin was traded to the

in exchange for

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References

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1996 births Living people People from Decatur, Georgia Players of American football from Georgia (U.S. state) Sportspeople from DeKalb County, Georgia American football cornerbacks Presbyterian Blue Hose football players Temple Owls football players Indianapolis Colts players Las Vegas Raiders players {{defensiveback-1990s-stub