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	\| birth_date = {{birth date and age\|1999\|5\|8}}		\| birth_date = {{birth date and age\|1999\|5\|8}}
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	'''Craig Russell Yeast II''' (born May 8, 1999) is an American professional ] ] ~~who~~ is a ~~free~~ ~~agent~~. He played ] at ] and ].		'''Craig Russell Yeast II''' (born May 8, 1999) is an American professional ] ] for the ] of the ] (NFL). He has previously played in the ] (NFL) for the ] and ]. He played ] at ] and ].

	==College career==		==College career==
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	\| note = All values from ]<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1021886&DraftYear=2022 \|title=2022 NFL Draft Scout Russ Yeast College Football Profile \|access-date=July 14, 2023 \|website=DraftScout.com}}</ref>		\| note = All values from ]<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1021886&DraftYear=2022 \|title=2022 NFL Draft Scout Russ Yeast College Football Profile \|access-date=July 14, 2023 \|website=DraftScout.com}}</ref>
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			===Los Angeles Rams===

	Yeast was selected by the ] in the seventh round, 253rd overall, in the ].<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Jackson \|first=Stu \|date=April 30, 2022 \|title=Russ Yeast bringing versatility to Rams secondary \|url=https://www.therams.com/news/russ-yeast-defensive-back-rams-versatility-nfl-draft \|access-date=March 10, 2023 \|website=TheRams.com}}</ref> He played largely on special teams during his rookie season with the Rams. He earned an increased role on defense in the final month, and he made his first NFL start in the Rams' season finale against the ] on January 8, 2023. Yeast left that game early with a ] that kept him in a hospital overnight in Seattle.<ref>{{~~cite~~ web \|~~last1~~=Barshop \|~~first1~~=Sarah \|title=Rams' Russ Yeast hospitalized with chest injury, in stable condition \|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35409620/rams-russ-yeast-hospitalized-chest-injury-stable-condition ~~\|website=ESPN.com~~ \|access-date=September 29, 2023}}</ref>		Yeast was selected by the ] in the seventh round, 253rd overall, in the ].<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Jackson \|first=Stu \|date=April 30, 2022 \|title=Russ Yeast bringing versatility to Rams secondary \|url=https://www.therams.com/news/russ-yeast-defensive-back-rams-versatility-nfl-draft \|access-date=March 10, 2023 \|website=TheRams.com}}</ref> He played largely on special teams during his rookie season with the Rams. He earned an increased role on defense in the final month, and he made his first NFL start in the Rams' season finale against the ] on January 8, 2023. Yeast left that game early with a ] that kept him in a hospital overnight in Seattle.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Barshop \|first=Sarah \|date=January 8, 2023 \|title=Rams' Russ Yeast hospitalized with chest injury, in stable condition \|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35409620/rams-russ-yeast-hospitalized-chest-injury-stable-condition \|access-date=September 29, 2023 \|website=ESPN.com}}</ref>

	After the offseason departures of Rams safeties ] and ], Yeast became the Rams' starting free safety during ] in 2023. He lost his starting job by midseason, being replaced by veteran ].		After the offseason departures of Rams safeties ] and ], Yeast became the Rams' starting free safety during ] in 2023. He lost his starting job by midseason, being replaced by veteran ].

	After fighting for a roster spot in 2024, he made the final roster as a backup, but was waived on September 14, 2024.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Rams waive former starting safety\|url=https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2024/9/14/24244860/rams-waive-former-starting-safety-russ-yeast\|work=Turf Show Times\|date=September 14, 2024}}</ref>		After fighting for a roster spot in 2024, he made the final roster as a backup, but was waived on September 14, 2024.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Rams waive former starting safety\|url=https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2024/9/14/24244860/rams-waive-former-starting-safety-russ-yeast\|work=Turf Show Times\|date=September 14, 2024}}</ref>

			===Carolina Panthers===
			On September 18, 2024, Yeast was signed to the ] practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster a week later.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Adam Thielen placed on injured reserve, among other moves\|url=https://www.panthers.com/news/adam-thielen-placed-on-injured-reserve-among-other-moves-jordan-fuller\|author=Gantt, Darin\|website=Panthers.com\|date=September 24, 2024}}</ref> He was released on October 8 and re-signed to the practice squad two days later.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Panthers add offensive line and outside linebacker depth\|url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-add-offensive-line-and-outside-linebacker-depth-cade-mays\|author=Gantt, Darin\|website=Panthers.com\|date=October 8, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|last1=Gantt \|first1=Darin \|title=Panthers add three back to practice squad \|url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-add-three-back-to-practice-squad \|website=panthers.com \|access-date=11 October 2024}}</ref> He was promoted back to the active roster on October 26, but released two days later.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Nick Scott placed on IR, among other safety moves\|url=https://www.panthers.com/news/nick-scott-placed-on-ir-among-other-safety-moves-sam-franklin-russ-yeast\|author=Gantt, Darin\|website=Panthers.com\|date=October 26, 2024}}</ref>

			===Arizona Cardinals===
			On November 6, 2024, Yeast was signed to the ]' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Arizona Cardinals sign safety Russ Yeast to practice squad\|url=https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2024/11/6/24289657/arizona-cardinals-sign-safety-russ-yeast-to-practice-squad-2024-nfl-roster-rams-panthers\|work=Revenge of the Birds\|publisher=SB Nation\|date=November 6, 2024}}</ref> He was released by the Cardinals on November 11.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=NFL Practice Squad Updates: 11/11/24\|url=https://www.profootballrumors.com/2024/11/nfl-practice-squad-updates-11-11-24\|access-date=November 11, 2024\|website=profootballrumors.com\|language=en}}</ref>

			===Houston Texans===
			On November 27, 2024, Yeast was signed to the ]' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Houston Texans Transactions (11-27-2024)\|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-11-27-2024\|website=HoustonTexans.com\|date=November 27, 2024}}</ref>

	==Personal life==		==Personal life==
	Yeast's father, ], was a star receiver at the ] before playing professionally in the NFL and the ]. Yeast's mother, Tori Tillman Yeast, played basketball at Kentucky.<ref>{{cite web \|~~last1~~=Jones \|~~first1~~=Steve \|title=~~Son~~ of UK legend, Yeast carves own path to ~~UofL~~ \|url=https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/louisville/2017/01/08/louisville-football-commitment-russ-yeast-carves-own-path/96316760/ \|~~website=courier-journal.com~~ ~~\|publisher=Louisville Courier-Journal \|~~access-date=~~September 29, 2023~~}}</ref> His sister, Kiyah, is a sprinter on the ] track team.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Kiyah Yeast \|url=https://gocards.com/sports/track-and-field/roster/kiyah-yeast/14120 \|access-date=September 29, 2023 \|website=Louisville Cardinals Athletics}}</ref>		Yeast's father, ], was a star receiver at the ] before playing professionally in the NFL and the ]. Yeast's mother, Tori Tillman Yeast, played basketball at Kentucky.<ref name="a636">{{cite web \| last=Jones \| first=Steve \| title=Russ Yeast, son of UK legend Craig Yeast, carves own path with Louisville commitment \| website=Louisville Courier-Journal\| date=2017-01-08 \| url=https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/louisville/2017/01/08/louisville-football-commitment-russ-yeast-carves-own-path/96316760/ \| access-date=2024-11-02}}</ref> His sister, Kiyah, is a sprinter on the ] track team.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Kiyah Yeast \|url=https://gocards.com/sports/track-and-field/roster/kiyah-yeast/14120 \|access-date=September 29, 2023 \|website=Louisville Cardinals Athletics}}</ref>

	==References==		==References==
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Latest revision as of 04:41, 6 January 2025

American football player (born 1999)

American football player

Russ Yeast

Yeast in 2021

No. 25 – Houston Texans

Position:

Safety

Personal information

Born:

(1999-05-08) May 8, 1999 (age 25)
Danville, Kentucky, U.S.

Height:

5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)

Weight:

191 lb (87 kg)

Career information

High school:

Center Grove
(Greenwood, Indiana)

College:

Louisville (2017–2020)
Kansas State (2021)

NFL draft:

2022 / round: 7 / pick: 253

Career history

* Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Roster status:

Practice squad

Career highlights and awards

First-team All-Big 12 (2021)

Career NFL statistics as of Week 8, 2024

Total tackles:	81
Pass deflections:	5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Craig Russell Yeast II (born May 8, 1999) is an American professional football safety for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He has previously played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles Rams and Carolina Panthers. He played college football at Louisville and Kansas State.

College career

Yeast played college football at Louisville from 2017 to 2020 before transferring to Kansas State for the 2021 season.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)	192 lb (87 kg)	31+3⁄4 in (0.81 m)	9 in (0.23 m)	4.58 s	1.59 s	2.67 s	4.35 s	6.82 s	37.5 in (0.95 m)	9 ft 11 in (3.02 m)	18 reps
All values from Pro Day

Los Angeles Rams

Yeast was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the seventh round, 253rd overall, in the 2022 NFL draft. He played largely on special teams during his rookie season with the Rams. He earned an increased role on defense in the final month, and he made his first NFL start in the Rams' season finale against the Seattle Seahawks on January 8, 2023. Yeast left that game early with a pulmonary contusion that kept him in a hospital overnight in Seattle.

After the offseason departures of Rams safeties Taylor Rapp and Nick Scott, Yeast became the Rams' starting free safety during training camp in 2023. He lost his starting job by midseason, being replaced by veteran John Johnson.

After fighting for a roster spot in 2024, he made the final roster as a backup, but was waived on September 14, 2024.

Carolina Panthers

On September 18, 2024, Yeast was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster a week later. He was released on October 8 and re-signed to the practice squad two days later. He was promoted back to the active roster on October 26, but released two days later.

Arizona Cardinals

On November 6, 2024, Yeast was signed to the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad. He was released by the Cardinals on November 11.

Houston Texans

On November 27, 2024, Yeast was signed to the Houston Texans' practice squad.

Personal life

Yeast's father, Craig, was a star receiver at the University of Kentucky before playing professionally in the NFL and the Canadian Football League. Yeast's mother, Tori Tillman Yeast, played basketball at Kentucky. His sister, Kiyah, is a sprinter on the Louisville track team.

References

"Russ Yeast College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
Green, Arne (December 30, 2021). "Russ Yeast has been an impact transfer for Kansas State football's defense". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
"2022 NFL Draft Scout Russ Yeast College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
Jackson, Stu (April 30, 2022). "Russ Yeast bringing versatility to Rams secondary". TheRams.com. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
Barshop, Sarah (January 8, 2023). "Rams' Russ Yeast hospitalized with chest injury, in stable condition". ESPN.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
"Rams waive former starting safety". Turf Show Times. September 14, 2024.
Gantt, Darin (September 24, 2024). "Adam Thielen placed on injured reserve, among other moves". Panthers.com.
Gantt, Darin (October 8, 2024). "Panthers add offensive line and outside linebacker depth". Panthers.com.
Gantt, Darin. "Panthers add three back to practice squad". panthers.com. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
Gantt, Darin (October 26, 2024). "Nick Scott placed on IR, among other safety moves". Panthers.com.
"Arizona Cardinals sign safety Russ Yeast to practice squad". Revenge of the Birds. SB Nation. November 6, 2024.
"NFL Practice Squad Updates: 11/11/24". profootballrumors.com. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
"Houston Texans Transactions (11-27-2024)". HoustonTexans.com. November 27, 2024.
Jones, Steve (January 8, 2017). "Russ Yeast, son of UK legend Craig Yeast, carves own path with Louisville commitment". Louisville Courier-Journal. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
"Kiyah Yeast". Louisville Cardinals Athletics. Retrieved September 29, 2023.

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v t e Houston Texans roster
Active	0 Azeez Al-Shaair 2 Robert Woods 4 Kamari Lassiter 6 Tommy Townsend 7 C. J. Stroud 8 John Metchie III 10 Davis Mills 11 Jeff Okudah 12 Nico Collins 13 Del'Shawn Phillips 15 Kaʻimi Fairbairn 17 Kris Boyd 18 Diontae Johnson 19 Xavier Hutchinson 21 Calen Bullock 23 Eric Murray 24 Derek Stingley Jr. 27 Myles Bryant 28 Joe Mixon 29 M. J. Stewart 31 Dameon Pierce 33 Dare Ogunbowale 35 Jake Hansen 37 D'Angelo Ross 39 Henry To'oTo'o 43 Neville Hewitt 45 Devin White 46 Jon Weeks 48 Christian Harris 51 Will Anderson Jr. 52 Jerry Hughes 53 Kendrick Green 54 Jarrett Patterson 55 Danielle Hunter 57 Blake Fisher 64 Nick Broeker 69 Shaq Mason 70 Juice Scruggs 71 Tytus Howard 72 Tommy Togiai 75 Austin Deculus 76 Kenyon Green 78 Laremy Tunsil 83 Irv Smith Jr. 86 Dalton Schultz 87 Cade Stover 91 Folorunso Fatukasi 92 Dylan Horton 93 Kurt Hinish 95 Derek Barnett 96 Denico Autry 97 Mario Edwards Jr. 98 Tim Settle
Practice squad	14 Jared Wayne 16 Kedon Slovis 22 Jawhar Jordan 25 Russ Yeast 26 J. J. Taylor 30 Anthony Averett 34 Troy Hairston 41 Gregory Junior 47 Andrew Beck 50 Solomon Byrd 58 Scott Quessenberry 66 Kilian Zierer (Int.) 79 Tremayne Anchrum 81 Jaxon Janke 88 Johnny Johnson III 89 Xavier Johnson 94 Jayden Peevy
Reserve lists	1 Stefon Diggs (IR) 3 Tank Dell (IR) 5 Jalen Pitre (IR) 9 Brevin Jordan (IR) 18 Case Keenum (IR) 20 Jimmie Ward (IR) 32 Ka'dar Hollman (IR) 36 Brandon Hill (IR) 40 Dalton Keene (IR) 44 British Brooks (IR) 56 Jamal Hill (IR) 72 Jaylon Thomas (IR) 74 Zachary Thomas (NF-Ill.) 77 LaDarius Henderson (NFI) 85 Teagan Quitoriano (IR)

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