Houston Cougars#1 · LB Jaden Yates
89 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-1
- Weight
- 225 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Columbus, OH
Jaden Yates is a LB (#1) for Houston, from Columbus, OH. In the 2026 season he has 29 tackles and 1 sack over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 19
Sacks 15
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 11
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 14
Efficiency
Tackles per game 18
Sack rate 15
Coverage 10
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 19
Havoc rate 13
Measurables
Height 7
Weight 12
Frame 9
Experience 17
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- Updates. Recomputed on Mondays once the week's games are final. Corrections are logged in our editorial & corrections policy.
2026 season
29
Tackles
1.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
2.5
Tackles for loss
1
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Jaden Yates career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | HOU | 4 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | MISS | 15 | 55 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | MRSH | 13 | 114 | 0.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | MRSH | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 36 | 204 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
17
6
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs UCF | W 27-17 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | at Georgia Southern | W 42-28 | 9 | 0.5 |
| Sep 18 | at Texas Tech | L 26-28 | 11 | 0.5 |
| Sep 5 | vs Oregon State | W 33-20 | 8 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowHouston LB: #1
- ClassSenior
- HometownColumbus, OH
Jaden Yates: Houston LB profile and stats
Jaden Yates is a LB (#1) for Houston, from Columbus, OH. This profile tracks Jaden Yates's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Houston roster, the Big 12 players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Houston sits in the race, check the live Big 12 standings.
Jaden Yates in the news
All newsRecapHouston beat UCF 27-17 (Week 5, 2026)Houston beat UCF 27-17 at TDECU Stadium. Now Houston is 4-1, 1-1 in Big 12 play, and UCF is 3-2, 1-1 in Big 12 play.2026-10-03RecapHouston beat Georgia Southern 42-28 (Week 4, 2026)Houston beat Georgia Southern 42-28 at Allen E. Paulson Stadium. Now Houston is 3-1, 0-1 in Big 12 play, and Georgia Southern is 1-3.2026-09-26RecapHouston beat Southern 77-6 (Week 2, 2026)Houston beat Southern 77-6 at TDECU Stadium. Now Houston is 2-0, and Southern is 1-2.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Jaden Yates play for?
Jaden Yates plays for Houston, wearing #1 at LB.
What position does Jaden Yates play?
Jaden Yates is a LB for Houston.
How tall is Jaden Yates?
Jaden Yates is 6-1 and weighs 225 lb.
What year is Jaden Yates in?
Jaden Yates is listed as a senior on the Houston roster.
Where is Jaden Yates from?
Jaden Yates is from Columbus, OH.
How many tackles does Jaden Yates have?
Jaden Yates has 29 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.