2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Thomas Yassmin, TE, Utah

Player Data

Name, Jersey #	Thomas Yassmin, #87
School (Code)	UTUN
DOB, Class Yr	N/A, Sr.
Height, Weight	6050, 248 lbs.
40 Yd Dash	4.68
Position/Depth	TE, Backup
Honors/Captainship	2x Pac 12 Academic Honor Roll
Season Viewed (yr)	2022
Games Watched	11/5 vs.AZUN,11/12 vs. CAST, 1/2/23 vs.PAST
Scout Name / Date	Lawrence Sanft, 8/7/2023

Per Year Stats (Most Recent First)

2022	13 rec 301 yds 6 TDs
2021	1 rec 6 yds
2020	N/A
2019	N/A

Player Summary:

Yassmin is a Senior that has played for the Utes from 2018-2022. Recruited out of Australia having a Rugby background and switched to Football playing the Tight End position. Displays elite size, elite weight and elite speed. Good athletic ability with quick feet, play quickness, play speed, acceleration, movement and balance. Displays good bend and flexibility in his stance. Shows good FBI to recognize defensive fronts at the LOS. Above-average initial quickness with movement on the ball and after the start. Above-average explosion as a blocker using strength and leg drive. Above-average in line blocking ability to down and reach block at the LOS. Very good hands to adjust to the ball in flight. Above-average field awareness as a receiver to locate open areas on the field and awareness of the sideline. Above-average ability to run after the catch with balance and open field vision. Shows lack of pad level on in line blocking to drive and crack block. Average UOH to fight hand placement inside. Average hands to make the tough catch in a crowd. Yassmin should get a more expanded role with the departure of Kincaid in the Utes offense. He is a draftable player with his ability as a blocker and raw skills as a receiver.

Scheme Fit:

Pro Style Zone Blocking scheme 

Power Statement:

Yassmin is a smart, athletic player that lacks the experience to play the position. A developmental player with starter potential.