Linfield University Athletics

JUNIOR
Appeared in four games, starting one.
Caught eight passes for 124 yards.
Career long 43 yard catch against University of Redlands.
Three-time letter winner.
 
SOPHOMORE
Appeared in five games before missing the remainder of the 2017 season with injury.
Caught 18 passes for 269 yards and three touchdowns.
Returned 16 punts for 107 yards.
Two-time letter winner.
 
FRESHMAN
Appeared in six games as a freshman in 2016.
Caught one pass for 22 yards that resulted in a touchdown.
Returned seven punts for 30 yards and two kicks for 29 yards.
Letter winner at wide receiver.
 
PUYALLUP HIGH SCHOOL
Had 63 receptions in one season, broke the Puyallup High School record formerly held by NFL wide receiver Dane Looker.
Finished the season with nine touchdowns and 1,006 yards receiving his senior year.
Earned all-state honorable mention.
Second team all-area and first team all-league honors as a senior.
Voted WIAA Player of the Week in week 8 where he had 10 catches for 212 yards and two touchdowns.
Voted co-MVP for his team.
 
PERSONAL
Majoring in sports management.
Son of Trisha Yaden.
 
WHY LINFIELD? I chose Linfield because I loved the small-town football feel that it had, as well as how well known they were having an outstanding business school, and helping their students obtain jobs post grad.
 
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD? Being a student-athlete means being able to wear and represent the purple and white in a professional fashion and being a part of a culture that strives to be great every single day.
 
WHAT MAKES YOU INTERESTING AS A STUDENT-ATHLETE? I do not think many people have a love for the game of football as much as me. While being injured multiple times, it makes you wonder if this sport is really for you. However, the thought of not being around my teammates and coaches everyday was what always drew me back.
 
WHAT IS NEXT AFTER LINFIELD? I hope to make it in the professional sports world in a front office position and I believe Linfield will help me achieve this by teaching me valuable tools to put myself out there, developing my own brand, and learning how to make/keep connections which is very important in getting into the industry that I am seeking.