#21 Ryan Yaites Season 2025

CAREER
Played in 13 games in his only season with the Tigers in 2023 … Entered the transfer portal in April of 2024 … Joined the LSU program after a blue-chip prep career at John H. Guyer High School in Denton, Texas where he was rated one of the top players in Texas for the Class of 2023 … Recorded 16 tackles, including 6 on special teams, in his only season with the Tiges … Saw action on a total of 242 snaps (124 defense, 118 special teams) in 2023 … Majoring in management.

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2023)
Appeared in all 13 games seeing action as a backup safety and on special teams … Played 124 defensive snaps with a season-high 21 in win over Florida … Played 20 snaps at Missouri and 19 at Mississippi State … Saw action on 118 special teams plays as he was starter on LSU’s kickoff coverage and punt return units … Had season-high 3 tackles in 3 games – Missouri, Florida, and Wisconsin … Broke up a pass at Ole Miss … Provided much needed depth in the back end of LSU’s secondary as a true freshman.

HIGH SCHOOL
Highly-regarded safety prospect from John H. Guyer High School in Denton, Texas … Rated with 4-stars and one of the top players in the Class of 2023 in the state of Texas … Ranked No. 16 nationally at his position in the On3 Composite … In 15 games as a senior, accounted for 63 tackles, 11 pass breakups and 2 interceptions … Played both corner and safety in high school … Team went 14-1 overall, falling in the state semifinals in 2022 … As a junior, earned all-district honors with 42 tackles and 8 pass breakups for 14-2 team that reached the Texas 6A Division II State Championship contest … Under Armour All-American.

RYAN YAITES’ CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 3, 3x (Last: vs. Wisconsin, 2024 ReliaQuest Bowl; First: at Missouri, 2023)
Tackles for Loss: 0
Sacks: 1.0 vs. Arkansas
Interceptions: 0
Passes Breakups: 1 at Ole Miss, 2023
Fumble Recoveries: 0
QB Hurries: 0