Ira Yates | Caravel Academy

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Yates TE/ATH

Class

2026

Height

6'2"

Weight

240

HS

Caravel Academy

|

MD

Ira Yates

Ira Yates : Physical Offensive Weapon with Versatility and Toughness After the Catch Ira Yates is a tough,...

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Corey Bailey

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Ira Yates Ira Yates 6'2" | 240 lbs | TE/ATH Caravel Academy | 2026 State MD : Physical Offensive Weapon with Versatility and Toughness After the Catch

Ira Yates Ira Yates 6'2" | 240 lbs | TE/ATH Caravel Academy | 2026 State MD is a tough, athletic offensive weapon who brings a physical edge every time he touches the football. Currently holding offers from West Virginia State and Clarion University, Yates continues to emerge as a versatile playmaker with a downhill mentality.

Lined up primarily at tight end, Yates has also been utilized in the run game by Caravel, where he’s shown he’s far more than another blocking back. On film, he runs through contact with authority, breaking tackles, lowering his shoulder, and fighting for extra yards. His aggressive, no-nonsense running style makes him a difficult matchup in the open field and a reliable chain-mover in short-yardage situations.

After the catch, Yates shifts into a ball-carrier mindset, turning upfield with power. His ability to blend athleticism with physicality gives him true versatility in multiple offensive sets.

With a strong senior season, Yates has the potential to draw more attention as a tough, multipurpose threat who can contribute at the next level in a variety of ways.

Written 2 months ago

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