Yiadom Selected in Third Round of 2018 NFL Draft

DALLAS, TEXAS – Boston College cornerback Isaac Yiadom was selected by the Denver Broncos with the 99^th overall pick in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft Friday evening. Yiadom becomes the second Boston College defensive back drafted by the Broncos in the last three seasons as he joins former BC teammate Justin Simmons in Denver.

Yiadom was one of two Eagles drafted Friday as Harold Landry was selected earlier in the night in the second round by the Tennessee Titans.

"Isaac has really blossomed during his career at BC and will be a great pro with the Broncos," said Boston College head coach Steve Addazio. "As a defensive back, he brings great size and athleticism to the position and was a player we could always count on."

Yiadom is the 13^th player drafted during the Addazio era at Boston College. The Worcester, Mass., native is the 212^th player in Boston College history to be selected in the NFL or AFL Draft.

Boston College has now had multiple players selected in five consecutive NFL Drafts.

Yiadom started all 13 games as a senior and finished the season with 53 tackles. He was second on the team with seven pass breakups and part of a pass defense that tied for 12^th nationally with 18 interceptions.

The BC graduate was given the Jay McGillis Award in the spring of 2017, given to the defensive back that best exemplifies the personal qualities of team dedication and leadership by example, an extraordinary competitive spirit and a personal concern for family, friends and teammates.

Boston College's NFL Draft Picks Under Steve Addazio
2018
Round 2, Pick 41, Harold Landry, DE, Tennessee Titans
Round 3, Pick 99, Isaac Yiadom, CB, Denver Broncos

2017
Round 3, Pick 91, John Johnson, S, Los Angeles Rams
Round 5, Pick 163, Matt Milano, LB, Buffalo Bills

2016
Round 3, Pick 98, Justin Simmons, S, Denver Broncos
Round 7, Pick 232, Steven Daniels, LB, Washington Redskins

2015
Round 6, Pick 190, Ian Silberman, OL, San Francisco 49ers
Round 7, Pick 208, Andy Galik, C, Tennessee Titans
Round 7, Pick 237, Brian Mihalik, DE, Philadelphia Eagles

2014
Round 4, Pick 113, Andre Williams, RB, New York Giants
Round 4, Pick 132, Kevin Pierre-Louis, LB, Seattle Seahawks
Round 7, Pick 229, Nate Freese, K, Detroit Lions
Round 7, Pick 243, Kaleb Ramsey, DE, San Francisco 49ers

#20 Isaac Yiadom
Defensive Back • 6-1 • 190 • Senior
Worcester, Mass. • Doherty Memorial

YIADOM'S CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 8 at No. 2 Clemson, Sept. 23, 2017
Pass breakups: 3 vs. Buffalo, Oct. 1, 2016
Interceptions: 1, three times
Fumbles forced: 1 at Massachusetts, Sept. 10, 2016

NOTES: Presented with the Jay McGillis Memorial Scholarship Award at the conclusion of spring practice in 2017.

2017 (SENIOR): Started all 13 games at cornerback … 53 tackles and second on the team with seven pass breakups in 2017 … part of a pass defense that tied for 12th nationally with 18 interceptions and ranked third nationally in pass efficiency defense … six tackles in the victory at Northern Illinois (9/1/17) … four tackles and saved two long touchdown runs against Notre Dame (9/16/17) by running down the ND running backs … big-time performance at No. 2 Clemson (9/23/17), finishing with a career-high eight tackles and his second career interception … two pass breakups and one TFL against Clemson … five tackles and a pass breakup in the win over Central Michigan (9/30/17) … third career interception to go along with five tackles and a pass breakup against No. 16 Virginia Tech (10/7/17) … five tackles against No. 23 NC State (11/11/17) … recovered a fumble by Kamrin Moore (on a turnover Moore recovered) to help setup BC's game-winning field goal at Louisville (10/14/17) … two pass breakups and three tackles in the Virginia win (10/21/17) … four tackles in the 42-14 victory at Syracuse (11/25/17).

2016 (JUNIOR): Played in all 13 games, making eight starts at left corner … recorded 26 total tackles, including 17 solo stops … led the Eagles with 10 pass breakups … also had two tackles for a loss of five yards and forced a fumble … part of the defense that ranked in the top 10 in the country in eight categories, including ninth in total defense (314.2 yards/game), second in sacks (3.62 sacks/game) and 10th in turnovers gained (27) … recorded first career forced fumble against Massachusetts (Sept. 10) and tallied four tackles ... recorded a career-high three pass breakups against Buffalo (Oct. 1) and assisted on a tackle for a loss, the first of career … notched four tackles, three solo, at Florida State (Nov. 11) … recorded three solo tackles and a tackle for loss in the Quick Lane Bowl victory over Maryland (Dec. 26).

2015 (SOPHOMORE): Started seven of the nine games he played in …. recorded 15 solo tackles, three assisted takedowns, an interception and five pass breakups … amassed a season-high six solo stops vs. Florida State (Sept. 18) … registered two tackles in both the Northern Illinois (Sept. 26) and Duke (Oct. 3) games … also broke up a pass against the Blue Devils … made a tackle and broke up a pass vs. Wake Forest (Oct. 10) … tallied his first career interception and set a career high with two pass breakups at Louisville (Oct. 24) … added four tackles and a pass breakup over his final two games vs. Virginia Tech (Oct. 31) and Syracuse (Nov. 28).

2014 (FRESHMAN): Saw time in all 13 games, mainly on special teams … competed in 127 plays on special teams … tallied 13 tackles on the season … recorded first career tackle at Massachusetts (Aug. 30) … had one tackle against Maine (Sept. 20) … recorded two solo tackles against Colorado State (Sept. 27) … had a solo tackle at NC State (Oct. 11) … tallied two tackles (one solo) and pass breakup at Wake Forest (Oct. 25) … recorded a season-high four tackles (one solo) at Virginia Tech (Nov. 1) … made two unassisted tackles against Penn State in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl (Dec. 27).

HIGH SCHOOL: Ranked the No. 3 recruit from Massachusetts by ESPN ... member of the 2013 Division 4 State Championship team ... earned 2013 Massachusetts High School Football Coaches Association All-State Super 26 honors ... also tallied 2013 Mass Prep Stars Pre-Season Super Team and ESPN Boston Pre-Season All-State honors ... recorded 107 tackles, one forced fumble and two interceptions as a senior ... made 60 tackles and six interceptions as a junior.

PERSONAL: Isaac Yiadom … earned a degree in communication major from the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences … recipient of the Martignetti Family Scholarship Fund … son of Bridgette and Isaac Yiadom.

Yiadom Selected in Third Round of 2018 NFL Draft

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