Another former Bruin has found a home on an NFL roster. Despite being one of several undrafted UCLA rookie free agents, former Bruins tight end Colson Yankoff signed with the Washington Commanders this week.
Yankoff, who played primarily running back for the Bruins, will use his versatility and size for the Commanders this off-season. Playing both offense and special teams, Yankoff rushed for 83 yards and a touchdown and tallied 334 yards off of 16 returns in the kicking game in his redshirt senior season.
Where Yankoff will be used on the Commanders is still unknown, but his ability as a special teams player and as an offensive threat gives him dual-playing ability, which could help him secure a roster spot down the line.
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Built a bit larger than the NFL Swiss Army knife Taysom Hill, Yankoff is a bargain for the Commanders who can employ his skills in several ways. A potential utility player, the Commanders got a good one in Yankoff, who can do just about everything they ask of him on the field.