Yahya Black is a defensive tackle who played college football at the University of Iowa. He is 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 336 pounds. At the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, he ran the 40-yard dash in 5.39 seconds, had a 25.5-inch vertical jump, an 8-foot-5 broad jump, and a 4.72-second 20-yard shuttle, according to the NFL’s official website.
Black started his college football career at Iowa in 2020, playing in 4 games with 3 tackles. In 2021, he played in 14 games and made 18 tackles. In 2022, he had 11 tackles and 1 sack in 8 games. In 2023, he recorded 51 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 14 games. In 2024, he finished with 34 tackles, 1 sack, and 2 pass breakups in 13 games. Black was named Honorable Mention All-Big Ten in both 2023 and 2024.
Yahya Black's hometown
Yahya Black's hometown is Marshall, Minnesota (as per the official NFL website).
Black attended Marshall High School in his hometown, where he set a school record with 17.5 career sacks. He was a team captain and earned all-state honors also being named the district Defensive Player of the Year as a senior. As a junior, he was recognized as the district Defensive Lineman of the Year (via the Iowa Hawkeyes roster page).
Yahya Black's birthplace
Yahya Black was born in Marshall, Minnesota, on April 21, 2002 (via ESPN).
Yahya Black's nationality
Yahya Black holds American nationality.
FAQs on Yahya Black
A. No, Yahya Black isn’t married as of April 2025.
A. Yahya Black attended Marshall High School.
A. No, Yahya Black does not have children as of April 2025.
A. Yes, Yahya Black participated in the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine.
