John Yessner

Height:
6-null
Weight:
185
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
El Segundo, CA
High School:
El Segundo HS

After backing up the X-Backs (wide receivers) his first two years at Cal Poly and switching to safety on defense as a junior, will move back to the offensive side of the ball for his senior season as a slotback ... expected to back up the B-Backs.

2010 -- Played in three games as a reserve safety, but did not make any tackles or record any other statistics ... played in 2011 Spring Game.

2009 -- Played in five games as a reserve wide receiver but did not catch any passes ... made three tackles in 2010 Spring Game.

2008 -- On the roster, but did not play in any games as a redshirt freshman.

2007 -- Redshirt.

High School – Caught 43 passes and notched 45 tackles as a senior at El Segundo High School, helping the Eagles under head coach Steve Shevlin to a 6-5 mark, second-place tie in the Pioneer League and a berth in the CIF-Southern Section playoffs ... scored nine touchdowns while gaining 870 yards on his receptions, recorded three of his seven career interceptions as a senior and also was a punt returner ... earned All-Pioneer League, All-Area and All-CIF-Southern Section honors as a senior in 2006 and was team MVP ... played in Lions All-Star Game ... also was an all-league selection as a junior in 2005 ... also competed in track and field, specializing in the sprints, relays and long jump ... was a CIF-Southern Section divisional qualifier in four events and team MVP ... also lettered in soccer as a freshman and sophomore ... Honor Roll member and earned John Ferraro Scholar-Athlete Award ... member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Personal – Son of Roger and Patty Yessner ... one brother, Luke ... hobbies include sports, video games, going to the beach and being with friends ... along with Doug Shumway, led intramural soccer team to championship ... born December 20, 1988, in Inglewood, CA … majors in kinesiology.