Yahya Black brings rare size, disruption, and run-stuffing upside to Iowa’s front
Black stands out as a massive interior defensive lineman with real trench-anchoring power; at Iowa he started all 13 games in 2024 and finished with 34 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 2 pass breakups, and a blocked field goal, showing impact beyond raw tackle totals[6][9]. Scouts and team coverage described him as a player with a massive frame and modest athleticism, but one who uses that size effectively to hold the point and create disruption, which makes him a strong fit for teams that value gap control, physicality, and run defense[8].
