BIOGRAPHY
Isaac Yiadom was born on February 20th, 1996, in Worcester, Massachusets. He is a cornerback in the NFL.
During high school, Yiadom was ranked the No. Three recruits from Massachusetts by ESPN. He was a member of the 2013 Division 4 State Championship team and earned 2013 Massachusetts High School Football Coaches Association All-State Super 26 honors. He made 60 tackles and six interceptions as a junior. Yiadom recorded 107 tackles, one forced fumble and two interceptions as a senior.
During his freshman season in 2014, Yiadom saw time in all 13 games, mainly on special teams. He competed in 127 plays on special teams. As a sophomore in 2015, he started seven of the nine games he played in. Yiadom recorded 15 solo tackles, three assisted takedowns, an interception, and five pass breakups.
During his junior season in 2016, Yiadom played in all 13 games, making eight starts at left corner. He recorded 26 total tackles, including 17 solo stops. Yiadom led the Eagles with ten pass breakups and also had two tackles for a loss of five yards and forced a fumble. He was 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).
In 2017 during his senior season, Yiadom started all 13 games at cornerback. He had 53 tackles and second on the team with seven pass breakups in 2017. Yiadom was part of a pass defense that tied for 12th nationally with 18 interceptions and ranked third nationally in pass efficiency defense.
The Denver Broncos selected Yiadom in the third round (99th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft. Yiadom was the 11th cornerback drafted in 2018.
On May 25, 2018, the Denver Broncos signed Yiadom to a four-year contract.
Yiadom was traded to the New York Giants for a 2021 seventh-round draft pick on September 3, 2020.
On November 17, 2022, Yiadom was signed to the New Orleans Saints practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on December 5.
Yiadom re-signed with the Saints on March 23, 2023.
