Todd Yoder

Infobox NFLactive


currentteam=Washington Redskins
currentnumber=87
currentposition=Tight end
birthdate=birth date and age|1978|3|18
birthplace=New Palestine, Indiana
heightft=6
heightin=4
weight=253
debutyear=2000
debutteam=Tampa Bay Buccaneers
college=Vanderbilt
undraftedyear=2000
pastteams=
* Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2000-2003)
* Jacksonville Jaguars (2004)
* Washington Redskins (2005-present)
highlights=
* Super Bowl XXXVII champion
nfl=YOD177981

Todd Yoder (born March 18, 1978 in New Palestine, Indiana) is an American football tight end in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins.

High school career

Yoder attended New Palastine High School in New Palestine, Indiana, where he lettered in football, basketball, and track. In football, he was an All-State running back as a senior, after he rushed for 1,219 yards and made 14 receptions for 12 touchdowns. He played wide receiver as a junior and sophomore.

College career

Yoder was a four-year letterman at Vanderbilt and posted 80 career receptions for 1,267 yards and 8 TDs, during those 4 years. He caught 25 passes for 361 yards and 2 TDs as a senior. He was named to the SEC’s Goodworks Team as a junior. He finished second on the team with 21 receptions during sophomore season. Todd was named to the freshman All-SEC after leading the Commodores in receiving with 21 catches for 471 yards and 3 TDs, and his first collegiate catch was a 50-yard TD reception versus Notre Dame. He graduated with a degree in chemistry.

Pro career

Todd is one of the top blocking tight ends in the NFL. In his career he has 36 catches 401 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Family Life

Todd is the son of Cyndy Yoder who teaches at Center Grove Middle School Central in Greenwood, Indiana.His mom also teaches mathematics on the Green Team.