T. J. Yates
Yates with the Atlanta Falcons in 2015 | |||||||||||||||
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | |||||||||||||||
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| Title | Passing game coordinator | ||||||||||||||
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| Born | May 28, 1987 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. | ||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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| Position | Quarterback (No. 13, 6, 9, 2) | ||||||||||||||
| High school | Pope (Marietta, Georgia) | ||||||||||||||
| College | North Carolina (2006–2010) | ||||||||||||||
| NFL draft | 2011: 5th round, 152nd overall pick | ||||||||||||||
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Taylor Jonathan Yates (born May 28, 1987) is an American football coach and former player who currently serves as the passing game coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played professionally as a quarterback in the NFL. After playing college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels, Yates was selected by the Houston Texans in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL draft. He was also a member of the Atlanta Falcons, Miami Dolphins, and Buffalo Bills. Since retiring from play, Yates has served as an assistant coach for both the Texans and Falcons.