Mark Yezovich

Height:
6-null
Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Hometown:
North Braddock, Pa.
High School:
Woodland Hills

2006 Scouting Report: One of three returnees vying for the vacated fullback assignment...will battle sophomore Conredge Collins and redshirt freshman Chris Bova...running back coach David Walker tabbed Yezovich as the most improved backfield performer during 2006 spring drills...could also find himself in the special teams mix.

2005: Did not play in any games.

2004: Did not play in any games.

2003: Redshirted as a true freshman.

High School: Finished his prep career as the all-time leading tackler (267) at perennial power Woodland Hills High...The Associated Press Big School All-State Team (second team)... first team All-Quad East...rushed for 596 yards and nine touchdowns on 109 carries (5.5 avg.) as a senior...defensively had 117 tackles, nine sacks and an interception...had 231 total tackles his final two seasons...helped Woodland Hills to a 13-1 mark and berth in the PIAA Class AAAA championship game his senior year...team went 28-2 (.933) Yezovich[apos]s final two years, winning two WPIAL Class AAAA championships and advancing to the state title game each season...selected to play in the Big 33 Football Classic...Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 'Fabulous 22'... Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 'Terrific 25'...Pittsburgh Post-Gazette All-Quad East...Pittsburgh Tribune-Review All-Class AAAA...Progress Star East 'Elite Top 30'...Pittsburgh Tribune-Review WPIAL Top 10 linebackers list...rated the nation[apos]s No. 20 fullback prospect by Rivals.com...rated the No. 32 prospect in Pennsylvania by Rivals.com...rated Pennsylvania[apos]s No. 30 prospect by SuperPrep... SuperPrep All-Northeast Team...played under Coach George Novak...earned three football letters...also a member of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District Orchestra on string bass...member of the chamber and a cappella choirs.

Personal: Mark Edward Yezovich, born 11/4/84, is the son of Michael and Danette Yezovich...is one of 12 siblings...has four brothers and seven sisters...psychology major.