Missouri State

Independence CC
2024: Played in 8 games for coach Keith Donerson as a sophomore at Independence (Kan.) Community College ... Racked up 16 total tackles with 1.5 tackles for loss (4 yard) and an 11-yard fumble recovery ... Was out of football in 2023. 

Tennessee State
2022: Saw action in 2 games as a true freshman to earn a redshirt ... Finished with a tackle at Eastern Washington in the season opener (9/3/22) ... Also saw playing time against Middle Tennessee (9/17/22) for coach Eddie George's Tigers.

High School
Was a two-year starter for coach Eric Hudson at Robert E. Lee High in Montgomery, Ala. ... Was a 6A first-team all-state-linebacker his senior year (2021) after bringing down 108 ball carriers with 12.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks and 6 interceptions ... Also earned all-metro first-team honors ... Led Generals to a 9-3 record in his final prep campaign.

Personal
Austin Yelder was born 11/17/03 in Metaire, La. ... Son of Arthur Douglas and Zsaquez Poole of Montgomery, Ala. ... Has three brothers, Jacoby, Jimari and Jace, and a sister, Auri ... Cousin Deon Yelder played tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs (2018-21) ... Majoring in Information Technology.