Billy Yates (American football)
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| New England Patriots — No. 74 | |
| Offensive guard | |
| Date of birth: April 15, 1980 | |
| Place of birth: Fort Worth, Texas | |
| Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | Weight: 305 lb (138 kg) |
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| 2003 for the Miami Dolphins | |
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| College: Texas A&M | |
| Undrafted in 2003 | |
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Billy Yates (born April 15, 1980 in Fort Worth, Texas) is an American Football offensive lineman for the New England Patriots of the National Football League.
Yates was signed as an undrafted free agent after the 2003 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins. He spent most of the 2004 season on the Patriots' practice squad before being activated for Super Bowl XXXIX. Yates has spent time on and off the Patriots' roster since, making his first career start on October 30, 2006 against the Minnesota Vikings. He injured his leg two weeks later, and was placed on season-ending injured reserve. Yates was re-signed by the Patriots on March 2, 2007, avoiding free agency.
[edit] College career
Yates attended Texas A&M where he majored in agricultural development.
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