Former 49ers CB Rock Ya-Sin signs with Lions
Published Mar 20, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports that the Detroit Lions have reached an agreement with former San Francisco 49ers cornerback Rock Ya-Sin.
Ya-Sin (6-0, 195) was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round (No. 34 overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft out of Temple.
In 2024, Ya-Sin appeared in 13 games for the San Francisco 49ers, registering three tackles and two passes defensed while playing eight percent of the defensive snaps, per Pro Football Reference.
Ya-Sin, 28, has recorded 199 tackles (two for a loss), one quarterback hit, 31 passes defensed, two interceptions, and two forced fumbles in 79 game appearances (39 starts) over six NFL seasons.
In addition to time with the Colts and 49ers, Ya-Sin had stints with the Las Vegas Raiders and Baltimore Ravens.
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