Russ Yeast was drafted No. 253 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Kansas State. 36 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value
2022 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 32 · #253 overall
Russ Yeast Kansas State Draft
Russ Yeast was drafted No. 253 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Kansas State. 36 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #253
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2022
- NFL games
- 36
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 442nd at Kansas State
The pick
How Russ Yeast came off the board in 2022.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Kansas State
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'10" · 195 lbs
- Hometown
- Greenwood, IN
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
36 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value
- Games played
- 36
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 442nd among Kansas State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4100% of career value
- Final season
- 20242 years after the draft
Around pick 253
Who came off the board on either side of Russ Yeast.
Rutgers
Coastal Carolina
California
NC State
Kansas State in the 2022 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Kansas State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Kansas State · 2× Pro Bowl
#57
Jon McGraw
DB · NYJ · 2002
Kansas State
#47
Thomas Randolph
DB · NYG · 1994
Kansas State
#145
Jerametrius Butler
DB · LAR · 2001
Kansas State
#173
Demarcus Faggins
DB · HOU · 2002
Kansas State
#29
Chris Canty
DB · NE · 1997
Kansas State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Russ Yeast in the 2022 NFL Draft
Russ Yeast is a Defensive back out of Kansas State selected No. 253 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2022 NFL Draft. 36 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value Kansas State has produced 85 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Russ Yeast drafted?
Russ Yeast was selected No. 253 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2022 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 32). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/russ-yeast.
What college did Russ Yeast play for?
Russ Yeast played college football at Kansas State in the Big 12. See every Kansas State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kansas-state-wildcats.
How did Russ Yeast's NFL career turn out?
36 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/russ-yeast.