Yahya Attia, a rising star on the Colorado Buffaloes offensive line, is making waves in his second season. Born in Egypt and developed at the NFL Academy in London, Attia recently earned his first career start against West Virginia Mountaineers, earning a high pass-blocking grade and a spot on Pro Football Focus Big Twelve Team of the Week. Despite injuries sidelining other players, Attias natural versatility has allowed him to step up and gain valuable experience on the field, playing right guard, left guard, and even center. Attias football intelligence, developed through countless hours of studying tape and learning the playbook, has made him one of the smartest players, even as an international newcomer. The summer workout program and strength and conditioning coach Andreu Swasey played pivotal moments in Attias growth, with finishing first in runs during summer workouts boosting his confidence.The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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