Yahya Attia
Junior offensive lineman on Colorado's 2026 roster. From London, England — one of 25 players from England in FBS this season.
6′4″ · 340 lb · London · NFL Academy
The story
Junior offensive lineman on Colorado's 2026 roster. From London, England — one of 25 players from England in FBS this season.
- Signed with Colorado in 2024.
From London, England — one of 25 players from England in FBS this season.
His career
2024
- Signed with Coloradoout of NFL Academy
Awards
Yahya Attia plays offensive line for Colorado.
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The unit he anchors ranks 14th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Colorado has produced 2 All-Conference offensive linemen. 3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. David Bakhtiari went on to the NFL out of this room (2013).
Where he came from
From London, England — one of 25 players from England in FBS this season.
Background
AT COLORADO HONORS PFF Big 12 LG of the Week (Week 11) 2025 (RS - Fr.) Played in 10 games during the 2025 season, starting in four. Made his first career start at home against Iowa State in week seven at tight end. His first career start on the offensive line came on the road in week 10 against…