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2026 MIT Football Roster

21 Yamin Jothi

  • Position DB
  • Height 6-1
  • Weight 175
  • Class First Year
  • Hometown Cary, N.C.
  • High School Green Hope
  • Major Mathematics and Computer Science

Biography

Before MIT:
  • ESPN Radio 99.9 FM Scholar Athlete
  • Three-year football letter winner and two-year track & field letter winner
  • Football team captain
  • Three-time Academic All-Conference (Football)
  • Two-time Academic All-Conference (Track & Field)
  • Led the team in pass breakups during each of his final two seasons
  • 2026 school record holder in the 100 meters (11.23)
  • AP Scholar with Distinction
  • Graduated summa cum laude
Personal:
  • Born in Rockville, Maryland, and moved to Cary, North Carolina, at age one
  • Son of Raja and Asba
  • Has one younger sister, Samaya
  • Enjoys competing, weight training, sprinting, hiking, reading, and spending time with family and friends
  • Favorite Sports Memory: Game winning interception against Athens Drive
Why MIT?
  • "I chose MIT because it offers the rare opportunity to compete at a high level in football while receiving a world-class education. I was drawn to its collaborative culture and the chance to challenge myself both academically and athletically. It felt like the ideal place to prepare for my future while learning and competing alongside teammates who share the same commitment to excellence."

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