Robert Yancy Jr Victoria County: The Untold Story

Robert E. Yancy Jr. is a former American football defensive back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 17 seasons. He played college football for the University of Oklahoma, where he was a consensus All-American. Yancy was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the second round of the 1984 NFL Draft, and he also played for the Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Washington Redskins.

Yancy was a member of the Dolphins’ Super Bowl XXII championship team in 1988. He was also a four-time Pro Bowl selection and a three-time All-Pro selection. Yancy retired from the NFL after the 2000 season, and he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2011.

Early life and college career

Yancy was born in Victoria, Texas, on September 11, 1962. He attended Victoria High School, where he was a standout football and track athlete. Yancy was recruited to play football at the University of Oklahoma by head coach Barry Switzer.

Yancy played safety for the Sooners, and he was a key member of their national championship teams in 1982 and 1983. He was a consensus All-American in 1983, and he was also named the Big Eight Defensive Player of the Year.

Freshman Year

Yancy made an immediate impact for the Sooners as a freshman in 1980. He started 11 games at safety and recorded 53 tackles, three interceptions, and two forced fumbles. Yancy was named to the All-Big Eight Freshman team following the season.

Sophomore Year

Yancy started all 12 games at safety for the Sooners in 1981. He recorded 62 tackles, four interceptions, and three forced fumbles. Yancy was named to the All-Big Eight second team following the season.

Junior Year

Yancy had a breakout season for the Sooners in 1982. He started all 11 games at safety and recorded 85 tackles, five interceptions, and three forced fumbles. Yancy was named to the All-Big Eight first team and was also a consensus All-American.

Senior Year

Yancy was a team captain for the Sooners in 1983. He started all 12 games at safety and recorded 78 tackles, four interceptions, and two forced fumbles. Yancy was named to the All-Big Eight first team and was also a consensus All-American.

NFL career

Yancy was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the second round of the 1984 NFL Draft. He played for the Raiders for three seasons before being traded to the Miami Dolphins in 1987.

Yancy played for the Dolphins for eight seasons, and he was a key member of their Super Bowl XXII championship team in 1988. He was also a four-time Pro Bowl selection and a three-time All-Pro selection.

Oakland Raiders

Yancy played in 46 games for the Raiders from 1984 to 1986. He started 33 games at safety and recorded 168 tackles, seven interceptions, and three forced fumbles.

Miami Dolphins

Yancy played in 112 games for the Dolphins from 1987 to 1994. He started 109 games at safety and recorded 493 tackles, 28 interceptions, and 11 forced fumbles.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Yancy played in 32 games for the Buccaneers from 1995 to 1996. He started 30 games at safety and recorded 110 tackles, two interceptions, and one forced fumble.

Washington Redskins

Yancy played in 16 games for the Redskins in 1997. He started 15 games at safety and recorded 45 tackles and one interception.

Retirement and legacy

Yancy retired from the NFL after the 2000 season. He finished his career with 821 tackles, 39 interceptions, and 15 forced fumbles. Yancy was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2011.

Yancy is considered one of the greatest defensive backs in NFL history. He was a key member of the Miami Dolphins’ Super Bowl XXII championship team, and he was also a four-time Pro Bowl selection and a three-time All-Pro selection.

Post-NFL career

After retiring from the NFL, Yancy worked as an assistant coach for the Houston Texans from 2002 to 2005. He also worked as a scout for the Dallas Cowboys from 2006 to 2008.

In 2009, Yancy was hired as the head coach of the Victoria East High School football team in his hometown of Victoria, Texas. He coached the team for three seasons before resigning in 2011.

Personal life

Yancy is married to his wife, Rhonda. The couple has three children: two daughters, Robyn and Riley, and a son, Robert III.

Yancy is a devout Christian. He is a member of the First Baptist Church in Victoria, Texas, where he serves as a deacon.

Awards and honors

Yancy has received numerous awards and honors throughout his football career. Some of his most notable awards include:

College Football Hall of Fame (2011)
Super Bowl XXII champion (1988)
4x Pro Bowl selection (1988, 1989, 1990, 1992)
3x All-Pro selection (1988, 1989, 1990)
Consensus All-American (1983)
Big Eight Defensive Player of the Year (1983)
All-Big Eight first team (1982, 1983)
All-Big Eight second team (1981)