Draft:Noah Patrick Ylagan

Noah Patrick Ylagan (е̄-Login; born April 2, 1996) is a Filipino-Mexican-American, American football coach and former college football player, Is currently coaching football at Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa. As Quarterback and Wide Receiver coach.

Early years
Noah attended Montessori schools, and Our Lady of Grace Chapel catholic school in El Cajon, California. They participate in sports programs, to compete against other parochial schools.

He played Basketball, Flag Football, then competitive travel Baseball with the Encinitas Reds, and club American Soccer with the San Diego Surf.

At 11 years old, he wanted to try American football. He played in Pop Warner for the late coach Savaii Seau, the older brother to the late, Pro Football Hall of Famer, Junior Seau. Seau taught him skills, and to love the game. He said that hard work would always pay off. After graduating from catholic school, he attended West Hills High School in Santee, CA. There he played in Football, Track and field, and Baseball.

Noah ended high school as a four-time letter winner for the Wolfpack of West Hills High School, (two in football, one in baseball, one in track). Awarded Team’s Offensive Player of the Year in Football 2013 season. Graduated in the Spring of 2014. Final stats for West Hills High School Football

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Career Highlights

 * 2017 Team Captain
 * 2017 All-GPAC 2nd Team Runningback
 * 2018 Team Captain
 * 2018 All-GPAC 2nd Team Runningback
 * BCU All-Time Rushing Leader
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 * 2018 All-GPAC 2nd Team Runningback
 * BCU All-Time Rushing Leader
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 * BCU All-Time Rushing Leader
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2014 Season
Noah received a scholarship to play football at Grossmont College in El Cajon, California as a defensive back, and was redshirted in the 2014 season.

Briar Cliff University was in contact with Noah. They reviewed Ylagan's Recruiting Video. In the Spring of 2015, he was offered a scholarship to play running back. He accepted and enrolled at Briar Cliff University, in Sioux City, Iowa, to played college football for the Briar Cliff Chargers football, division NAIA. He made his debut in the GPAC in the fall of 2015

2015 Season
See also: 2015 Briar Cliff University Chargers Season Statistics

As a Freshman, former BCU Head Coach Tom Rethman recognized Ylagan's hard running style. Rethman installed Noah as the #2 running back, playing as a freshman behind Senior running back Mitch Heikes. Heikes set the example of hard work, encouragement, and leadership during his freshman year. Noah played in nine games for the Chargers. He was second on the team in rushing with 247 yards and two touchdowns on 61 carries, averaging 4.0 yards per carry. He accumulated a season-high 125 yards on 15 carries and scored two TDs against Dordt University. He also had eight receptions for 88 yards. In the last game of the season, Noah suffered a torn labrum which required surgery.

2016 Season
See also: 2016 Briar Cliff University Chargers Season Statistics

As a Sophomore, Noah competed in 11 games for Briar Cliff. He gained 681 yards on 192 carries to go with a touchdown. He made 21 receptions for 139 yards and a touchdown rushing and three receiving. He attempted two passes and accounted for three solo tackles. Noah punted 40 times for 1,298 yards. He was successful kicking three of five, on field goals with the longest made coming from 30 yards out against Midland University.

2017 Season
See also: 2017 Briar Cliff University Chargers Season Statistics

In his junior year, former BCU Head Coach Dennis Wagner became BCU Head Coach and added Kenny Trezvant, a 6'6" 400lbs offensive lineman, to his new offensive line.  He was present to safeguard the Quarterback's blind side and create opportunities for the running backs.  Noah became the first 1000-yard rusher in program history and was named 2nd team All-GPAC Runningback after rewriting the Charger’s record books this season. Finishing the year with 1,334 rushing yards.  Although their season record was winless (0-10), Noah also set school records for the most carries in a game (41), rushing yards in a game (265), most 100-yard games in a season (6), and most rushing touchdowns in a season (8).  He had two 200-yard rushing performances on the year, running for 265 yards and two touchdowns on 33 carries at Dakota Wesleyan. Carried the ball 41 times for 218 yards and a score at Hastings College. He averaged 121.3 rushing yards and 5.1 yards per carry. Noah helped Briar Cliff set a new school record of 2,013 team rushing yards in a season, surpassing the previous record of 1,337 rushing yards. In the last game of the season, Noah suffered an ankle injury, that required ankle reconstruction surgery.



2018 Season
See also: 2018 Briar Cliff University Chargers Season Statistics

Ylagan 2018 year-end video highlights

In the spring of 2018, BCU Head Coach added Brad Cagle to the roster. A quarterback from Lakeside, CA. He helped to solidify the QB position. Noah played in all 11 games and achieved his second 1000-yard season. He was also named second-team All-GPAC Running back for the second time.. He rushed for 1,125 yards and six TDs, also caught nine passes for 113 yards and two touchdowns, and threw a 56-yard touchdown pass. He was a contributing factor in the team breaking a school record with 2,069 team rushing yards for the season. Noah contributed to Briar Cliff University football’s first winning season in school history. He finished his career with BCU as the top rusher in program history with 3,387 yards and 17 touchdowns. As of now, Noah either owns or is a part of 18 out of 20 rushing record for Briar Cliff University Football. Top performance came against Dordt University with 199 rushing yards and two touchdowns. The local news publication SiouxlandProud.com, ran a story on his quest to break the all-time rushing record. The local ABC-TV news affiliate aired a news segment on the story of, Noah Ylagan Closing in on Career Rushing Mark on the local ABC KCUA-TV Sioux City station. He ended his season by, participating in the International Scouting Showcase in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Education
Graduated from West Hills High School in Santee, CA in 2014 with a High School Diploma

Attended one year at Grossmont College in El Cajon, CA in 2015

Graduated from Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, IA in 2019,  with a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and Human Performance.

Graduated from the University of Dubuque in Dubuque, IA in 2021. Earned Master of Business Administration in Communications

Career
2021 Assistant Football Coach for NCAA Div III Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa,

2022 TightEnd and Wide Receiver coach

2023 Strength/Conditioning, and Quarterback coach.

Personal life
Son of Rick P. Ylagan and Patricia G.Moreno.

Siblings: Samantha-Michelle Delgado and Claudia Raquel Ylagan

Noah is the nephew of Whilce Portacio, comic artist