Kyle Aberton, a senior defensive back from Cottonwood High School, accepted an offer to play football for Yale University during an official visit last weekend.
He also received offers from Navy and Dartmouth.
As a two-year starter and team captain, Aberton totaled 23 pass deflections, 5 interceptions, 4 forced fumbles and 151 tackles, helping the Colts reach the state finals as a junior.
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