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Tacoma, Wash. (Stadium) Wash. Tacoma, Santa Clarita, Calif. (Valencia/College of the Canyons) (Valencia/College Calif. Santa Clarita, JOHN BLASCO, JR. TYLER BJORKLÜND OL OL Redshirted during his first collegiate season. Redshirted Played in 10 games and started three, blocking for an offense that ranked 11th offense that ranked blocking for an and started three, Played in 10 games
Jataya... Undecided Has one younger sister, Blasco... are John and Karina Parents Wash... Born Sept. 11, 1998 in Tacoma, Bjorklund... Has two older brothers, Dylan and are Jenny and Roy Parents Born June 6, 1997 in Santa Clarita, Calif... country in total defense (Nov. 11). country in total defense (Nov. Power 5 opponent. Power conference opponent since 2007. per game. third-down defense in 2016. News Tribune. • Named first-team all-area in 2016 by the Tacoma Personal: Majoring in philosophy. Kasey... as a three-star prospect by Scout and 247Sports and a two-star by Rivals. • Rated Memphis, New Mexico and Nevada. Kansas, • Selected CSU over more than 20 reported offers, including Oregon State, High School: High School, where he was • Is a 2015 graduate of Valencia 15th in the that entered the game ranked defense and 52 points against a Boise State for 570 yards of total offense • Blocked 2015-16 (College of the Canyons): of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, Calif. to CSU after two seasons at College • Transferred points and 316.86 yards per game over the past two seasons. • Played in 13 games for the Cougars, who averaged 25.76 in the country in eighth that ranked 10-of-17 third downs (58.8 percent) against an Alabama defense converted • Colorado State Bobo. Mike in the win over Hawai'i (Sept. 30) which is the most under Head Coach for 610 yards of total offense • Blocked 600-yard mark for the third time this season, going for 608. offense eclipsed the • In a win over Nevada (Oct. 14), the Rams' for a career-high 191 yards. passed for 384 yards while running back Dalyn Dawkins rushed • Quarterback Nick Stevens 26), the most in school history against a (Aug. 58 points in the season-opener against Oregon State offense scored • The Rams 5 a non-Power Alabama, the most points allowed by the Tide against 1-ranked points against No. put up 23 • Helped the Rams sacks third in the country with 3.6 a unit that ranked not allow a sack against the Crimson Tide, offensive line did • The Rams allowed just 1.0 sack per game, a figure that ranked fifth in the country... Behind Bjorklund in the country... fifth a figure that ranked sack per game, allowed just 1.0 13th among all FBS players with ranked Stevens quarterback Nick and the offensive line, 19th in the country with passing yards, while running back Dalyn Dawkins ranked 3,799 second in the country and their 305 percent ranked third-down conversion percentage of 50.3 1,399 rushing yards... The Rams' eighth. total first downs ranked 2017 (Junior): line The offensive yards per game... West with 492.5 Mountain in the country and first in the as a three-star prospect by Scout and a two-star by Rivals, ESPN and 247Sports. • Rated • Selected CSU over reported offers from Hawai`i and Montana. Personal: on major. 2017 (Redshirt): 2017 (Redshirt): High School: Wash. High School in Tacoma, • Is a 2017 graduate of Stadium (Scout). tackle in Washington sixth-best offensive • Listed as the Class of 2017’s RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES
RASHAAD BODDIE Sammamish, Wash. (Skyline) RB RS-SO | 6-1 | 225 | 1L 28
2017 (Freshman): Played in 12 games, recording 44 carries for 254 yards and four touchdowns. BODDIE’S CAREER STATISTICS • Rushed for 56 yards on just eight carries in his first career game, a RUSHING season-opening win over Oregon State (Aug. 26). YEAR G-GS ATT YDS TD LG AVG AVG/G 2017 12-0 44 254 4 29 5.7 23.1 • Rushed for a career-high 84 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries against Boise State (Nov. 11). • Scored two touchdowns in the second consecutive game (San Jose State, Nov. 18), totaling five carries for 44 yards.
2016 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.
High School: • Is a 2016 graduate of Skyline High School in Sammamish, Wash. • Ranked as the sixth-best fullback in the country in the Class of 2016 (247 Sports). • As a senior in 2015, set a school record with 1,739 rushing yards, in addition to 19 touchdowns in 14 games. • Went 12-2 as a senior, winning a second KingCo championship in three seasons and advancing to the 2015 Washington 4A state title game. • Earned 2015 first-team All-Washington honors. • Two-time first-team All-KingCo (2014, 2015). • 2015 Blue-Grey All-America selection. • Holds eight school records: career rushing yards (3,334), season rushing yards (1,768), single-game rushing yards (255), career rushing touchdowns (46), longest touchdown run (96), career rushing attempts (472), season rushing attempts (267), single-game rushing attempts (37). • Helped the Spartans to a pair of conference championships (2013, 2015). • Head football coach was Mat Taylor. • Attended Clayton High School (Clayton, N.C.) as a freshman in 2012. • Also lettered one season in track & field. • Rated as a three-star recruit by ESPN, Rivals and 247 Sports. • Committed to CSU over reported offers from Boise State, Utah, Oregon State, New Mexico and Idaho.
Personal: Born Jan. 9, 1997 in Smithfield, N.C. ... Hometown is Sammamish, Wash. ... Parents are Will and Melanie Moore... Has two younger brothers, Zack and Tyler, and a younger sister, Maddie Grace... Undecided on a major.
RYAN BRAITHWAITE Ashburn, Va. (Broad Run) CB RS-FR | 6-1 | 185 | RS 27
2017 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.
High School: • Is a 2017 graduate of Broad Run High School in Ashburn, Va. • Played football and Lacrosse for the Broad Run Spartans. • As a senior in 2017, named to the 2nd team All-State Lacrosse team in Virginia. • Virginia Conference Champion Football 2017
Personal: Born Nov. 10, 1998… Hometown is Frederick, Colo. … Grandfather Allan Braithwaite played football at Xavier… Has one older sister Nicole… Involved in the CSU EcoCar Team… Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Business.
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1-1 0-0 296 01-19 20-29 Larkspur, 72.7 77.8 PCT is | FGM-A G 13 16-22 Hometown 38 42-54 ... 6-3 Colo. BRYAN’S CAREER STATISTICS CAREER BRYAN’S YEAR 2015 2016 2017 13 TOTAL 11-14 13 15-18 78.6 0-0 83.3 1-1 2-3 6-6 6-6 3-5 2-4 3-4 1-1 2-2 53 52 0 0 53-55 49-51 | Springs, RS-SR | 6-1 | 175 | 3L 3L RS-SR | 6-1 | 175 | SO Colorado in Larkspur, Colo. (Douglas County) Colo. Larkspur, Moorpark, Calif. (Moorpark) Calif. Moorpark, K WYATT BRYAN WYATT SCOTT BROOKS SCOTT OL 1995 6, goal attempts and 53-of-55 PATs. percent) field Played in all 14 games, connecting on 11-of-14 (78.6 9) as a backup offensive (Abilene Christian, Sept. Played in one game 53 vs. UNC, 2016 from inside 40 yards. percent) including 14-of-16 (87.5 percent) field-goal attempts, Connected on 16-of-22 (72.7 Redshirted during his first collegiate season. during Redshirted July, Played in all 13 games, making 15-of-18 field goal Groza Award... Named a semifinalist for the prestigious Lou and Ben… Brooks… Has two brothers, Grant and Ken are Leslie Parents 1998 in Grand Junction, Colo… Born Sept. 7, Born
11 (three times) vs. Savannah State, 11 (three times) vs. Savannah State, honorable mention kicker in 2012. honorable mention kicker Mountain West Special Teams Player of the Week (Sept. 14). the Week Player of Special Teams Mountain West ESPN and 247Sports. as a three-star prospect by Scout, • Rated among others. Hawai`i and New Mexico, offers from Air Force, • Selected CSU over reported Personal: Majoring in business. High School: High School in Moorpark, Calif. • Is a 2017 graduate of Moorpark (Spring 2016). 10 Guards in the West Top • Named to Scout’s to Scout. according 51st-best offensive guard in the Class of 2017, as the nation’s • Rated 2016. to a 7-4 mark as a senior in • Helped the Musketeers 2017 (Freshman): 2017 (Freshman): lineman. outstanding student-athlete (2012, 2013). named DCHS's • Twice Personal: engineering. Majoring in mechanical Eric... Both parents graduated from Colorado State... one brother, 2014 (Redshirt): 2014 (Redshirt): High School: Colo. • Is a 2014 graduate of Douglas County High School in Castle Rock, in 2013, second-team wide receiver in 2013 and honors, including as a first-team kicker multiple All-Continental League • Earned field goal as regulation expired... Named the • Against Minnesota (Sept. 12), sent the game into overtime with a game-tying Arizona Bowl against Nevada (Dec. 29). Home Loans 3-for-3 in the NOVA • Was first team. • Named to the 2015 National Football Foundation Academic All-Colorado honors. and 2015 Academic All-Mountain West Scholar-Athlete 2015-16 Mountain West • Earned (Sept. 10). in a nine-point win over UTSA three-for-three on field goals including a 46-yard make • Went a win against UNC (Sept. 17). • Nailed a career-high 53-yard field goal as time expired in the first half of FBS that season. NCAA the ninth-longest made field goal in • 53 yards marked 2015 (Freshman): (Sept. 5). including his first vs. Savannah State one, • Successfully made a field goal in the first 10 games in which he attempted 2-for-2 from 50-plus yards, and was 5-of-6 from 40-plus. • Went • Season-long field goal of 52 yards came at New Mexico on Oct. 20. • Connected on a 51-yard field goal against Nevada on Oct. 14. honors. • Earned 2017 Academic All-Mountain West 2016 (Sophomore): and tied for first among kickers (Jeff Babcock, and tied for first among kickers all-time scoring record. (294) for CSU's Bartalo legendary running back Steve 2001-04)... 19 points behind Rams 2017 (Junior): with 98 points the Rams Led 21st in the country with an 83.3 percent field goal percentage... Ranked attempts and 53-of-55 PATs... scored on the season. 2016; vs. UNC, 2016 2015; vs. UTSA, leader career Enters senior season as CSU's Tied for in field-goal percentage (77.8%)... second in CSU history in total points (275), Career Highs: • Field Goal Long: • Points: RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES
CAMERON BUTLER Columbia, S.C. (Ridge View) TE SO | 6-2 | 238 | 1L 16 2017 (Freshman): Played in all 13 games and started seven, recording 12 catches for 171 yards and three touchdowns... His 12 catches and 171 yards BUTLER’S CAREER STATISTICS were the most by a freshman tight end at CSU since Kory Sperry in 2004 RECEIVING (15, 225), while his three touchdowns were the most since Matt Bartz YEAR G-GS REC YDS TD LG AVG AVG/G scored four in 2002. 2017 13-7 12 171 3 50 14.3 14.3 • Pulled in two catches for 27 yards and a touchdown in his first career game, a season-opening win over Oregon State (Aug. 26). • Recorded three catches for 41 yards in the win over Hawai'i (Sept. 30). • Caught a 15-yard touchdown in the win at Utah State (Oct. 7). • Tied his career high with three catches and went for a career-most 79 yards and one touchdown against San Jose State (Nov. 18). • His 50-yard touchdown catch was the longest reception of his career.
High School: • Is a 2017 graduate of Ridge View High School in Columbia, S.C. • Was selected to play in the 2016 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas. • As a senior in 2016, caught 44 passes for 533 yards and a touchdown. • Rated as a three-star prospect by Scout and 247Sports and a two-star by Rivals. • Selected CSU over reported 10 reported offers, including Army, Georgia State and Appalachian State.
Personal: Born Sept. 30, 1998 in Columbia, S.C…. Parents are Mia McLeod and Brian Butler… Has one older brother, Brian… Unde- cided on major.
DARIUS CAMPBELL Marrero, La. (John Ehret) CB SO | 5-9 | 170 | 1L 25
2017 (Freshman): Played in all 13 games, recording eight tackles... Was one of just five true freshmen to play in all 13 games. • Recorded a career-high three tackles in the game at No. 1 Alabama (Sept. 17).
High School: • Is a 2017 graduate of John Ehret High School in Marrero, La. • Helped the Patriots to a 12-3 mark as a senior in 2016, advancing to the quarterfinals of the Louisiana 5A state championship. • Rated as a three-star prospect by 247Sports and a two-star by Scout and Rivals. • Selected CSU over nine reported offers, including Southern Mississippi, UTSA, Troy and Tulane.
Personal: Born May 24, 1999 in New Orleans… Parents are Lynn and Steve Campbell… Has two brothers, Jerrico and Alonzo… Undecided on a major.
CAMPBELL’S CAREER STATISTICS DEFENSE YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SCK INT PBU FF FR BLK QBH 2017 13-0 3 5 8 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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RETURNER BIOGRAPHIESRETURNER | | 187 215 | | 6-1 5-10 | | RS-SO RS-SO RS-FR | 6-2 | 215 | RS RS-FR | 6-2 (Nebraska Kearney) Colo. Castle Rock, (Arapahoe) Colo. Centennial, Conifer, Colo. (Mullen) Colo. Conifer, KYLE CROOKS GABE CARDENAS GABE TANNER CLEM TANNER for one season. Played at Nebraska Kearney LB LB WR during his first season at CSU. Redshirted on the CSU football team. during his first season Redshirted Redshirted during his first collegiate season. Redshirted journalism and communication and and Gary Burns… Majoring in are Barbara Lane Born Oct. 6, 1997 in Miami… Parents Both of Macy… sister, are Cassie and Anthony Clem… Has one younger Parents 1998 in Littleton, Colo… Born June 29, Cardenas. and Tricia are Raul Ariz. ... Parents 1998 in Mesa, Born March 20, minoring sports management. High School: • Is a 2016 graduate of Douglas County High School. • Played both center and guard for the Huskies. Personal: 2017 (Redshirt): 2017 (Redshirt): 2016 (Nebraska Kearney): High School: track & field at Arapahoe HS. one year in football and three times in • Lettered in 2015-16. honors in 2016 and his team won the conference championship • Earned honorable mention all-conference Personal: 2017 (Redshirt): 2017 (Redshirt): Mullen High School. • Is a 2017 graduate of J.K. 67 tackles, eight sacks and two forced fumbles as a senior. • Recorded 8 ranking in the state of Colorado. Mullen to a 9-3 record and No. • Helped lead J.K. Personal: on major. Undecided grandfathers as well as one of his great grandfathers played football collegiately... Clem’s 2017 (Redshirt): High School: RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES
CHRISTIAN CUMBER Denver, Colo. (Mullen) CB RS-FR | 6-0 | 180 | RS 17 2017 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.
High School: • Is a 2017 graduate of Mullen High School in Denver, Colo. • Rated as the Class of 2017’s top safety in the state of Colorado, according to Scout. • Ranked as the Class of 2017’s No. 4 overall prospect in the state of Colorado according to Rivals and the sixth-best according to 247Sports. • Earned CHSAA first-team all-state honors as a senior in 2016. • Helped Mullen to a 9-3 record and the quarterfinals of the Colorado Class 5A state playoffs. • As a senior in 2016, he recorded 54 tackles, two interceptions, four pass breakups, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and a blocked field goal. • Rated as a three-star prospect by Scout, Rivals, ESPN and 247Sports. • Selected CSU over 10 reported offers, including Colorado, Michigan State, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
Personal: Born Dec. 20, 1998 in Philadelphia… Parents are Brent and Ursula Cumber… Brent played basketball at Concordia Univer- sity… Has one sister, Karli… Undecided on major.
BRAXTON DAVIS Fort Collins, Colo. (Poudre) K SR | 6-0 | 170 | 3L 83
2017 (Junior): Played in all 13 games, recording 45 DAVIS’ CAREER STATISTICS touchbacks on 83 kickoffs... averaged 63.5 yards KICKOFFS per kick. YEAR G KO YDS AVG TB OB 2015 13 70 4391 62.7 26 3 2016 (Sophomore): Appeared in 11 games as a 2016 11 70 4313 61.6 39 2 kickoff specialist, recording 39 touchbacks on 70 2017 13 83 5271 63.5 45 2 kickoffs... Averaged 61.6 yards per kick. TOTAL 37 223 13975 62.6 110 7 2015 (Freshman): Appeared in all 13 games as a kickoff specialist, recording 27 touchbacks on 70 FIELD GOALS kickoffs... Averaged 62.7 yards per kick. YEAR FGM-A PCT 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 LNG BLKD PAT 2015 0-1 0.0 - - - - 0-1 - 0 - High School: 2016 0-1 0.0 - - - - 0-1 - 0 3-3 • Is a 2015 graduate of Poudre High School in 2017 0-0 0.0 ------0 - Fort Collins, Colo. TOTAL 0-2 0.0 - - - - 0-2 - 0 3-3 • Named Poudre's Special Teams Player of the Year three times. • Earned All-Front Range League honorable mention honors as a senior in 2015. • Helped the Impalas to a city championship in 2014.
Personal: Born Aug. 21, 1996 in Fort Collins, Colo. … Parents are Jeff and Marie Davis… Both parents graduated from CSU… Has a younger brother, Austin, and two sisters, Nicole and Dannika… Majoring in sociology.
JOE DELINE Steamboat Springs, Colo. (Steamboat Springs) K RS-SO | 6-0 | 200 | VR 67
2017 (Freshman): Did not play; spent the season as a varsity reserve.
2016 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.
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13 89 @CSUFOOTBALL RETURNER BIOGRAPHIESRETURNER RS-FR | 6-5 | 219 | RS RS-FR | 6-5 | 219 | RS-JR | 6-3 | 195 | VR | 195 | VR RS-JR | 6-3 (Mountain Vista) Colo. Highlands Ranch, Riverside, Calif. (Riverside Polytechnic) Calif. Riverside, JUDD ERICKSON CHANDLER DRACHSLINCHANDLER QB WR Did not play; spent the season as a varsity reserve. Did not play; spent the season Did not play; spent the season as a varsity reserve. Did not play; spent the season Redshirted during his first collegiate season. Redshirted Redshirted during his first collegiate season. Redshirted Robert... Erickson… Has one older brother, and Tyler are Kent Parents Colo… Born Sept. 24, 1998 in Highlands Ranch, and Alys and Arlene Drachslin... Has two older sisters, Lanae are Robert ... Parents Calif. 21, 1997 in Riverside, Born Aug. and Karen are Steve … Parents Colo. Springs, is Steamboat … Hometown 1997 in Fort Collins, Colo. Born June 26, first-team all-state honors in lacrosse. Earned CHSAA team selected by the Earned All-Colorado honors as a senior as well as being named to the prestigious Scholar-Athlete 4 overall prospect in the state of Colorado according to 247Sports and the fifth-best 2 QB and No. as the No. Ranked three years in football, four in lacrosse and one in basketball. Lettered Is a 2017 graduate of Mountain Vista High School. prep passers by throwing for 3,255 yards and 33 touchdowns with just seven interceptions as a senior. all Colorado Led Also scored three rushing touchdowns. season and career passing records in just two seasons as a starter. all of Mountain Vista's Broke • • teammates Colorado Chapter of the National Football Foundation. He was joined on the 14-member team by incoming Rams and Marcus McElroy. Corte Tapia • Nation. according to ESPN Recruiting • • • • • Personal: Personal: University and Tyler Erickson (father) played tennis at Iowa State both parents competed in athletics at the collegiate level… Kent Undecided on major. College…. Erickson (mother) played volleyball at Fort Lewis High School: 2017 (Redshirt): Personal: Personal: Majoring in civil engineering. Alyssa, was a volleyball player at Temple… at Cal Baptist, while sister, sa… Father played basketball finish in 2013. • Helped the Bears to an undefeated league title in 2014 and a runner-up in three decades in 2014, finishing runner-up. first CIF championships • Appeared in the school’s years each in football and basketball. three • Lettered • High school football coach was Dennis Brown. of the Year. Athlete • Named the 2015 Citrus Belt Director’s Football first-team all-league selection (2013-14) League CIF-SS Inland Valley • Two-time Press Enterprise All-Riverside County honorable mention (2013-14). • Two-time • Named athlete of the week by the Press Enterprise Inland Empire twice. QB MVP (2012). • National Underclassman (NUC) Combine West Classic Football Game participant (2015). • Inland Empire vs. Orange County All-Star 2015 (Redshirt): 2015 (Redshirt): High School: Calif. in Riverside, • Is a 2015 graduate of Riverside Polytechnic, 2017 (Sophomore): 2016 (Freshman): pre-construction management. Majoring in percentage (70.6)… (16 in 2010) and career (36), season makes for career makes Personal: for was an all-conference kicker Father from CSU… Erika… Both parents graduated Ben, and one sister, brother, Has one DeLine… graduated as and San Diego Chargers… He with the Philadelphia Eagles three seasons in the NFL (1984-86) and played the Rams (72.4 percent) 1986), career field-goal percentage in a season (19 in field goals made (42), makes all-time leader for career CSU’s the top six in CSU history from 2008-11, ranking in was a kicker percent in 1986)… Brother percentage (79.2 and season field-goal a long of 74 during his junior season. an average of 38.4 yards, including • Punted 133 times for for 116 yards and one while catching 18 passes rushed for 766 yards and six touchdowns prep career, • During his four-year junior season. passes for 72 yards during his Completed 9-of-24 score… touchdowns. rushing for 609 yards and five came in 2015 as a senior, • Majority of his production and four passes defended. including nine tackles for loss • Added 144 total tackles, High School: High Springs, Colo. School in Steamboat Springs High of Steamboat • Is a 2016 graduate PAT (90 percent) of on 64-of-72 season… Connected during his senior a long of 50 field goals, including • Made 13 career yards. 57.3 averaging kickoffs, 88 attempts… Totaled RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES
KIERAN FIRMENT Oakdale, Pa. (West Allegheny) OL RS-FR | 6-4 | 315 | RS 66
2017 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.
High School: • Is a 2017 graduate of West Allegheny High School in Pennsylvania. • Selected as a 2016 first-team offensive lineman by Pennsylvania Football News. • As a two-way starter, compiled 79 tackles playing defensive line as a senior, in addition to 68 in 2015 as a junior. • Helped the Indians to a 13-1 mark in 2016, including an undefeated conference slate, four shutout wins and advancing to the semifinals of the 2016 Pennsylvania Class 5A playoffs. • Team captain as a senior. Rated as a two-star prospect by Scout, Rivals and 247Sports. • Selected CSU over interest from West Virginia, Illinois and Youngstown State.
Personal: Born May 20, 1998 in Pittsburgh… Parents are Laura and Keith Firment… Has three brothers, one younger, Keaton, and two older, Connor and Brandon, as well as one older sister, Jess… Majoring in criminal justice.
JORDAN FOGAL San Leandro, Calif. (Arroyo/College of San Mateo/Utah) S RS-SR | 5-10 | 195 | 1L 11 Career Highs: Tackles: 11 vs. Air Force, 2017 FOGAL'S CAREER STATISTICS DEFENSE 2017 (Junior): YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SCK INT PBU FF FR BLK QBH • Started all 13 games, recording 2017 13-13 47 24 71 1.0 0.0 2 4 0 0 0 2 71 tackles, 1.0 tackle for loss, two interceptions, four pass breakups and two quarterback hurries... Ranked second on the team with 71 tackles and tied for second with two interceptions. • Tallied four tackles, one tackle for loss and one quarterback hurry in the win over Abilene Christian (Sept. 9). • Recorded six tackles and two pass breakups in the win at Utah State (Oct. 7). • Made seven tackles in the win over Nevada (Oct. 14). • Logged a career-high 11 tackles, including seven solos, against Air Force (Oct. 28). • Recorded nine tackles and picked off a pass in the fourth quarter against Boise State (Nov. 11). • Made six tackles and intercepted a pass against Marshall in the Gildan New Mexico Bowl (Dec. 16).
2015-16 (Utah): • Walked on to the team in the fall of 2015 and was later placed on scholarship. • Played in eight games in 2016 with two starts (UCLA, Washington), making five appearances on defense. • Recorded 20 total tackles, 1.0 TFL, two interceptions, a forced fumble and a pass breakup. • Named honorable mention Pac-12 All-Academic. • Played in the first three games of the 2015 season before suffering a season-ending injury.
2013-14 (College of San Mateo): • Spent two years at the College of San Mateo. • Did not play in 2014 after tearing his ACL two days before the first game. • Recorded 32 tackles, three interceptions and four pass breakups in 2013.
High School: • Is a 2013 graduate of Arroyo High School in San Leandro, Calif. • Named first-team All-HAAL defensive back his junior and senior seasons. • Also played quarterback and receiver in high school. • Recorded 36 tackles, three interceptions and four pass breakups, and passed for 225 yards and a touchdown as a senior in 2012. • Also played varsity baseball.
Personal: Born Nov. 30, 1994... Parents are Dona Kennedy and Christia Fogal… Is the first in his family to attend college... Earned his bachelor's degree in sociology from Utah and is working on his masters in adult educational training.
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RS-JR | 6-1 | 320 | VR | VR | 6-1 | 320 RS-JR RS-JR CC) (Cherokee/Ellsworth Marietta, Ga. (Northridge) Colo. Greeley, JAMORI FOX JAMORI BRENDEN FULTON DL WR Played in six games on special teams. the year as a varsity reserve. : Did not play; spent Did not play; spent the season as a varsity reserve. Redshirted during his first collegiate season. Redshirted and a younger sister, RJ, are Jeff and Shana Fulton... Has an older brother, ... Parents Colo. Born May 1, 1997 in Greeley, tackles for loss. sacks and 6.0 in 2014 by recording 52 tackles, 2.0 to a 7-4 mark Helped the Warriors reported offers. Committed to CSU over five other Ga. High School in Canton, Is a 2015 graduate of Cherokee second-team honors. 5-AAAAAA Region As a senior in 2014, earned Georgia in Iowa. to CSU after one season at Ellsworth Community College Transferred beginning in 2017. three seasons of eligibility, Had three years to play his final and a half sack. in 2016, recording 16 tackles Played in 10 games for the Panthers finishing 6-6. rushing) per game, (130.3 defense limited opponents to 296.8 yards ECC’s • • • • • • • • returned punts, averaging 37.3 per return as a senior. returned punts, averaging 37.3 High School: 2016 (Ellsworth Community College): 2017 (Sophomore) • Head football coach was his dad, Jeff Fulton. • Earned academic all-state honors each year of high school. Ryken. fullback Nate • Played against current Rams Personal: Majoring in business administration. Jilliyn... Brother played football at Northern Colorado... 3A all-state recognition. • Earned two All-Northern Conference honors, in addition to 2015 Colorado offensive MVP as a senior. • Named team's captain as a junior and senior. • Team was named all-conference on the hardwood... As a team captain, helped the and baseball... Twice • Also lettered in basketball A state title in baseball. Grizzlies to a 2014 Legion Colo. • Is a 2015 graduate of Northridge High School in Greeley, yards in two seasons including 54 touchdowns. • A versatile player who played on both sides of the ball, threw for 5,227 and 11 scores... Also while rushing for 574 yards (6.4 average) • Threw for 2,941 yards and 30 touchdowns in 2014 as a senior, • Set a school record with 431 passing yards in a game. two interceptions. • Compiled 106 total tackles in his three varsity seasons, also compiling 2016 (Freshman): 2015 (Redshirt): High School: 2017 (Sophomore): RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES
SALOFI GAOA Fort Collins, Colo. (Rocky Mountain) OL RS-JR | 6-6 | 317 | 1L 74
2017 (Sophomore): Played in 12 games as a backup offensive lineman.
2016 (Freshman): Played in one game as a backup offensive lineman. • Made his career debut in a win over Fresno State (Nov. 5).
2015 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.
High School: • Is a 2015 graduate of Rocky Mountain High School in Fort Collins, Colo. • Was the leader on an offensive line that helped block for more than 2,400 rushing yards and 28 rushing touchdowns. • Named All-Colorado by CHSAA, PrepColorado and 60 Strength & Fitness following his senior season in 2014. • Earned first-team All-Front Range League in 2015 and was invited to play in the Poly All-American Bowl. • The Lobos went 9-2 during his senior campaign in 2014, losing in the second round of the 5A state playoffs. • Captain of the Lobos football program as a junior in 2014. • Also excelled in the classroom, spending junior and senior year on the Silver Honor Roll. • Earned technology honors at Rocky Mountain in 2014. • Head football coach was Mark Brook. • Played with current Ram Max McDonald.
Personal: Born Dec. 4, 1996 in Salt Lake City, Utah... Hometown is Fort Collins, Colo. ... Parents are Sal and Rose Gaoa... Has one younger sister, Fia'Ave... Majoring in sociology.
ANTHONY GIUSTI Novato, Calif. (Marin Catholic/City College of San Francisco) LB RS-JR | 6-0 | 220 | RS 34
2017 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his second season at CSU.
2016 (Sophomore): Played in one game at linebacker. • Made his Division I debut vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 17).
2015 (City College of San Francisco): Played his freshman season at City College of San Francisco, appearing in all 13 games… Earned Northern California Bay 6 League National Division honors. • His 76 tackles were second-most on the team, as were his 6.5 tackles for loss... Also forced one fumble. • Had nine stops in CCSF’s victory over Saddleback in junior college national championship game… Finished the year with a 12-1 record. • Helped lead a defense that averaged 17.4 points per game.
High School: • Is a 2014 graduate of Marin Catholic High School in Kentfield, Calif. • Named the 2014 MCAL Defensive Player of the Year, also earning all-league and all-conference recognition. • Helped his school to three league titles, two state championships and the 2013 4A state title. • Three-time team captain. • Head football coach was Mazi Moyed. • Also earned varsity letters in wrestling and track & field.
Personal: Born Nov. 9, 1995 in Walnut Creek, Calif. … Hometown is Novato, Calif. … Parents are Dominique and Delanie Giusti… Majoring in sociology with a criminal justice minor.
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| RS-SO RS-FR RS-FR | 6-4 | 234 | RS RS-FR | 6-4 | 234 | Fort Collins, Colo. (Fort Collins) Fort Collins, Colo. Colorado Springs, Colo. (William J. Palmer) (William J. Colo. Colorado Springs, Charles North) South Elgin, Ill. (St. S JACK GRAUBERGER JACK ANTHONY GRASSIANTHONY GRIFFIN HAMMER TE WR Redshirted during his first collegiate season. Redshirted Grassi. and Tracey are Sterling Parents Springs, Colo... Born April 23, 1999 in Colorado are Brian and Barbara Grauberger… … Parents … Hometown is Fort Collins, Colo. Colo. 1998 in Greeley, Born March 30, Illinois, and and Western at Arizona State who played linebacker are Bryan Hammer, Born Dec. 28, 1998... Parents and 2015. Earned first-team Academic All-Colorado recognition in 2014 Head football coach was Eric Rice. Also lettered in baseball for two years. Colo. Is a 2016 graduate of Fort Collins High School in Fort Collins, and all-area honors. Earned 2015 first-team All-Northern League 2015 Hammer Award. of the team’s Recipient league titles in 2014 and 2015. Helped Fort Collins to back-to-back captain as a senior in 2015. Team Rated as a three-star prospect by Scout, Rivals and 247Sports. Rated and Toledo. Michigan, Wyoming Selected CSU over nine reported offers, including Illinois, Western Charles, Ill., graduating early in order to enroll at CSU Charles North High School in St. Is a December 2016 graduate of St. in 2017. and participate in spring workouts eight touchdowns. As a senior in 2016, recorded 24 receptions for 424 yards and a junior in 2015. Caught eight passes for 246 yards and five touchdowns as to a 9-2 record and the second round of the Illinois Class 7A playoffs. Helped the North Stars Redshirted during his first collegiate season. Redshirted Redshirted during his first collegiate season. during his first collegiate Redshirted • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Personal: on a major. Undecided Both parents graduated from CSU… Sam, and two younger sisters, Maggie and Kate… Has an older brother, 2016: High School: Personal: Personal: High School: HS. Palmer 134 carries with 11 touchdowns as a senior at William J. • Had 852 rushing yards on on 15 catches with a TD as a senior. • Also had 225 yards receiving sacks during his high school career. 43 total tackles and four • Posted 2017: Personal: Illinois... Majoring in played safety at Western who was on the ski team at Southern California... His brother Austin Meg Hammer, construction management. 2017 (Redshirt): 2017 (Redshirt): High School: RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES
DRUE HARRIS Fountain, Colo. (Fort Carson HS/Army) RB RS-SO | 5-11 | 220 | RS 49
2017 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first season at CSU.
2015 (Army): Appeared in 11 games as a freshman, rushing for 179 yards and two touchdowns on 43 carries. • Rushed for a career-high 60 yards in a game against Eastern Michigan.
High School: • Is a 2015 graduate of Fountain Fort Carson High School. • Played both running back and linebacker. • Named team captain as a senior. • Four-year letter-winner in track and two-year letter-winner in basketball. • Named All-Academic Honorable Mention.
Personal: Born May 18, 1997 in Frankfurt, Germany… Parents are Valarie and Keith Harris… Has one older brother, Devyn, who played football at the University of Wyoming and one older sister, Yahna, who was on the rowing team at Boston University… Major- ing in health and exercise science.
ANTHONY HAWKINS Arlington, Texas (Bowie) CB JR | 5-10 | 192 | 2L 14 Career Highs: HAWKINS’ CAREER STATISTICS • Tackles: 7 vs. Colorado, 2017 DEFENSE • Interceptions: 1 vs. Oregon State, 2017 YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SCK INT PBU FF FR BLK QBH • Rushes: 3 vs. Fresno State, 2016 2017 13-9 26 7 33 0.5 0.0 3 5 0 0 0 0 • Rushing Yards: 19 vs. Fresno State, 2016 OFFENSE • Receiving Yards: 14 vs. Fresno State, RUSHING RECEIVING 2016 YEAR G-GS ATT YDS TD LG AVG REC YDS TD LG AVG/C 33 vs. Fresno State, • All-Purpose Yards: 2016 13-4 11 81 0 17 7.36 2 27 1 14 13.5 2016
2017 (Sophomore): Played in all 13 games and started nine at cornerback, recording 33 tackles, five pass breakups and a team- high three interceptions. • Recorded an interception in his first-career game at cornerback, a season-opening win against Oregon State (Aug. 26). • Tallied a career-high seven tackles, all of which were solo, against Colorado (Sept. 1). • Posted a team-high-tying six tackles in the win at Hawai'i (Sept. 30). • Picked off a pass on third-and-long in the first quarter against Air Force (Oct. 28), his second interception of the season. • Intercepted a pass against Marshall in the Gildan New Mexico Bowl (Dec. 16).
Converted to cornerback during spring camp after spending his freshman season at wide receiver.
2016 (Freshman): Played in all 13 games and started four, recording 11 carries for 81 yards and two receptions for 27 yards and a touchdown. Made his first career start in a win over UTSA (Sept. 10) in which he recorded two carries for eight yards Recorded 23 all-purpose yards in a wn against UNLV (Oct. 22), a game in which he also logged his first career catch Pulled in his first career touchdown on a 14-yard fade from QB Nick Stevens in a shutout win over Fresno State (Nov. 5)
High School: • Is a 2016 graduate of Bowie High School in Arlington, Texas. • Earned first-team all-district honors as a senior in 2015, and second-team recognition in 2014. • As a senior, amassed 639 yards and nine touchdowns through the air and 485 yards and four touchdowns on the ground (1,024 yards, 13 touchdowns total). • As a team captain, helped Bowie to a winning record in 2015 (6-5). • Named his team’s offensive MVP in 2015. • As a freshman in 2012, won a District 4 championship. • Varsity letter-winner in both football and track & field. • Member of his school’s student council. • Head football coach was Danny DeArman. • Rated as a three-star recruit by ESPN and 247 Sports and two-star by Rivals. • Committed to CSU over reported offers from SMU, Utah State, Texas State, Arkansas State and Louisiana-Monroe.
Personal: Born April 28, 1998 in Wylie, Texas… Hometown is Arlington, Texas… Parents are John and Edith Hawkins… Has an older sister, Jasmine, and an older brother, John III... Majoring in journalism. 58 2018 COLORADO STATE FOOTBALL THIS IS COLORADO STATE COACHES & STAFF SEASON OUTLOOK & ROSTER PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES 2014 SEASON REVIEW RECORD BOOK HISTORY MISCELLANEOUS 59 QBH 7 BLK 0 0 0 0 0 0 FR @CSUFOOTBALL 1 0 FF 2 2 PBU 1 3 INT RETURNER BIOGRAPHIESRETURNER
1.0 1.0 SCK DEFENSE 2.0 2.0 TFL TT 25 58 9 18 AT 16 40 UT 9-5 17-9 STATISTICS HICKS' CAREER YEAR G-GS 2016 2017 Total 8-4 24 9 33 0.0 0.0 2 0 1 0 0 0 JR | 6-1 | 200 | 2L | 2L 6-1 | 200 JR | (Narbonne) Gardena, Calif. S JAMAL HICKS JAMAL Played in eight games Played in nine games and started five, recording 25 tackles, an interception, 1.0 sack and two pass breakups... an interception, 1.0 recording 25 tackles, five, Played in nine games and started are James and Helen Hicks... Father played football at the Division ... Parents Born March 8, 1998 in Gardena, Calif. team captain... Three-time all-city selection, including the first team in 2015. team captain... Three-time all-city selection, including the first Honor roll student with a 3.4 grade-point average. as a three-star recruit by ESPN, 247 Sports and Rivals. Rated Hawaii and San Jose State. UNLV, State, Committed to CSU over reported offers from Nevada, Fresno Finished his high school career with 157 tackles and eight interceptions. and 32 passes defended... Also returned two interceptions for As a senior in 2015, recorded 99 tackles, four interceptions touchdowns, in addition to a punt-return score. title in school history. Helped Narbonne to a 14-2 record in 2015 and its first CIF state title all four seasons. Narbonne won a Marine League Three-time rebounds per game as a junior... points and 4.0 10.2 Averaged player... court, was a 2015 all-area On the basketball Logged five tackles, including his first career tackle for loss, in a shutout win over Fresno State (Nov. 5). State (Nov. career tackle for loss, in a shutout win over Fresno five tackles, including his first Logged 26). State (Nov. at San Diego his first career interception in a win Recorded Calif. Is a 2016 graduate of Narbonne High School in Harbor City, honors in 2015. Earned first-team All-Marine League (Oct. 8). a win over Utah State his first game at safety, two tackles and a pass breakup in Recorded six tackles, including five solo. Oct. 15), recorded State, In his first career start (at Boise 26). (Aug. the season-opening win over Oregon State six tackles and forced a fumble in Recorded win over Abilene Christian (Sept. 1). Intercepted two passes in the six tackles in the win at Hawai'i (Sept. 30). a career-high-tying Tallied vs. Oregon State, 2017; vs. Colorado, 2016 2017; vs. Boise State, Interceptions: 2 vs. Abilene Christian, 2017 2017; 6 (four times) at Hawai'i, Tackles: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Personal: Kamilah... older sisters – Kiesha and Christina... Has a daughter, II level... Has two older brothers – James and Devin – and two Undecided on a major. High School: 2016 (Freshman): in 2012. to record an interception since Jasen Oden, Jr. Became the first CSU true freshman 2017 (Sophomore): recording 33 tackles, two and started four, arm injury at New Mexico (Oct. 20). Suffered a season-ending interceptions and a forced fumble... Career Highs RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES
COLLIN HILL Moore, S.C. (Dorman) QB RS-SO | 6-5 | 214 | 1L 15
Career Highs: HILL'S CAREER STATISTICS • Attempts: 41 vs. Wyoming, PASSING RUSHING 2016 YEAR G-GS COMP ATT INT TD YDS LG PCT ATT YDS TD LG AVG/C AVG/G • Completions: 26 vs. Wyo- 2016 5-3 75 129 2 8 1096 60 58.1 26 49 1 51 1.9 9.8 ming, 2016 • QBR: 224.7 vs. UNC, 2016 • Passing Yards: 370 vs. Wyoming, 2016 • Passing Touchdowns: 4 vs. UNC, 2016 • Rushing Yards: 56 vs. UNC, 2016 • 300-yard passing games: 2
2017 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his second season at CSU.
2016 (Freshman): Played in five games and started three, completing 75-of-129 passes (58.1 percent) for 1,096 yards and eight touchdowns with two interceptions before suffering a season-ending knee injury against Utah State (Oct. 8)... Rushed for 49 yards on 26 carries including a 51-yard rushing touchdown... His 146.9 passer efficiency rating ranked third in the Mountain West and 34th in NCAA FBS at the time of his injury... Ranked in the top five amongst FBS freshman quarterbacks in passer efficiency rating (5th), passing yards per game (5th), and passing yards per completion (2nd) and was the only true freshman in the country ranked in the top five of all three categories at the time of his injury. • Making his first career start (UNC; Sept. 17), completed 21-of-27 for 315 yards and four touchdown passes - to four different receivers - plus a 51-yard touchdown run. • 315 passing yards were the most by a CSU QB making his first career start. • 51-yard touchdown run on a quarterback draw in the first quarter was the longest rush by a CSU QB since Bradlee Van Pelt (79-yard touchdown run vs. Fresno State, Oct. 4, 2002). • Four-touchdown pass performance against UNC (Sept. 17) tied for the sixth-most in a single game in school history • Completed 15-of-30 passes for 181 yards, one touchdown and one interception against a Minnesota defense that ranked 36th in NCAA FBS in total defense • Recorded career highs in completions (23), passing attempts (41) and passing yards (370) against Wyoming (Oct. 1) • Passed for 203 yards with two touchdowns against Utah State (Oct. 8), before exiting the game in the third quarter with a torn left anterior cruciate ligament
High School: • Is a 2015 graduate of Dorman High School in Moore, S.C. • Holds school records for career touchdown passes, completion percentage and passing yards in a season and career. • Two-time all-state, all-region and all-area selection. • Team captain and MVP as a senior in 2015, leading the Cavaliers to the South Carolina state championship game. • Held the highest grade-point average on his team. • Lettered three years in football and two in basketball. • Head football coach was Dave Gutshall.
Personal: Born Oct. 9, 1997 in Dayton, Ohio… Hometown is Moore, S.C. … Parents are Trey and Missy Hill… Has an older sister, Courtney, and an older brother, Kyle… Is undecided on a major.
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RECEIVING INT 265 YDS RETURNER BIOGRAPHIESRETURNER | | 15 0 2.0 SCK REC DEFENSE 2.0 TFL TT 219 285 JACKSON’S CAREER STATISTICS CAREER JACKSON’S YEAR G-GS 2017 13-0 13 20 AT | | 7 UT 13-0 6-1 6-6 STATISTICS CAREER HUBBARD'S YEAR G-GS 2017 | | SO SO Ga. (Grayson) Loganville, (Bishop Alemany) Mission Hills, Calif. ELLISON HUBBARD ELLISON WARREN JACKSON WARREN DL WR Played in all 13 games, recording 15 catches for 265 Played in all 13 games, Kristen… Brandon, and one older sister, Jackson… Has one older brother, Angeles… Son of Ron Born June 16, 1999 in Los Raina… are Frederick and Elizabeth Hubbard… Has one younger sister, Ga… Parents : Born July 8, 1999 in Lawrenceville, Forest. and Wake offers, including Minnesota, Pittsburg, Indiana, Boston College Selected CSU over 22 reported Named first-team all-county in 2016. Named first-team all-county in Game. All-Star Invited to participate in the Gwinette (Scout). sixth-best defensive tackle in the state of Georgia as the Class of 2017’s Rated sacks and 28 quarterback hurries as a senior in 2016. 58 tackles, 8.0 Recorded 4 national ranking (MaxPreps). No. to a Georgia Class 7A title and in 2016, leading the Rams Helped his school to a 14-1 mark Rivals, 247Sports and ESPN. as a three-star prospect by Scout, Rated Logged his second sack of the season on a third-down play against Wyoming (Nov. 4). (Nov. a third-down play against Wyoming his second sack of the season on Logged High School in Georgia. Is a 2017 graduate of Grayson Journal Constituionin 2016. honors by the Atlanta Earned honorable mention all-state Registered his first career sack in the Registered 1). game against Colorado (Sept. MVP. Earned first-team all-league honors as his team’s for 955 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior in 2016. 57 receptions Recorded as a three-star prospect by Scout, Rivals, 247Sports and ESPN. Rated State. and Washington Oregon State Selected CSU over 10 reported offers, including Arizona, Colorado, (Dec. 16). Is a 2017 graduate of Bishop Alemany High School in California. from the Class of 2017 (Scout), and a top-100 California prospect 12 wide receiver prospect in California as the No. Rated overall. Pulled in two catches for 47 yards in the game against Colorado (Sept. 1). Pulled in two catches for 47 yards in the game against Colorado ESPN as a top play of the weekend. 1 Alabama (Sept. 16), the first of which was featured on Caught two touchdowns at No. were career highs. three catches for 50 yards against Air Force (Oct. 28), both of which Recorded reception, against Marshall in the Gildan New Mexico Bowl Pulled in two catches for 48 yards, including a career-long 40-yard 2017 Catches: 3 vs. Air Force, 2017 50 vs. Air Force, Yards: Receiving 40 vs. Marshall, 2017 Reception: Longest • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Personal of Virginia… Majoring in business and minoring in sports market Has a cousin, Simmion Willis, who played football at the University ing. High School: 2017 (Freshman): sacks and four recording 20 tackles, 2.0 one of just five true quarterback hurries... Was freshmen to play in all 13 games. High School: yards and two touchdowns... Ranked first on the team with 17.7 yards per reception... Was one of just five true freshman to play in yards per reception... first on the team with 17.7 yards and two touchdowns... Ranked all 13 games. 2017 (Freshman): Career Highs: Personal: Personal: Undecided on major. RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES
ARJAY JEAN North Miami Beach, Fla. (St. Thomas Aquinas)
DL JR | 6-4 | 240 | 2L 42
Career Highs: • Tackles: 6 (twice) at Utah State, 2017; JEAN'S CAREER STATISTICS vs. New Mexico, 2016 DEFENSE • Sacks: 2.0 at Utah State, 2017 YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SCK INT PBU FF FR BLK QBH • Tackles for Loss: 3.5 at Utah State, 2016 12-1 9 1 10 4.5 2.5 0 0 1 0 0 3 2017 2017 13-8 7 11 18 4.5 2.0 0 0 1 0 0 4 Total 25-9 16 12 28 9.0 4.5 0 0 2 0 0 7 2017 (Sophomore): Played in all 13 games and started eight, recording 18 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, one forced fumble and four quarterback hurries. • Had the best game of his career in the win at Utah State (Oct. 7), recording six tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks and a forced fumble. • Logged two solo tackles, 1.0 tackle for loss and a quarterback hurry in the win at New Mexico (Nov. 20).
2016 (Freshman): Played in 12 games, starting one at defensive end... recorded 10 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, three quarterback hurries and a forced fumble. • Recorded his first career tackle on a strip sack in the fourth quarter against Utah State (Oct. 8). • Logged 1.5 sacks in a shutout win over Fresno State (Nov. 5). • Registered a career-high six tackles, all of which were solo, in a win over New Mexico (Nov. 19).
High School: • Is a 2016 graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. • Tallied 18 tackles, seven tackles for loss and three sacks during his senior season in 2015, which was limited by an elbow injury. • Helped St. Thomas Aquinas to a 13-1 record and the 7A Florida state title in 2015, its second in a row. • Hails from a high school that produced more players (17) on NFL opening-week rosters in 2015 than any school in the country. • Head football coach was Roger Harriott. • Also lettered three times in wrestling and once in basketball. • Committed to CSU over reported offers from Iowa State, Toledo, Eastern Kentucky, Louisiana Lafayette and five others.
Personal: Born Sept. 17, 1997 in North Miami Beach, Fla. ... Parents are Mirielle and Armoux Jean... Has a younger sister, Rebecca... Uncle, Blum Desravines, played football at Missouri Western... Majoring in health & exercise science.
OLABISI JOHNSON Lakewood, Colo. (Bear Creek) WR JR | 6-0 | 203 | 3L 81
Career Highs: JOHNSON’S CAREER STATISTICS 7 vs. Idaho, 2016 • Catches: RECEIVING • Receiving Yards: 265 (CSU record) vs. Idaho, 2016 YEAR G-GS REC YDS TD LG AVG/C AVG/G • Long Reception: 73 vs. Idaho, 2016 2015 13-1 2 15 1 13 7.5 1.2 2016 13-8 28 613 4 73 21.9 47.2 2017 (Junior): Played in 12 games and started seven, recording 41 2017 12-7 41 595 2 48 14.5 49.6 catches for 595 yards and two touchdowns... Missed the Air Force TOTAL 38-16 71 1,223 7 73 17.2 32.2 game (Oct. 28) with a knee injury. • Pulled in six catches for 71 yards against Colorado (Sept. 1) • Recorded 83 yards on just three receptions in the win over Abilene Christian (Sept. 9). • Led the Rams with five catches for 77 yards and caught his first touchdown of the season in the win at New Mexico (Oct. 20). • Recorded three catches for 47 yards and a touchdown, while also returning a punt a season-high 38 yards, in the win over San Jose State (Nov. 18). • Led the Rams with 119 receiving yards on six catches against Marshall in the Gildan New Mexico Bowl (Dec. 16).
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2.0 SCK DEFENSE 6.0 TFL 266 35 TT 19 AT | 16 UT 12-1 6-4 STATISTICS JONES' CAREER YEAR G-GS 2017 | SO Ga. (Woodland) Cartersville, EMMANUEL JONES EMMANUEL DE and yards (21.9) for 613 28 catches team with on the second Ranked eight... started and 13 games in all Played recording two at wide receiver, Played on special teams and 13 games, earning one start... Appeared in all Played in all 12 regular Nickname is Bisi... Born March 17, 1997 in Wheat Ridge, Colo. ... Raised in Lakewood, Colo. ... Parents are Bode and Traci are Bode and Traci ... Parents Colo. in Lakewood, ... Raised Colo. Wheat Ridge, 1997 in 17, Nickname is Bisi... Born March and Marilyn Jones… Has two younger brothers, Titus and are Stephen Ga… Parents Born June 6, 1999 in Cartersville, 7 vs. Boise State, 2017 7 vs. Boise State, a two-time Academic Was (2011-14)... Honor Roll Academic Athletics Creek's in the classroom, earning a spot on Bear Excelled All-Colorado performer (2013-14). Bennett. center Jake Played with former Rams Colo. High School in Lakewood, Is a 2015 graduate of Bear Creek honors as a senior in 2014. Earned first-team All-Colorado and caught 25 passes for 402 to a 7-4 record, rushed for 698 yards and nine touchdowns, In 2014, while leading the Bears total tackles (74 solo). led the team with 100 Defensively, yards and three touchdowns... program in 2013 and 2014. Captain of the Bear Creek football in the Nick Stevens from quarterback 13-yard strike his first career reception, a debut, scored a touchdown on In his collegiate (Sept. 5). State season-opening win over Savannah Rams' reception 42 yard a career-long (Oct. 1), including yards against Wyoming 70 receiving a career-high Recorded 8) (Oct. Utah State in a win against touchdown including a 19-yard for 45 yards three catches Recorded 12) (Nov. yards against Air Force catches for a career-high 88 receiving Pulled in three receptions, seven receptions, with two touchdown yards on a career-high record with 265 receiving Set the CSU single-game (Dec. 22) Bowl Potato in the Famous Idaho UNC (Sept. 19) Hill in a win over from QB Collin on a 10-yard strike his career, second of of the season, his first touchdown Pulled in and Georgia Southern. Georgia State Appalachian State. Selected CSU over seven reported offers, including Purdue, High School in Georgia. Is a 2017 graduate of Woodland Player of the Year. 7A Co-Defensive Named the 2016 Georgia Region Earned 2016 all-state first-team selections. to a 10-3 record in 2016, advancing to the Georgia 5A state quarterfinals. Helped the Wolfpack tackle for loss in the win over Abilene Christian (Sept. 9). three solo tackles including his first career Tallied four tackles in the win at Hawai'i (Sept. 30), all of which were solos. Recorded sacks. (Oct. 7), tallying four tackles and 2.0 Had the best game of his young career in the win at Utah State quarterback hurry in the win against Nevada (Oct. 14). tackles for loss and recorded one Made four tackles, 0.5 11). (Nov. tackle for loss against Boise State career-high seven tackles and 1.0 a Logged • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Personal: Personal: management at CSU. in Nigeria... Majoring in hospitality at Federal Polytechnic Johnson... Father attended college 2015 (Freshman): 2015 (Freshman): and a touchdown. catches for 15 yards High School: 2016 (Sophomore): 2016 four touchdowns. Personal: in Nursing. Majoring in college… Mother Marilyn played basketball Caleb… High School: 2017 (Freshman): recording 35 season games and started one, sacks and tackles for loss, 2.0 tackles, 6.0 Missed the Gildan one quarterback hurry... New Mexico Bowl with an injury. Career Highs: Tackles: RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES
RICHARD KING Aurora, Colo. (Rangeview) DT RS-JR | 6-4 | 275 | 2L 95
Career Highs: Tackles: 5- Air Force, 2017 KING'S CAREER STATISTICS DEFENSE YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SCK INT PBU FF FR BLK QBH Played in all 13 games 2017 (Sophomore): 2016 11-0 5 6 11 2.0 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 and started five at defensive tackle, 2017 13-5 9 21 30 5.0 2.5 0 1 0 1 0 2 recording 30 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss, 2.5 Total 24-5 14 27 41 7.0 4.5 0 1 0 1 0 3 sacks, one fumble recovery, two quarterback hurries and one pass breakup. • Logged three solo tackles and 1.0 sack in the win at Hawai'i (Sept. 30). • Tallied a career-high five tackles against Air Force (Oct. 28). • Recorded three tackles, a sack and a quarterback hurry against Boise State (Nov. 11) Logged his first career sack in a game at No. 15 Boise State (Oct. 15). • Recorded a career-high three tackles and a sack in a win over New Mexico (Nov. 19).
2016: (Freshman): Played in 11 games on the defensive line, recording 11 tackles and 2.0 sacks. • Logged his first career sack in a game at No. 15 Boise State (Oct. 15). • Recorded a career-high three tackles and a sack in a win over New Mexico (Nov. 19).
2015 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.
High School: • Is a 2015 graduate of Rangeview High School in Aurora, Colo. • Named second-team All-South Metro for his performance as a defensive end and tight end as a senior in 2014... Registered 36 tackles, including 10 tackles for loss and two sacks, while hauling in five receptions for 53 yards and three touchdowns. • Captain of the Raiders football team as a senior in 2014. • Helped lead Rangeview to its fourth and fifth consecutive South Metro championships as a junior and senior... In his two varsity seasons, never lost a league game compiling an 11-0 record. • Exceled in the classroom as a four-time Athletic Honor Roll honoree for football and basketball... Also earned the Achievement Award for Excellence in Academic Summer Program, and High Honors GPA from 2012-13. • Earned two varsity football letters and one in basketball. • Played against current Rams offensive lineman Zack Golditch. • Head football coach was Dave Gonzales.
Personal: Born May 8, 1997 in Denver, Colo. ... Hometown is Aurora, Colo. ... Parents are Clint and Felisha King... Has one older brother, Dominic, and two younger brothers, Jullian and Christan... Is undecided on a major.
MARVIN KINSEY, JR. Atlanta, Ga. (Riverwood) RB JR | 6-1 | 206 | 2L 5 Career Highs: • Rushes: 18 vs. UNC, 2016 • Rushing Yards: 127 vs. New Mexico, 2016 • Longest Rush: 75 vs. New Mexico, 2016 • Longest Reception: 49 vs. Air Force, 2016 • 100-yard rushing games: 1
2017 (Sophomore): Played in all 13 games, recording 26 carries for 124 yards and two touchdowns. • Scored a rushing touchdown in the season-opening win against Oregon State (Aug. 26), his first game back from ACL surgery. • Carried five times for 26 yards and a touchdown in a win over Abilene Christian (Sept. 9). • Saw action at running back for the first time in over a month against San Jose State (Nov. 18), and took his first carry 36 yards.
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LASSINE KONE Denver, Colo. (Manual) DL RS-FR | 6-2 | 330 | RS 79
2017 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.
High School: • Is a 2016 graduate of Manual High School in Denver. • Recorded 22 tackles and a forced fumble as a senior.
LUIS LEBRON Jacksonville, Fla. (Sandalwood) OL RS-FR | 6-4 | 335 | RS 65
2017 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.
High School: • Is a 2017 graduate of Sandalwood High School in Jacksonville, Fla. • Helped guide Sandalwood to a 7-2 record and an 8A District 1 championship in 2016. • Rated as a three-star prospect by 247Sports and ESPN and two-star by Scout and Rivals. • Selected CSU over a reported offer from Southern Mississippi and interest from Georgia Tech and Wake Forest.
Personal: Born Oct. 9, 1997 in San Juan, P.R.... Parents are Vikki and Bret Williams, and Fior Ramirez... Has three brothers, Luis, Christifer and Joseph... Majoring in business.
NATHAN LUCAS Colorado Springs, Colo. (Pine Creek) LS RS-SR | 6-2 | 230 | 1L 85
2017 (Junior): Played in all 13 games as the holder on all field goals and PATs.
2015-16 (Freshman & Sophomore): Did not play; spent seasons as a varsity reserve.
2014 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.
High School: • Is a 2014 graduate of Pine Creek High School in Colorado Springs, Colo. • Earned three varsity football letters with the Eagles. • As a senior in 2013, blocked for a rushing attack that ran for more than 3,500 yards and a 1,700-yard passer... Also handled long-snapping duties for the Eagles. • Won the Pikes Peak League title in 2013, going 7-0 and defeating opponents by an average score of 45-11. • Won 11 consecutive games, capped by a 49-14 defeat of Montrose to capture the 2013 4A Colorado state championship. • Excelled in the classroom, earning All-Pikes Peak Academic honors as a senior.
Personal: Born April 11, 1996 in Hays, Kan. ... Hometown is Colorado Springs, Colo. ... Parents are Jim and Jennifer Lucas... Has one younger sister, Camille... Evacuated from home for three days in 2013 during the Black Forest Fire in Colorado Springs, Colo. ... Majoring in animal science.
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@CSUFOOTBALL 1 1 RECEIVING TD 1L 140 239 YDS RETURNER BIOGRAPHIESRETURNER | REC 4 8 12 43 24 56 0 0 24 12 10.8 7.0 3.9 4.3 53.6 55.3 185 6.1 5.1 AVG/G AVG | 39 LG 66 5 26 TD 6-1 RUSHING YDS 97 590 | ATT 382 1937 11-0 35-1 G-GS SR | 6-0 | 210 | 3L 3L | 210 | 6-0 | SR RS-SR STATISTICS CAREER MATTHEWS’ YEAR 2015 2016 2017 13-1 TOTALS 153 11-0 734 132 613 13 8 41 4.8 66 56.5 4.6 55.7 (Enterprise) Calif. Redding, San Mateo, Calif. (Serra/College of San Mateo) (Serra/College of San Calif. San Mateo, 4 S IZZY MATTHEWS KAVAPELE MAKA KAVAPELE 6 RB 27 at 734 yards (4.8 Sept. 17), logging 153 carries for Played in all 13 games and started one (vs. Northern Colorado, 140 vs. Fresno 66 at Hawai'i, touchdowns... Had 12 catches for 140 yards and a Played in 11 games, rushing 132 times for 613 yards and eight Played in 10 games at safety and on special teams, recording three tackles. at safety and on special Played in 10 games 23 vs. Utah State, 19), a game in which he also scored a touchdown. Mexico (Nov. his first 100-yard rushing game of the season in a win against New Posted 26), his second consecutive 100-yard rushing perfor Rushed 14 times for 104 yards and two touchdowns against SDSU (Nov. mance and third of his career. Bowl (Dec. 22), his eight consecutive game with a Carried 10 times for 29 yards and a touchdown in the Famous Idaho Potato touchdown rush. (Oct. 8). 23 carries which went for 73 yards and two touchdowns against Utah State a career-high Recorded game-tying, and game-winning touchdowns. were the His two touchdowns, both of which came in the fourth quarter, (Oct. 22), the third multi-touchdown game of his career. Rushed for 49 yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries in a win at UNLV 5), his sixth and seventh touchdown carries in (Nov. Carried 10 times for 55 yards and two touchdowns against Fresno State the last four games. 12). which went for 53 yards and a touchdown at Air Force (Nov. 14 carries Recorded (Sept. 10). in a win over UTSA Rushed for 49 yards on 12 carries, including a seven-yard touchdown, 12 carries for 62 yards and one catch for 10 yards. Made his first career start in a win over UNC (Sept. 17), recording at Minnesota (Sept. 24). avg) for 47 yards on just seven carries (6.7 Ran against Nevada (Oct. 14). Rushed for 40 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries in the win 21 times for 116 yards and a touchdown at New Mexico (Oct. Eclipsed 100 yards rushing for the first time this season, carrying 20). games 4), his 12th and 13th consecutive Mountain West (Nov. Scored touchdowns against Air Force (Oct. 28) and Wyoming with a rushing touchdown. The 22-yard catch was his first career receiving touchdown. 1 Alabama (Sept. 16), putting up 47 yards on 16 carries and pulling in three Accounted for 94 yards of total offense at No. catches for 47 yards. the win at Hawai'i (Sept. 30). Rushed for 95 yards and two touchdowns on nine carries in the longest run of his career. His 66-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter marked (Oct. 7). State Carried 20 times for 84 yards and a touchdown in a win at Utah new in the Rams' 26), the first touchdown (Aug. Oregon State Scored a one-yard touchdown in the season-opener against stadium. yards and a touchdown in the win over Abilene Christian (Sept. Rushed for 89 yards while also pulling in three catches for 34 9). Padres. for the in basketball Also excelled Played the first two seasons of his collegiate career at College of San Mateo in California. Played the first two seasons two years of eligibility. Has two years to play his final Calif. School in San Mateo, Is a 2014 graduate of Serra High • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • State, 2015 State, Longest Reception: Reception: Longest 100-yard rushing games: Multi-touchdown games: Carries: Rushing Yards: Rush: Longest fifth in the Mountain 40 yards... His 13 rushing touchdowns ranked avg) and a team-high 13 touchdowns, with six receptions for games to end the season, including Rushed for a touchdown in eight straight and tied for sixth in CSU single-season history... West multiple touchdowns in four of those games. 2016 (Sophomore): new stadium... Has rushed for at least one touchdown in 13 consecutive receiving touchdown... Scored the first touchdown in CSU's 18) games with an injury. (Nov. 11) and San Jose State (Nov. games... Missed the Boise State Mountain West • Alabama, 2017 • • 2017 (Junior): • 2016 • • 2017 Career Highs: 2015-16 (College of San Mateo): High School: 2017: (Junior): RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES
2015 (Freshman): Appeared in 11 games, including the Rams' final 10 contests, registering 97 carries for 590 yards (5.9 average) and five touchdowns... His 590 rushing yards ranked first among Mountain West freshman running backs, and his five rushing touchdowns tied for first... Averaged 81 rushing yards per game over the last six games of the season, including 6.7 yards per carry and four touchdowns... His 590 rushing yards were the fifth-most in CSU history by a freshman. • Rushed for 53 yards in his first collegiate game, including a 37-yard touchdown on the last play of the game against Savannah State (Sept. 5). • Recorded 10 carries against UTSA (Sept. 26) which went for 31 yards. • Rushed for 68 yards on just nine carries (7.6 average) against San Diego State (Oct. 31). • Scored two touchdowns in a win over Wyoming (Nov. 7). • Rushed for 47 yards on just three carries (15.7 average) in a win over UNLV (Nov. 14). • Carried the ball 15 times for 89 rushing yards including a touchdown in a road win at New Mexico (Nov. 21). • Recorded a career-high 140 yards on 18 carries, in addition to a touchdown, in a win at Fresno State (Nov. 28). • Earned 2015 Academic All-Mountain West honors.
High School: • Is a 2015 graduate of Enterprise High School in Redding, Calif. • Led the Hornets to back-to-back Eastern League Championships while rushing for 3,626 yards and scoring 54 total touch downs in two seasons. • Owns Enterprise records for rushing yards in a single game (374), rushing yards in a season (2,220 in 2013) and single-season rushing touchdowns (32 in 2013). • Earned All-California honors in both of his varsity seasons (2013-14). • Two-time first-team All-Eastern League, first-team All-Record Searchlight and Record Searchlight Valuable Player. • As a junior in 2013, was named NorCal D2 Player of the Year. • Compiled a 24-2 record at the varsity level. • Two-time captain of the Hornets football team. • Played against current Ram Justin Nunez. • Also lettered in basketball (twice) and track & field (three times). • Head football coach was Darren Trueblood.
Personal: Given name is Isaiah Matthews... Goes by Izzy... Born June 30, 1997 in Redding, Calif. ... Parents are Jason and Sara Matthews... Has one older brother, Aaron, and one younger sister, Jadyn... Majoring in psychology at CSU.
TOBY MCBRIDE Fort Morgan, Colo. (Fort Morgan) DL JR | 6-3 | 265 | 1L 97 Career Highs: • Tackles: 5 at Boise State, 2016 MCBRIDE'S CAREER STATISTICS DEFENSE YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SCK INT PBU FF FR BLK QBH 2017 (Sophomore): Played in four games, 2016 13-0 17 15 32 7.0 4.0 0 0 0 0 0 3 recording five tackles, 1.0 sack and two 2017 4-0 2 3 5 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 quarterback hurries... Suffered a season-end- TOTAL 17-0 19 18 37 8.0 5.0 0 0 0 0 0 5 ing back injury and did not appear in a game following Week 4. • Tallied his first sack of the season and fifth of his career in the game against Colorado (Sept. 1).
2016 (Freshman): Played in all 13 games at defensive end, recording 32 tackles, 7.0 tackles for loss, 4.0 sacks and three quarter- back hurries... His 32 tackles were the most by a CSU true freshman since Shaq Bell in 2010, and his team-leading 4.0 sacks are the most by a true freshman in at least 30 years. • Recorded four solo tackles in his first career game, the season opener vs. Colorado (Sept. 2). • Logged his first career tackle for loss against Wyoming (Oct. 1). • Recorded his first career sack in a win over Utah State (Oct. 8). • Registered a career-high five tackles including 2.0 tackles for loss and 1.0 sack at. No. 15 Boise State (Oct. 15). • Recorded four tackles, 1.5 sacks and three quarterback hurries in a shutout win over Fresno State (Nov. 5) • Logged two tackles including a sack in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl (Dec. 22)
High School: • Is a 2016 graduate of Fort Morgan High School in Fort Morgan, Colo. • Two-time 3A first-team All-Colorado selection. • As a two-way player, rushed for 680 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior in 2015 while recording 104 tackles, 36 tackles for loss and six sacks as a defensive end. • Finished his career with 312 tackles, 42 tackles for loss and 18 sacks. • 2015 national champion in wrestling, also earning three state titles and a pair of All-America nods. • Rated as a three-star recruit by ESPN and two-star by Rivals and 247 Sports. • Committed to CSU over reported offers from Air Force and Wyoming.
Personal: Born Dec. 23, 1997 in Greeley, Colo. ... Hometown is Fort Morgan, Colo. ... Parents are Kate and Jennifer McBride... Has an older brother, Bryce, and younger twin brothers, Dylan and Trey... Trey is a freshman tight end on the Rams roster... Also has a younger sister, Taya... Majoring in biology.
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1.5 0.5 2.0 SCK DEFENSE 1.5 5.0 6.5 TFL 198 57 TT | 2 5 30 AT 3 30 32 62 UT 6-1 6-0 13-7 27 19-7 DONALD | STATISTICS CAREER MCDONALD'S YEAR G-GS 2016 2017 TOTAL c RS-FR JR | 6-1 | 225 | 1L | 1L JR | 6-1 | 225 Augustine) (Saint La. New Orleans, Fort Collins, Colo. (Rocky Mountain) (Rocky Fort Collins, Colo. JUSTICE MCCOY JUSTICE MAX M LB QB Played in all 13 games sacks and one quarterback for loss, 0.5 recording four tackles, 1.5 tackles Played in six games at linebacker, Redshirted during his first collegiate season. during his first collegiate Redshirted Marshall, 2017
sisters, Has two brothers, Charles and Jyran, as well as three Riley… Son of LaVerne Born Dec. 24, 1997 in New Orleans… 9 vs. Enrolled in January 2016 after grayshirting during the 2015 season. touchdowns. state tournament. 2016 Louisiana to a 10-3 mark and an appearance in the quarterfinals of the Helped lead the Purple Knights Rivals, 247Sports and ESPN. as a three-star prospect by Scout, Rated Rated as the No. 24 dual-threat quarterback in the country by 247Sports and 27th-best by Rivals. quarterback in the country by 247Sports and 27th-best 24 dual-threat as the No. Rated passing yards and 38 touchdowns on 809 attempts. recorded 5,826 As a three-year starter, yards and 20 scores. rushed 282 times for 976 Additionally, for 634 yards and 15 passes...Ran 1,543 yards and 11 touchdowns while completing 118 of 201 As a senior in 2016, threw for Mountain power clean record (320). Owns the Rocky Named first-team Academic All-Colorado as a junior and senior. Salofi Gaoa. Played with current Ram Head football coach was Mark Brook. As a junior in 2013, registered 109 tackles and two interceptions. In his first varsity season (2012) rushed the ball 81 times for 318 yards and five touchdowns... Also tallied 52 tackles. football team as a junior and senior. Captain of the Lobos Mountain. at Rocky Also lettered in track & field and basketball championship in the shotput. League in track & field, winning the Front Range Exceled High School in Fort Collins, Colo. Mountain Is a 2015 graduate of Rocky a state-best 111 solo stops. including six sacks... Registered up 138 total tackles, As a senior in 2014, racked Named second-team All-Colora honors by the Denver Post... His senior-year performance earned him first-team All-Colorado do by CHSAA. selection. and was a three-time All-Front Range Defensive Player of the Year, Selected as the 2014 Front Range went 9-2 and advanced to the second round of the 5A Colorado state playoffs. In 2014, the Lobos (Oct. 8). his first career tackle in a win over Utah State Registered 5). State (Nov. his first career sack in a shutout win over Fresno Recorded Tallied four tackles, broke up a pass and recovered a fumble at Wyoming (Nov. 4). (Nov. up a pass and recovered a fumble at Wyoming four tackles, broke Tallied New Mexico Bowl (Dec. 16). a career-high nine tackles and a sack against Marshall in the Gildan Recorded (Sept. 9). three tackles and a tackle for loss in the win over Abilene Christian Recorded 1 Alabama (Sept. 16). tackle for loss and one quarterback hurry at No. four tackles, 1.0 Tallied tackles and a forced fumble. In his first career start (Hawai'i, Sept. 30), recorded three solo (Oct. 7). five tackles and one quarterback hurry in the win at Utah Stae Recorded 14). tackles for loss, and one pass breakup in the win over Nevada (Oct. Made six tackles, including 0.5 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Personal: Personal: in sports medicine. Majoring Brea, Julia and Keri… High School: 2017 (Redshirt): 2015: High School: 2016 (Freshman): hurry. team with 57 tackles. 2017 (Sophomore): and started seven, recording 57 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, two quarterback one forced fumble hurries, one pass breakup, third on the Ranked and a fumble recovery... Career Highs: Tackles: RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES
Personal: Given name is Paul McDonald... Goes by Max... Born Jan. 16, 1997 in Fort Collins, Colo. ... Parents are Monte and Christie McDonald... Uncle, Kevin Warner, played football at CSU... Uncle, Dan Warner, played soccer at Air Force... Aunt, Jene Warner, ran track at CSU... Has one older brother, Brode, who played football at CSU-Pueblo, and a younger sister, Gabriella, who plays soccer and competes in track & field at CSU. MARCUS MCELROY Denver, Colo. (J.K. Mullen) RB SO | 5-11 | 218 | VR 32
2017 (Freshman): Played in six games at running back and on special teams, recording two rushes for nine yards.
High School: • Is a 2017 graduate of Mullen High School in Denver. • Rated as the Class of 2017’s No. 7 prospect in the state of Colorado (Rivals and 247Sports), including the top running back by Scout. • Earned CHSAA first-team all-state honors as a senior running back in 2016. • Rushed 153 times for 1,175 yards and 17 touchdowns in 2016, averaging 106.8 rushing yards per game. • Helped Mullen to a 9-3 record and the quarterfinals of the Colorado Class 5A state playoffs. • Named a 2016 National Football Foundation Colorado Chapter (NFFCC) Scholar Athlete, joining CSU teammates Judd Erick- son and Corte Tapia on the 14-member team. • Was high school teammates with fellow signee Christian Cumber. • Rated as a three-star prospect by Scout, Rivals, 247Sports and ESPN. • Selected CSU over eight reported offers, including Colorado, Kansas State, Purdue and Air Force.
Personal: Born Sept. 23, 1998 in Aurora, Colo… Son to Marcus McElroy and Braporh Jacobs… Has one older sister, Morgan… Major- ing in communications.
COLBY MEEKS Orlando, Fla. (Dr. Phillips) OL SR | 6-3 | 310 | 3L 51
2017 (Junior): Played in all 13 games and started five, blocking for an offense that ranked 11th in the country and first in the Moun- tain West with 492.5 yards per game... The offensive line allowed just 1.0 sack per game, a figure that ranked fifth in the country... Behind Meeks and the offensive line, quarterback Nick Stevens ranked 13th among all FBS players with 3,799 passing yards, while running back Dalyn Dawkins ranked 19th in the country with 1,399 yards... The Rams' third-down conversion percentage of 50.3 percent ranked second in the country and their 305 total first downs ranked eighth. • The Rams offense scored 58 points in the season-opener against Oregon State (Aug. 26), the most in school history against a Power 5 opponent. • Helped the Rams put up 23 points against No. 1-ranked Alabama, the most points allowed by the Tide against a non-Power 5 conference opponent since 2007. • The Rams offensive line did not allow a sack against the Crimson Tide, a unit that ranked third in the country with 3.6 sacks per game. • Colorado State converted 10-of-17 third downs (58.8 percent) against an Alabama defense that ranked eighth in the country in third-down defense in 2016. • Blocked for 610 yards of total offense in the win over Hawai'i (Sept. 30) which is the most under Head Coach Mike Bobo. • In a win over Nevada (Oct. 14), the Rams' offense eclipsed the 600-yard mark for the third time this season, going for 608. • Quarterback Nick Stevens passed for 384 yards while running back Dalyn Dawkins rushed for a career-high 191 yards. • Blocked for 570 yards of total offense and 52 points against a Boise State defense that entered the game ranked 15th in the country in total defense (Nov. 11). • Made way for 305 passing yards and 301 rushing yards en route to the Rams' fourth 600-yard performance of the season in a blowout win over San Jose State (Nov. 18).
2016 (Sophomore): Played in all 13 games and started four... Rams' offensive line allowed just 1.0 sack per game, a number that ranked 8th in the country... Colorado State's offense ranked 12th in the country in passing efficiency, 31st in rushing offense, 28th in scoring offense and 30th in total offense... Behind the Rams' offensive line, quarterback Nick Stevens ranked fifth in the country and first in the Mountain West with a 171.3 passer efficiency rating... Blocked for three primary running backs whom all had 90+ rush attempts on the season, and a combined 2,199 total yards... Rams' offense ranked fourth in the country in Red Zone offense with a 94.3 percent success rate, and 38th in the country with a 59.1 percent 4th down conversion percentage... The offensive line allowed just one sack in the final six games of the season. • Helped block for 569 total yards of total offense, including 245 on the ground, in a 47-21 win over UNC (Sept. 17). • Blocked for 369 yards of total offense against Minnesota (Sept. 24), the most that the 35th ranked defense in FBS had allowed at that point of the season. • Blocked for quarterback Collin Hill's career-high 370 passing yards against Wyoming (Oct. 1). • Helped block for 464 yards of total offense against a Utah State defense that ranked 29th in the country in yards allowed (Oct. 8).
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@CSUFOOTBALL 1L RETURNER BIOGRAPHIESRETURNER | 220 | 6-1 | SO Vero Beach, Fla. (Vero Beach Senior) Beach, Fla. (Vero Vero PATRICK MOODY PATRICK LB third in the that ranked Helped block for an offense as a backup offensive lineman... Played in 10 games and two quarterback hurries. tackle for loss Played in eight games, recording 18 tackles, 1.0 Chris… Undecided Has one older brother, Moody… and Todd Kay are Karen Parents 1998 in Littleton, Colo… Born Dec. 9, Meeks, both of are Sanford and Allyson Fla. ... Parents Fla. ... Hometown is Orlando, 5, 1996 in Gainesville, Born Feb. 4 (twice) vs. Marshall, 2017; at Hawai'i, 2017 and 247Sports. as a three-star prospect by ESPN and two-star by Scout, Rivals Rated Selected CSU over a reported offer from Southern Illinois. fumble recoveries. Also added two interceptions, two forced fumbles and three a region title and advancing to the quarterfinals of the Florida Helped the Fighting Indians to an 11-1 record in 2016, winning Class 8A playoffs. Thom to national powerhouse St. played two seasons at Chaparral High School before transferring Originally from Colorado, Beach Senior for his senior year. as Aquinas for his junior season and Vero teammate Arjay Jean. Thomas Aquinas, played with current Rams During his one season at St. GIldan New Mexico Bowl (Dec. 16). Tied his career high with four tackles against Marshall in the Beach Senior High School in Florida. Is a 2017 graduate of Vero tackles for loss as a senior in 2016 58 tackles and 8.0 Registered 26). Aug. first career game (Oregon State, tackle for loss, and two quarterback hurries in his two tackles, including 0.5 Tallied Abilene Christian (Sept. 9). tackles for loss in the win over Made two tackles and 0.5 a career-high four tackles against Air Force (Oct. 28). Recorded and Academics. in Athletics for Excellence Award Principal's Phillips and Dr. Award Student-Athlete In 2014, received the US Army Reserve honors in back-to- Earned All-Central Florida 8A runner up as a senior... in wrestling where he was the Florida Also excelled back years (2013-14). Wells. Head football coach was Rodney wide receiver Deionte Gaines. former Rams Played high school football with performance as an offensive lineman. performance as an offensive by the Associated Press as a senior. Named second-team All-Florida team. Super60 Orlando Sentinel's As a junior was named to the Also won a regional championship as a to three consecutive district championships (2012-14)... Helped lead the Panthers sophomore in 2012. starter. Compiled a 38-3 record as a three-year 14). (Nov. rushing yards in a win over UNLV Made way for a season-most 325 honors. West Earned 2015 Academic All-Mountain ... Graduated early and enrolled at CSU in January 2015. Fla. Phillips High School in Orlando, Is a 2014 graduate of Dr. his All-District and Orlando Sentinel All-Central Florida for Coaches Association Athletic As a senior in 2014, named Florida (Sept. 5). State in a 65-13 win over Savannah including 217 on the ground, offense, a season-high 598 yards of total Helped block for 576 yards of total offense. 576 yards came into the game State defense that offense against a San Diego and put up 507 yards of total scored 63 points The Rams 26). per game (Nov. averaged 16.9 points allowed the country in total defense and eighth in ranked (Dec. 22), including a school-record Bowl in the Famous Idaho Potato 600 yards of total offense for a season-high Blocked for quarterback Nick Stevens. 445 passing yards for Bisi Johnson and a career-high 265 receiving yards the ground. on total yards with 184 (Oct. 15), State Boise yards against for 100+ to rush season this team the second just became Rams The rusher and 100-yard in Michael Gallup receiver 200-yard Nick Stevens, passer in for a 300-yard 12), blocked Air Force (Nov. At in CSU history. such game Dawkins, the first in Dalyn a season-high also posted the Rams 19), a game in which Mexico (Nov. against New running backs a trio of 100-yard for Blocked • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Personal: on major. High School: Tackles: 2017 (Freshman): Career Highs: Personal: Dylan... Majoring in business Alton, and a younger brother, brother, whom graduated from the University of Florida... Has one older administration at CSU. High School: 2015 (Freshman): 2015 (Freshman): per game; 11th), (4.62 for tackles for loss allowed leaders nation’s and was among the yards per game, 417.0 with Mountain West 36th), first conversions (58.8 percent, percent, 20th), fourth-down third-down conversions (46.0 per game; 22nd), sacks allowed (1.17 offense (87 percent, 44th). 33rd) and red-zone per game, downs (23.15 RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES
ISIAH PANNUNZIO Pueblo, Colo. (Pueblo South) TE RS-SO | 6-2 | 235 | 1L 82
2017 (Freshman): Played in six games at tight end and on special teams.
2016 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.
High School: • Two-time first-team All-Colorado selection (2014, 2015), in addition to a second-team nod (2013). • Three-time all-league and all-city honoree (2013-15). • Recorded 72 catches for 1,324 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior. • Helped the Colts to back-to-back conference championships (2013, 2014), including a 14-0 mark as a junior. • Earned nine varsity letters (three in football, four in basketball, two in track & field). • Team captain in both football and basketball as a senior. • Averaging 14 points per game as a senior on the basketball squad. • Head football coach was Ryan Goddard. • Hails from the same high school as former Rams tight end Kivon Cartwright. • Rated as a three-star recruit by ESPN and 247 Sports and two-star by Rivals. • Committed to CSU over reported offers from Colorado, Wyoming and Air Force.
Personal: Born Aug. 6, 1997 in Denver, Colo. … Hometown is Pueblo, Colo. … Parents are Nick and Carol Pannunzio… Has two older sisters, Jovana and Rebecca, and a younger brother, Thomas, who is also on the CSU football roster… Father played football at Air Force and CSU-Pueblo… Is undecided on a major.
LIVINGSTON PAOGOFIE Arlington, Texas (Bowie) DL SO | 6-1 | 269 | 1L 92
Career Highs: Tackles: 3 vs. Abilene Christian, 2017
2017 (Freshman): Played in 11 games on the defensive line, recording 11 tackles, 1.0 sack and a forced fumble. • Tallied three solo tackles in his first career game (Abilene Christian, Sept. 9). • Saw significant time at defensive tackle and recorded a tackle at No. 1 Alabama (Sept. 16). • Recorded two tackles and his first career sack and forced fumble in the win against Nevada (Oct. 14).
High School: • Is a 2017 graduate of Bowie High School in Arlington, Texas. • Named 2016 Texas 6A District 4 Defensive Player of the Year. • As a linebacker and defensive lineman, selected to Texas Class 6A all-state team. • As a senior in 2016, recorded 93 tackles, 21.0 tackles for loss and 10.0 sacks. • Helped lead his high school to a 10-3 mark in 2016, advancing to the semifinals of the Texas Class 6A Region 2 playoffs. • Went to the same high school as 2016 signee Anthony Hawkins and former Ram/current senior associate A.D. for diversity & inclusion Albert Bimper, Jr. • Rated as a three-star prospect by ESPN and two-star by Scout, Rivals and 247Sports. • Selected CSU over reported offers from Utah State, Texas State and Lamar.
Personal: Born July 23, 1999 in Arlington, Texas… Son of Falemalama Paogofie… Has four siblings; two brothers and two sisters... Undecided on major.
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J.C. ROBLES Visalia, Calif. (El Diamante) QB RS-JR | 6-5 | 215 | VR 10 2017 (Sophomore): Played in three games as a backup quarterback.
2016 (Freshman): Played in one game as a backup quarterback. • Made his collegiate debut in a shutout win over Fresno State (Nov. 5)
2015 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.
High School: • Is a 2015 graduate of El Diamante High School in Visalia, Calif. • Finished his prep career as El Diamante's career record holder for passing yards (4,268), completions (252) and touchdown passes (59), and holds single-season records for passing yards (2,416), completions (165), passing touchdowns (22) and rushing touchdowns (12). • Earned back-to-back first-team All-West Yosemite League honors as a junior and senior. • Team captain as both a junior and senior. • In 2013, led El Diamante to a 12-1 record and a West Yosemite League championship and section championship. • Earned nine varsity letters, including four in track & field and three in basketball... Two-time captain in both sports. • Was a top-50 high jumper nationally in 2013... Earned first-team all-league honors and was an All-Central Section qualifier. • Excelled in the classroom, holding a 4.0 grade point average for six consecutive semesters.
Personal: Given name is Jaime Christian Robles... Prefers to go by J.C. ... Born Jan. 12, 1997 in Tulare, Calif. ... Hometown is Visalia, Calif. ... Parents are Jaime and Olga Robles... Has two younger siblings – one brother, Jacob, and a sister, Jasmyne... Majoring in health and exercise science.
ADONIS RUFRAN Colorado Springs, Colo. (William J. Palmer) CB RS-FR | 5-8 | 175 | RS 38
2017: Redshirted during his first collegiate season.
High School: • Had 140 total tackles in his senior season at William J. Palmer HS. • Posted 72 tackles, four sacks and an interception as a junior. • Had a pair of interceptions as a sophomore with 37 tackles. • In three seasons, totaled 1,361 receiving yards on 89 catches with 10 touchdowns. • Was also on the basketball track teams at William J. Palmer HS.
Personal: Born January 8, 1999 in Colorado Springs, Colo.
NATE RYKEN Berthoud, Colo. (Berthoud) FB RS-SR | 6-1 | 235 | 2L 45 Was awarded a scholarship in June of 2018.
2017 (Junior): Played in 11 games on special teams and at fullback.
2016 (Sophomore): Played in seven games at fullback and on special teams.
2015 (Freshman): Did not see action during his freshman season.
2014 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.
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RS RETURNER BIOGRAPHIESRETURNER | | 200 320 | | 6-2 5-9 | | SO RS-SO Spent two seasons on the roster at Chadron State. Spent two seasons on the roster (Windsor HS) Colo. Windsor, Castle Rock, Colo. (Douglas County/Chadron State) (Douglas Colo. Castle Rock, LANDON SCHMIDT RYAN SAYRE RYAN CB WR Redshirted during his first collegiate season. Redshirted are Mark and Nikki Schmidt... Has an ... Parents Colo. ... Hometown is Windsor, 8, 1997 in Fort Collins, Colo. Born Aug. Ryken... Michael and Laurel are Parents ... is Berthoud, Colo. ... Hometown Calif. Creek, 1995 in Walnut Born May 17, Born Nov. 17, 1997 in Denver... Parents are Bob Sayre and Vanessa Campbell... Played on the same high school team as are Bob Sayre and Vanessa Parents 1997 in Denver... 17, Born Nov. team. of the school-record-setting 4x400 relay Part long jump... Head football coach was Chris Jones. Freismuth and Jack Grauberger. John Charles Dunkelman, Played football against current Rams Graduated magna cum laude. Earned Academic All-Colorado honors twice... Selected to the 2015 All-Colorado 4A state team. honors. League Peak earned All-Longs Twice Helped the Wizards to a 2015 state championship. a school record. 11 yards per carry, Averaged and offensive MVP. team captain As a senior was Windsor's recognition in the triple and Earned all-conference Also lettered four times in track & field and three times in basketball... Colo. Is a 2016 graduate of Windsor High School in Windsor, Had 10 interceptions in 2015, which led Colorado 4A. • • • • • • • • • • • Personal: Personal: Majoring in played football at Wyoming... Strauch, Marvin Aaron, who graduated from CSU in 2016... Great uncle, older brother, business administration. 2016 (Redshirt): 2016 (Redshirt): High School: Personal: Personal: & family studies Majoring in human development Josh and Nick... brothers – Mike, lacrosse at UC Davis... Has three Mother played criminology. with a minor in teammates. coaches and senior season by his captain his • Named team of the Year. 2014 Male Athlete of Fame's • Named Berthoud Hall was Dan McGinn. • Head football coach baseball, wrestling and track & field... competing in football, Colo., at Berthoud High School in Berthoud, • Four-sport athlete honoree in track & field. Three-time all-conference and all-area wrestler... All-conference High School: High Colo. in Berthoud, High School of Berthoud • Is a 2014 graduate a senior. in football as honors • Earned all-conference • Also played basketball. Personal: Crooks. Bryan and Kyle Wyatt current Rams 2016-2017 (Chadron State): 2016-2017 (Chadron State): High School: HS. three years in football at Douglas County • Lettered touchdowns in 2015. • Caught 27 passes for 455 yards and three RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES
BRAYLIN SCOTT Bakersfield, Calif. (Liberty) DB RS-JR | 6-3 | 196 | 2L 18 Career Highs: • Tackles: 8 vs. Utah State, 2016 SCOTT’S CAREER STATISTICS DEFENSE 2017 (Junior): Did not play, and redshirted. YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SCK INT PBU FF FR BLK QBH 2015 12-0 5 5 10 0.0 0.0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2016 (Sophomore): Played in 11 games and 2016 11-7 19 20 39 0.0 0.0 3 0 0 0 0 0 started seven at defensive back, recording TOTAL 23-7 24 25 49 0.0 0.0 3 2 0 0 0 0 39 tackles and three interceptions... Was the only player in the country this season to record an interception in three consecutive games rough Week 7... Became the first Ram since 2014 (Trent Matthews and Tyree Simmons) to record three interceptions in a season. • Recorded his first career interception in the fourth quarter of a win against UTSA (Sept. 10), a game in which he also recorded a career-high six tackles. • Logged his second interception in as many games, picking off a pass from Northern Colorado quarterback Kyle Sloter in the red zone. • Picked off his third pass in consecutive games (Sept. 10-24) during the first half at Minnesota... Also recorded a 29-yard reception on a successful fake punt. • Recorded seven tackles against Wyoming (Oct. 1). • Logged a career-high eight tackles against Utah State (Oct. 8) before exiting the game in the fourth quarter with an injury.
2015 (Freshman): Appeared in 12 games as a true freshman, recording 10 tackles (5 solo) and two pass breakups. • Made his collegiate debut in a victory over Savannah State (Sept. 5). • Did not play vs. Colorado (Sept. 19). • Made two tackles in a win at UTSA (Sept. 26), the first two of his career. • Taking over in the first half for injured safety Trent Matthews, made a career-most four tackles and a pass breakup in a come-from-behind win at Fresno State (Nov. 28).
High School: • Is a 2015 graduate of Liberty High School in Bakersfield, Calif. • Named first-team All-Southwest Yosemite League in 2014 after hauling in 37 receptions for 902 yards and nine touchdowns. • Defensively, recorded 25 tackles and five pass breakups during his 2014 senior season. • Led the Patriots to a Southwest Yosemite League Championship and a 10-3 record as a senior. • Excelled on the hardwood, helping lead his team to a league championship as a junior. • Also attended West High School.
Personal: Born Sept. 27, 1997 in Bakersfield, Calif. ... Parents are Michael Scott and Robyn Sumlin... Has two sisters, Tasialynn and Cynia... Two uncles played collegiate football, Bryson Sumlin (Fresno State) and Gary Sumlin (Western Illinois)... Majoring in commu- nication studies at CSU.
E.J. SCOTT Powder Springs, Ga. (McEachern) WR RS-FR | 6-2 | 192 | RS 3
2017 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season after suffering a season-ending knee injury in fall camp.
High School: • Is a 2017 graduate of McEachern High School in Georgia. • Recorded 47 receptions for 813 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior in 2016. • Helped the Indians to an 11-2 record in 2016, winning a region title. • Rated as a three-star prospect by Scout, ESPN and 247Sports. • Selected CSU over 12 reported offers, including Mississippi State and Vanderbilt.
Personal: Born March 18, 1999 in Atlanta… Parents are Robert and Loren Scott… Has three sisters, Britney, Whitney and Paige… Majoring in computer sciences.
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RS-SR | 6-3 | 255 | 1L 1L RS-SR | 6-3 | 255 | RS-SO Played his freshman season at Santa Monica (Calif.) College. Played his freshman season at Santa Monica (Calif.) College) (City Honors/Santa Monica Inglewood, Calif. Las Vegas, Nev. (Desert Pines) (Desert Nev. Vegas, Las CALEB SMITH ANTHONY SMITH ANTHONY DL LB Did not play; spent the season as a varsity reserve. Played in three games at defensive end. Played in three during his first season at CSU. Redshirted Redshirted during his first collegiate season. Redshirted Played in nine games at linebacker, recording seven tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss and 1.0 sack. tackles for loss and 1.0 recording seven tackles, 2.0 Played in nine games at linebacker, Has a younger brother and an are Elizabeth Joshua and Anthony Smith... Parents Nev... Vegas, 1997 in Las Born Dec. 10, Has two older brothers, Joshua and Smith... are John and Rachel ... Parents 1995 in Inglewood, Calif. Born March 7, Corsairs. and championship. Helped Santa Monica to an undefeated conference record (7-0) Academy in Inglewood, Calif. Is a 2014 graduate of The City College Honors Preparatory Also lettered in basketball. in 11 games for the tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks 44 tackles, 10.5 Earned second-team all-conference honors while recording (Oct. 7). his first career sack in the win at Utah State Recorded 18). (Nov. a tackle for loss in the win over San Jose State a career-high three tackles including Tallied • • • • • • Personal: Majoring in communication studies with a minor in criminal justice. Darrin... Joshua played football at New Mexico State... High School: 2015 (Redshirt): 2015 (Redshirt): 2014 (Santa Monica College): 2017 (Junior): 2016 (Sophomore): and others. Nevada, UNLV Hawaii, San Diego State, State, Washington from Colorado, • Committed to CSU over reported offers Personal: Majoring in social work. older sister... • 2014 Nevada DI-A Defensive MVP. as a junior. • Earned first-team All-Nevada recognition 16 sacks. • As a junior in 2014, had 56 tackles and injury. an ACL sacks record but missed his senior season while recovering from career closing in on the state’s • Was as a three-star recruit by Rivals and 247 Sports. • Rated 2016 (Redshirt): 2016 (Redshirt): High School: high school recruit from Nevada. • Top-ranked defensive end in the country (247 Sports) strong-side • 38th-ranked 2017 (Freshman): 2017 (Freshman): RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES
RYAN STONEHOUSE Santa Ana, Calif. (Mater Dei) P SO | 5-11 | 170 | 1L 41
Career Highs: Longest Punt: 65 at Alabama, 2017
2017 (Freshman): Earned honorable mention All-Mountain West honors and was named to the Ray Guy Award watch list in Octo- ber... Punted 46 times and ranked fifth in the country with a 45.9-yard average... Pinned 24 punts inside the 20-yard line and has 18 punts of 50+ yards... Was one of five true freshmen to play in all 13 games. • Pinned two-of-three punts at No. 1 Alabama (Sept. 16) inside the 20-yard-line including a career-long 65-yard punt. • Punted twice in the win at Hawai'i (Sept. 30), one of which traveled 55 yards and the other of which was downed at Hawai'i's five-yard-line. • Had two punts of 50+ yards in the win at Utah State (Oct. 7), both of which were pinned inside the 50-yard line. • Punted five times without a touchback at New Mexico (Oct. 20), with three punts being pinned inside the 20 and three travel- ing 50+ yards.
High School: • Is a 2017 graduate of Mater Dei High School in California. • Named the nation’s top punter in the Class of 2017, according to 247Sports. • Is a 2016 Blue & Grey All-American, also earning All-America honors from Scout and MaxPreps. • Additional accolades include MaxPreps California Large School All-State first team, All-CIF, and LA Times first team. • Participated in the Kohl’s Kicking Camp and was rated as a five-star punter. • Named the top punter at the 2016 Jamie Cole Western Winter Showcase. • Helped Mater Dei to a 13-1 record in 2016, including an undefeated CIF title and a No. 3 national ranking (MaxPreps). • Averaged 45.2 yards per punt, including a long of 65, as a senior in 2016. • Rated as a three-star prospect by Scout, Rivals and 247Sports. • Committed to CSU over finalists California and Illinois, as well as reported offers from Arizona and nearly a dozen additional schools.
Personal: May 11, 1999 in San Dimas, Calif… Son to Natalie Banks and Paul Stonehouse… Father, Paul, played football at Stanford… Has two uncles who also played football at the collegiate level, John Stonehouse played at USC and Jeff Banks played at Washing- ton State… Majoring in business administration.
BRANDON SUMMER Pueblo, Colo. (Pueblo West) P RS-SR | 6-0 | 215 | VR 39
2017 (Junior): Did not play, spent the season as a varsity reserve.
2016 (Sophomore): Did not play, spent the season as a varsity reserve.
2015 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first season at CSU.
2014 (Santa Monica): Played his freshman season at Santa Monica College. • Racked up 44 tackles, including 10.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks, and one forced fumble for the Corsairs. • Earned second-team all-conference honors in his lone season. • Led the Corsairs to a 7-4 record, including an undefeated 7-0 conference record.
High School: • Was a three-sport athlete at Pueblo West High School in Pueblo, Colo., earning a total of three varsity letters in football. • Named to the first-team All-Foothills Conference his sophomore, junior and senior seasons. • Also earned all-state honors his junior and senior campaigns. • Helped lead his team to the league championship his sophomore and junior seasons. • Named the team’s defensive MVP in 2014. • Served as the team’s captain in 2014.
Personal: Given name is Brandon Douglas Summer…born on July 29, 1997 in Pueblo West, Colo….parents are Doug and Cindy Summer…has one older brother, Sean…majoring in agricultural business at Colorado State…Hometown: Shallow Water, Texas.
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JEFF TAYLOR Jonesboro, Ga. (Jonesboro) OL JR | 6-1 | 305 | 2L 71
2017 (Sophomore): Played in 11 games and started three on the offensive line, blocking for an offense that ranked 11th in the country and first in the Mountain West with 492.5 yards per game... The offensive line allowed just 1.0 sack per game, a figure that ranked fifth in the country... Behind Taylor and the offensive line, quarterback Nick Stevens ranked 13th among all FBS players with 3,799 passing yards, while running back Dalyn Dawkins ranked 19th in the country with 1,399 rushing yards... The Rams' third-down conversion percentage of 50.3 percent ranked second in the country and their 305 total first downs ranked eighth. • The Rams offense scored 58 points in the season-opener against Oregon State (Aug. 26), the most in school history against a Power 5 opponent. • Helped the Rams put up 23 points against No. 1-ranked Alabama, the most points allowed by the Tide against a non-Power 5 conference opponent since 2007. • The Rams offensive line did not allow a sack against the Crimson Tide, a unit that ranked third in the country with 3.6 sacks per game. • Colorado State converted 10-of-17 third downs (58.8 percent) against an Alabama defense that ranked eighth in the country in third-down defense in 2016. • In a win over Nevada (Oct. 14), the Rams' offense eclipsed the 600-yard mark for the third time this season, going for 608. • Quarterback Nick Stevens passed for 384 yards while running back Dalyn Dawkins rushed for a career-high 191 yards. • Blocked for 570 yards of total offense and 52 points against a Boise State defense that entered the game ranked 15th in the country in total defense (Nov. 11). • Made way for 305 passing yards and 301 rushing yards en route to the Rams' fourth 600-yard performance of the season in a blowout win over San Jose State (Nov. 18).
2016 (Freshman): Played in nine games as a backup offensive lineman and took multiple snaps as a lead-blocker in jumbo sets. • Made his collegiate debut against UNC (Sept. 17).
High School: • Named to Georgia’s all-state second team as a senior in 2015. • Is a two-time first-team All-Southside Region selection (2014, 2015). • Earned first-team Southern Crescent accolades as a senior. • Was invited to several prestigious all-star games, including the Georgia Rising Seniors Bowl, Florida-Georgia rivalry game and Elite Junior Classic. • Helped the Cardinal to an 11-2 record and region championship in 2015, blocking for an offense that averaged 4.3 yards per carry. • Name the Cardinal’s Team MVP in 2015. • Rated a three-star recruit by ESPN and 247 Sports and a two-star by Rivals. • Committed to CSU over 12 reported offers, including Marshall, East Carolina and Georgia Southern.
ALEX TENNANT Littleton, Colo. (Arapahoe/Montana State) WR RS-JR | 6-3 | 200 | VR 26
2017 (Sophomore): Did not play; spent the season as a varsity reserve.
2016 (Freshman): Did not play; spent the season as a varsity reserve.
2015 (Montana State): Redshirted at Montana State in his first collegiate season.
High School: • Is a 2015 graduate of Arapahoe High School in Centennial, Colo. • Played baseball and football in high school. • Recorded seven catches for 70 yards and a touchdown in his senior season. • Head football coach was Mike Campbell.
Personal: Born Sept. 17, 1996 in Littleton, Colo... Parents are Andrew and Mary Ellen... Younger brother, Kyle, runs track at Miami of Ohio... Mother played basketball at Michigan State University... Majoring in communication studies.
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TFL 14.0 TT 117 AT 48 69 UT 39-14 THOMAS’ CAREER STATISTICS CAREER THOMAS’ YEAR G-GS 2015 2016 13-3 13-10 2017 24 22 TOTAL 13-1 14 16 23 38 38 18 5.0 7.0 0.0 41 1.0 0 2.0 0 1.5 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 RS-SR | 6-2 | 223 | 3L | 6-2 | 223 RS-SR (Overland) Colo. Denver, TRE THOMAS LB a sack. tackles for loss and 7.0 recording 38 tackles including 10, Played in all 13 games and started including 5.0 seventh on the team with 38 total tackles, three starts... Ranked Played in all 13 games, earning Redshirted during his first collegiate season. Redshirted Played in all 13 games and 2016 13 at Air Force, Robert are Ricky Thomas and Monique Humes... Has an older brother, ... Parents Colo. Born Sept. 3, 1995 in Denver, Named 2013 Player of the Year by his teammates and coaching staff. Named 2013 Player of the Year Head football coach was Seth Replogle. and twice in track & field. times in basketball In addition to three varsity letters in football, also lettered three UTEP and Wyoming. San Jose State, Northern Colorado, Committed to CSU over reported offers from New Mexico, as a two-star recruit by Rivals and Scout. Rated five kicks. 15 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks... Also blocked In three varsity seasons, posted a school-record 322 tackles, including which led the state of per game, an average of 19.9 As a senior in 2013, set the Overland record with 219 total tackles, Also added seven tackles for loss and four sacks. 189 of his 219 tackles were solo stops... Colorado... recording 27 stops on three occasions as a senior. Holds the school record for most tackles in a game, honors. Earned 2013 first-team All-Colorado and first-team All-Centennial football team in 2013. Captain of the Trailblazers Colo. Is a 2014 graduate of Overland High School in Aurora, Collegiate debut came in a season-opening win over Savannah State (Sept. 5)... Recorded a career-high five tackles in the (Sept. 5)... Recorded State Collegiate debut came in a season-opening win over Savannah including four solo stops. victory, Showdown against rival Colorado (Sept. 19). Mountain Earned his first start in the Rocky (Oct. 10). (Oct. 3) and vs. Boise State games at Utah State Had five tackles in back-to-back 1). (Oct. his first career sack against Wyoming Logged doubling his previous career best of five tackles. 12), more than (Nov. a career-high 13 tackles at Air Force Recorded Recorded seven tackles and intercepted Recorded for a a pass that he returned 44 yards 26). (Aug. win against Oregon State touchdown in the season-opening Colorado (Sept. 1). sack in the game against and 1.0 five tackles Tallied (Sept. 16), including five solos. 1 Alabama at No. a team-high-tying seven tackles Logged • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Personal: Majoring in sociology. played football at Northern Colorado... Robert, Brother, Lewis... Holland, and a sister Renita 2014 (Redshirt): 2014 (Redshirt): High School: 2015 (Freshman): came on special teams. tackles for loss... Six of his tackles 2016 (Sophomore): touchdown. 2017 (Junior): tackles 41 tackles, 2.0 recording started one, hurries for loss, 1.5 sacks, two quarterback for a and an interception that was returned Career Highs: • Tackles: RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES
JADON WALKER Lithia Springs, Ga. (Chapel Hills) S SO | 6-10 | 193 | 1L 9
2017 (Freshman): Played in 11 games at safety and on special teams, recording five tackles. • Saw significant time at safety against No. 1 Alabama (Sept. 16) and recorded two tackles.
High School: • Is a 2017 graduate of Chapel Hills High School in Lithia Springs, Ga. • Selected as the 2016 Region 5-4A Offensive Player of the Year. • Earned all-region honors as a senior in 2016. • Playing quarterback, amassed 1,074 passing yards and nine touchdowns, along with 895 rushing yards and nine scores. • Rated as a three-star prospect by Scout, Rivals, 247Sports and ESPN. • Selected CSU over 10 reported offers, including Boston College, Air Force, Army and Navy.
Personal: Born Jan. 27, 1999 in Douglasville, Ga.… Parents are Charlotte and Robert Walker… Has one older brother, Justin, and one younger sister, Regyn… His cousin, Ricky Dobbs, who played football at the Naval Academy… Majoring in business management.
JOSH WATSON Blue Springs, Mo. (Blue Springs South) LB RS-SR | 6-2 | 240 | 3L 55
Career Highs: WATSON’S CAREER STATISTICS • Tackles: 12 (twice) at Minnesota, 2016; vs. DEFENSE Wyoming, 2016 YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SCK INT PBU FF FR BLK QBH 2015 13-0 19 18 37 6.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2017 (Junior): Played in all 13 games and 2016 13-11 40 50 90 7.5 1.5 0 1 0 0 0 5 started 12, recording a team-high 109 2017 13-12 64 45 109 5.0 2.0 2 7 1 1 0 0 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, two TOTAL 39-23 123 113 236 18.5 4.5 2 8 1 1 0 5 interceptions, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and seven pass breakups... Through Week 13, his nine total pass defenses ranked first in the Mountain West and tied for fourth in the country among non defensive backs. • Intercepted a pass, forced a fumble and recorded nine tackles in the season-opening win over Oregon State (Aug. 26). • Led the team with nine tackles, including seven solos, in the game against Colorado (Sept. 1). • Recorded seven tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and one pass breakup in the win over Abilene Christian (Sept. 9). • Tied for the team lead with seven tackles at No. 1 Alabama (Sept. 16). • Made three solo tackles, recovered a fumble and recorded a career-high three pass breakups in the win at Hawai'i (Sept. 30). • Recorded a team-high-tying seven tackles, 1.0 tackle for loss and two pass breakups in the win against Nevada (Oct. 14). • Broke up Nevada's fourth-down pass in the final minute of a one-possession game which secured a victory for the Rams. • Logged a team-high nine tackles including a number of pivotal third-down stops in the win at New Mexico (Oct. 20). • Made a career-high 17 tackles, including eight solos, against Air Force (Oct. 28). • His 17 tackles tied for the 15th most by any FBS player in a single game this season. • Recorded a team-high 11 tackles against Wyoming (Nov. 4). • Tallied eight tackles, 1.0 sack and intercepted a pass in the end zone in the win over San Jose State (Nov. 18). • Despite playing in just the second half, made six tackles and logged a sack against Marshall in the Gildan New Mexico Bowl (Dec. 16).
2016 (Sophomore): Played in all 13 games and started 11, recording 90 tackles, 7.5 tackles for a loss, 1.5 sacks and five quarterback hurries... His 90 tackles ranked second on the team and his five quarterback hurries led all Rams. • Recorded eight tackles, including 1.5 tackles for loss and 0.5 sacks, as well as two quarterback hurries in a win over UTSA (Sept. 10). • Made 10 tackles with two tackles for loss and 0.5 sacks in a win over Northern Colorado (Sept. 17). • Recorded a career-high 12 tackles at Minnesota (Sept. 24). • Tied his career high with 12 tackles against Wyoming (Oct. 1), a game in which he also recorded a sack and two quarterback hurries. • Recorded 11 tackles, including a tackle for loss, at Air Force (Nov. 12) • Logged a team-high 10 tackles and a quarterback hurry versus Idaho in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl (Dec. 22)
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as a senior. Named Honorable Mention All-State Bennett and current CSU wide receiver Olabisi Johnson, while playing lineman Jake offensive Played with former Rams Clem, Judd Erickson, Christian Cumber and Marcus McElroy. against fellow 2017 signees Tanner Is a 2017 graduate of Bear Creek High School. blocks in nine games as a senior. 17 pancake Recorded Played both football, baseball and wrestled. Earned varsity letters in football and one in wrestling. Jamaica in May and cultural immersion trip to Petersfield, One of 12 CSU student athletes selected to participate in a service 2018, called Green & Global. (Sept. 19). vs. Colorado Showdown Mountain stops in the Rocky Had six on the next play. forced a punt loss that (Oct. 10), a seven-yard Boise State career sack vs. his first Posted Made his collegiate debut in a season-opening victory over Savannah State (Sept. 5), tallying a career-most nine sacks a career-most (Sept. 5), tallying State over Savannah victory in a season-opening collegiate debut Made his three for loss. including • • • • • • • • • • Personal: Personal: science. in health and exercise High School: 2017 (Redshirt): 2017 (Redshirt): Personal: Erin, and two younger sisters, Joy and Has one older sister, Bluff... played football at Arkansas-Pine Steven, Mona Smith... Father, studies. Majoring in communication Zoe... football team as a junior and senior. • Captain of the Jaguars' Christian Brothers. Jaguars to their first state title since 2006 with a 40-37 victory over • As a sophomore in 2011, helped the Donnell Alexander at Blue Springs South. running back • Played with former Colorado State State. and South Dakota Navy from Army, • Committed to CSU over reported offers as a two-star recruit by Rivals and Scout. • Rated in Blue Springs, Mo. of Blue Springs South High School • Is a 2014 graduate on Sept. 6, 2013). in a game (31 vs. Fort Osage in a season (177 in 2013) and tackles Springs South records for tackles • Holds Blue his performance at linebacker. first-team All-Missouri for • As a senior in 2013, named among all Class 6 participants. top Missouri linebacker given annually to the Jones Award, • Earned the 2013 Mike in 2013 after earning second-team honors in 2012. • Named first-team All-Suburban Gold 2014 (Redshirt): 2014 (Redshirt): High School: 2015 (Freshman): 2015 RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES
PRESTON WILLIAMS Lovejoy, Ga. (Lovejoy/Tennessee) WR RS-JR | 6-4 | 210 | TR 11
2017 (Football): Sat out the 2017 season due to NCAA Division I transfer rules.
2017 (CSU Track and Field): • All-Mountain West, indoor triple jump. • Mountain West Indoor Track & Field Men’s Field Athlete of the Week (Feb. 21, 2017).
2015-16 (Tennessee): • Transferred to CSU after two seasons at the University of Tennessee. • Had two years of eligibility remaining, after sitting out the 2017 season due to NCAA Division I transfer rules. • Played in 12 games for the Volunteers (three starts), totaling 16 catches for 249 yards and two touchdowns. • Named the SEC Freshman of the Week on Sept. 21, 2015 after scoring two touchdowns vs. Western Carolina.
High School: • Is a 2015 graduate of Lovejoy High School in Lovejoy, Ga. • Named Scout’s top-rated high school receiver in the Class of 2015. • Played in the 2015 Under Armour High School All-Star Game. • Participated in The Opening. • Named an ESPN 300 member. • MaxPreps Junior All-American in 2013. • Class 6A Offensive Player of the Year as a junior in 2013. • Two-time all-state first-team selection. • Recorded 99 receptions for 2,318 yards and 27 touchdowns over his final two prep seasons, in addition to three punt-return scores and two interceptions for touchdowns as a junior. • Led the Wildcats to a Region 2 Class 6A championship in 2014. • Also competed in track & field for the Wildcats, winning the 2013 Georgia state long jump title (24-2.5) and finishing runner-up in the triple jump. • Rated as a five-star prospect by Scout and a four-star by Rivals, ESPN and 247Sports. • Had more than 25 reported high school offers, including Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, Ohio State and Miami.
Personal: Born: March 27, 1997... Son of Terri Williams.
DARIUS WISE Midland, Pa. (Beaver Area) WR SO | 5-9 | 170 | VR 22
2017 (Freshman): Played in two games on special teams.
High School: • Is a 2017 graduate of Beaver Area High School in Pennsylvania. • Rated as the Class of 2017’s 21st-best player in the state of Pennsylvania. • Helped the Bobcats to an 8-2 record in 2016. • Also lettered in basketball in high school. • Rated as a three-star prospect by 247Sports and two-star by Rivals. • Selected CSU over six reported offers, including BYU, Virginia and Miami (Ohio).
Personal: Born Apr. 3, 1998 in Pittsburgh, Pa... Parents are Shawndelle Wise and Charles Gomes… Has three brothers, Dejon, D’kwon and Daejor, as well as one sister, Zicaria… Has two cousins who played sports at the collegiate level, Robert Foster played football at the University of Alabama, and Renell Cummings played basketball at Bowling Green… Majoring in health and exercise science.
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85 1 8 FR | @CSUFOOTBALL 180 | 6-0 NEWCOMER BIOGRAPHIESNEWCOMER Played in 25 games over four years at Played in 25 games over four | RS-SR | 6-2 | 225 | TR RS-SR | 6-2 | 225 | FR S Saratoga, Calif. (Bellarmine Prep/Washington) Saratoga, Calif. O'Dowd) (Bishop Calif. Pleasanton, K.J. CARTA-SAMUELS QUINN BRINNON QUINN QB and played QB at Vanderbilt Austyn, Older brother, Born June 14, 2000 in Pleasanton, Calif... Parents are Parents Calif... Born June 14, 2000 in Pleasanton, a senior in 2013. High the ball at Bishop O'Dowd on both sides of Starred and 13 pass sacks, 3 INTs 2.0 TFLs, 106 tackles, 7.0 Logged his and 25 touchdowns at quarterback Threw for 1,919 yards Division 5-AA state championship as a junior. California’s Won defensive back and quarter Earned all-league honors at both senior year. senior year. yards and 12 touchdowns while rushing for 632 yards and 12 TDs on 129 carries. the playoffs in his junior season. 2012. and the 26 overall prospect in California the nation, the No. 225 recruit in the nation. No. nation the in 264 No. and California in recruit overall 27 No. by ESPN. 35 recruit in California. the country and the No. for 82 yards. es for 104 yards and three TDs. 2016. Alabama. yards. award. quarterback in 2013. School, playing in the secondary and at quarterback. School, playing then added his sophomore and junior seasons, defenses over in his senior season. 46 more tackles TDs. and had 10 rushing senior year, back. Army All-American Bowl following to play in the U.S. • Invited • As a junior in 2012, completed 70-of-129 passes for 1,230 went 11-2 and made it to the championship game of • Team and first-team all-league in Junior of the Year WCAL • Earned 100". "Western News-Tribune's • Named to the Tacoma 10 pro-style quarterback in him the No. ranked • Rivals.com and the passer" in the country 14 "pocket the No. • Rated prospect in 23 quarterback tabbed him the No. • Scout.com Personal: did as James Samuels, played at Utah State, Father, Wyoming... plays volleyball at Colorado. Gabby, Sister, his uncle... completing Had 47 career pass attempts at UW, Washington... touchdowns. 27 of them for 310 yards and three passes completing 8-of-10 • Played in eight games in 2017, • Appeared in nine games in 2016, completing 9-of-13 pass in 7 Stanford drive in a win over No. a late scoring • Led Bowl against Peach • Also appeared in the 2017 Chick-Fil-A • Played in eight games in 2015, going 10-for-24 for 124 in 2015. • Made his collegiate debut at Boise State scout squad MVP in 2014 and won the team's • Redshirted High School: as a League Catholic Athletic • Named first-team All-West Prep to an 8-4 record and the semifinals Bellarmine • Led as of the CIF Central Coast Section Open Division playoffs 2014-17 (Washington): High School: • • • • • Personal: John and Michelle Brinnon. - 4 91 19 73 HS | 175 |
5-10 | JR | 6-3 | 255 | TR RS-SR | 6-0 | 200 | TR RS-SR | 6-0 | 200 | FR the Owls, total Played 36 career games with Bryan/Rice) (Travis Bryan, Texas V.J. BANKS V.J. Born May 2, 1995 in Baton Rouge, La... Parents Parents La... Born May 2, 1995 in Baton Rouge, Hamburg, Germany (Feather River College) Hughes) Ga. (Langston Fairburn, JAN-PHILLIP BOMBEK JAN-PHILLIP RASHAD AJAYI DL CB CB are Parents Born Dec. 1, 1996 in Hamburg, Germany... are Oluyomi Ga... Parents in Atlanta, 1999, Born Oct. 7, catching 45 passes for 731 yards and five scores on high jump. football as a senior. district return specialist MVP. a freshman and in as in basketball Academic All-State Hauled in five career interceptions on defense while and regional qualifier in All-district selection in basketball Bryan HS First team All-District 14-5A as a senior at Travis Second-team All Brazos Valley. up Finished senior year with 50 tackles (two for loss), broke 2015. Had 28 tackles in 12 games in in 2014, registering Played 10 games as a true freshman Earned academic honors at Rice as well, and was named Started two games in 2017 before a leg injury forced him two games in 2017 before a leg Started 37 tackles, one intercep Made 11 starts in 2016, recording three tackles and an interception. Honor Roll. Commissioner's to the Conference USA to miss the rest of the season. tion and a forced fumble. breakups during his senior year in 2017. breakups during Troy. Maryland and Made the Dean's List all three semesters that he attended Made the Dean's Had 23 total tackles (11 for loss), two sacks and a forced Earned all-conference honors in both 2016 and 2017 in the Association. California Community College Athletic Feather River. fumble in his first season at Feather River in 2016. Kinesiology from Rice. • High School: degree in his bachelor's and Mary Banks... Received are Vernon six passes and intercepted another. • offense. • High School: • and was also named Rogers for coach Ross in Bryan, Texas, • • • • • ing 75 tackles, two interceptions and seven passes defended. ing 75 tackles, two interceptions • • 2014-17 (at Rice): Personal: played his uncle, Robinson, Steven Ajayi and Janeen Lindsey... Georgia. college football at West as a cornerback in 2017. • Earned all-region honors • Served as team captain. reported offers, including Pittsburgh, • Selected CSU over 15 High School: and 10 pass 60 tackles, three interceptions • Recorded and Andrea Bombek. Peter • Personal: 2016-17 (Feather River College): • • NEWCOMER BIOGRAPHIES
CAM'RON CARTER TYWAN FRANCIS Tucker, Ga. (Tucker) New Orleans, La. (Landry-Walker) LB FR | 6-1 | 219 | HS 12 S FR | 5-11 | 180 | HS 10 High School: High School: • Posted 32 tackles in nine games as a senior, including three • As a junior, had 51 tackles, three interceptions, 16 pass tackles for loss and a forced fumble. breakups, three forced fumbles, three recovered fumbles • Three-star prospect that had 11 offers and interest from and a TD. several SEC programs. • Earned Defensive Most Valuable Player honors in his district and earned all-state honors in 2018. Personal: Born April 16, 2000 in Rockdale, Ga... Parents are • Helped lead his team to a 5A state title in Louisiana in 2016. Johnny and Cathy Carter. • Served as team captain during his senior season. • Maintained Honor Roll status as a junior and senior. • Selected CSU over 10 reported offers including Troy, Arkansas State and Louisiana Tech, while receiving interest DAMION DALEY from LSU, Arkansas and Mississippi State. Columbia, S.C. (Ridge View) DL FR | 6-3 | 310 | HS Personal: Parents are Arnold Barnes and Laura Perkins-Barnes... 93 Older brother Erskine played football at Fort Scott C.C. and is High School: headed to Austin Peay for the 2018 season. • Selected to represent South Carolina in the Shrine Bowl. • Named Region 3-AAAA Defensive Player of the Year follow ing his senior season. TROY GOLDEN • Had 164 tackles, 42.0 TFLs, 6.0 sacks, 2 INTs, 2 forced Orlando, Fla. (Olympia) fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries in his senior season. • High school teammate of current CSU tight end Cameron LB FR | 6-1 | 213 | HS 43 Butler. High School: • Had 52 tackles (10 for loss), four sacks and an interception as a senior. BRANDON DERROW • Registered 60 tackles (nine for loss) and 11 sacks as a junior. Columbus, Ohio (St. Francis De Sales) • Posted 66 tackles (12 for loss) with eight sacks his DE FR | 6-3 | 243 | HS sophomore season. 54 • Earned Defensive Line MVP honors at Olympia High School High School: in 2016 and 2017. • First-team all-district and all-league in his senior year at St. Francis De Sales High School. Personal: Born Aug. 20, 1999 in Winter Garden, Fla... Parents are • Second-team All-Ohio as a senior. Carl and Rosalind Golden. • Helped lead his team to a league title as a junior and a berth in the state semifinals. • Football team captain as a senior. • Four-year varsity letterwinner in football; also lettered in NIKKO HALL Calabasas, Calif. (Calabasas) lacrosse (senior year) and track (freshman). • Three-star prospect that held 15 reported offers. WR FR | 6-0 | 180 | FR 80 • Honor roll recipient as a senior. High School: Personal: Born Feb. 18, 2000 in Westerville, Ohio... Parents are • Averaged 24.1 yards per reception as a senior (19 catches, Chris and Linda Derrow... Father was a golfer at Marshall. 457 yards). • Hauled in 51 catches for 1,026 yards and 12 touchdowns as a junior, averaging 20.1 yards per catch. • Had 53 tackles at safety in 2016 and totaled 6 interceptions DAMION DICKENS in his career. Lexington, Miss. (Holmes County/Copiah-Lincoln C.C.) • Earned first-team all-league honors as a junior and senior. DE JR | 6-2 | 265 | TR • Reported offers from 20 schools including Nebraska, 99 Oregon, Arizona State, Louisville, Tennessee, Washington 2016-17 (Copiah-Lincoln C.C.): State, Wisconsin, Florida and Michigan State. • Logged 30 tackles (10 for loss) and three sacks in 2017. • Rated as the No. 79 junior college prospect in the nation by Personal: Born Oct. 1, 1999 in Los Angeles... Parents are Michael ESPN. Hall and Labrina Sanford. • Also held offers from Louisville, Kansas and Florida Atlantic.
High School: JOHN HECKER • Is a 2016 graduate of Holmes County High School in Fort Collins, Colo. (Resurrection Christian/Wheaton College) Lexington, Miss. WR JR | 5-11 | 193 | TR 35 2016-17 (Wheaton College): • Spent two seasons on the roster at Wheaton College.
High School: • Lettered three years in football and twice in basketball at Resurrection Christian. • First-team all-conference honoree in 2016 and helped lead his squad to conference titles in 2014 and 2015. • Served as team captain as a senior.
Personal: Born Aug. 22, 1997 in Scottsbluff, Neb... Parents are Thomas and Lisa Hecker.
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Reed Reginald to a pair of district and conference his high school • Led • Three-star prospect that had 14 other reported offers. in high school and graduated with honors. • Held a 3.9 GPA • Named to the Times-Union Super 11 in 2017. all-district and all-area honors twice • Earned all-conference, High School E. Lee named defensive MVP at Robert • Was High School: • Had 91 tackles (six for loss), four sacks, two forced fumbles, 80 tackles (nine for loss) with eight sacks, two • Recorded year at Tift County High captain during his senior • Team Personal: and Myra Jackson. as the 14th-best player in Georgia by MaxPreps. • Ranked senior seasons. • First-team all-region in his junior and Football National • Selected to the U-18 and U-19 U.S.A. against for USA Team • Named to the International Bowl IX High School: • Served as captain in 2017. • Named all-region in 2016 and 2017. • Academic all-state in 2016 and 2017. three years in football, two years in track, and one • Lettered • Hauled in 58 receptions for 920 yards as a senior and 51 • Named all-conference defensive back in 2016 and 2017, season, and had the most receptions in game, • In 2017, High School: Colo. High School in Louisville, • Is a 2018 graduate of Legacy honoree. • Three-time all-district his senior year. • Served as team captain Personal: High School: twice in track at Dulles four years in football and • Lettered NEWCOMER BIOGRAPHIES High School: • Was rated as one of the nation's top 10 quarterbacks coming out of San Juan Hills High School by both RUSHTON ROBERTS 247sports and Rivals.com. Jacksonville, Fla. (The Bolles School) • Finalist in the Elite 11 quarterback competition in the summer of 2015. DL FR | 6-4 | 220 | HS 56 • As a senior he led the team to the CIF Southern Section playoffs, throwing for 2,895 yards and 32 touchdowns High School: while adding 626 yards on the ground with eight rushing • As a senior recorded a team-high 70 tackles to along with touchdowns. eight sacks, 10 tackles for loss and nine quarterback hurries. • Named second-team all-state in California by USA Today. • Led The Bolles School to the state title game as a sopho • Set program records for passing yards in a season, rushing more and senior. yards in a season, passing touchdowns in a season, • Earned first-team all-city honors as a senior. passing yards in a career, passing touchdowns in career, • Also earned varsity status in wrestling. rushing touchdowns in a career and rushing touchdowns in a season. Personal: Born May 26, 2000 in Jacksonville, Fla... Parents are Matthew and Robyn Roberts. Personal: Born July 18, 1997... Parents are Paul and Anna O'Brien. T.J. ROUNDTREE Gainesville, Fla. (P.K. Yonge/Eastern Arizona C.C./Louisville) THOMAS PANNUNZIO OL RS-SR | 6-6 | 332 | TR Aurora, Colo. (Pueblo South) 58 FR | 5-8 | 160 | HS 2015-17 (Louisville): WR 39 • Appeared in 18 games for Louisville over three seasons, High School: including all 13 outings in 2016. • Starred in all three phases as a senior at Pueblo South • The Cardinals appeared in bowl games in all three HS, producing 20 total touchdowns (13 receiving), a pair of seasons that Roundtree was on the roster, playing SEC interceptions and over 500 total return yards. opponents in each. • Earned 4A All-Chieftain Team and All-Foothills League first team honors in 2017. 2014 (Eastern Arizona C.C.): • Was a 4A Foothills League honorable mention honoree in • Started three games at tackle. 2016. • Helped his team win a league and state title in 2018. High School: • Served as captain from 2015-17. • Played two years of football at P.K. Yonge High School in • Lettered three years in football, four years in track, and two Gainesville, Fla. years in basketball. • Won offensive lineman of the year honors for his school in 2013. Personal: Born June 21, 1999 in Aurora, Colo... Parents are Nick • Also lettered in basketball and track & field. and Carol Pannunzio... Brother, Isiah, is a tight end at CSU. ZACH SCHLAGER DEVIN PHILLIPS McCook, Neb. (McCook) Monroe, La. (Neville) LB FR | 6-0 | 211 | HS 36 DL FR | 6-1 | 318 | HS 94 High School: High School: • Earned Class B all-state honors as a junior and a senior, • Rated a four-star recruit by ESPN, and was ranked No. 245 and was the all-state defensive captain as a junior. nationally by ESPN. • Received honorable mention all-state recognition as a • Was ESPN's sixth-ranked player out of Louisiana and the sophomore. 12th-ranked offensive guard in the nation. • Led McCook High School to three consecutive district • Earned several all-state honors as a senior. titles. McCook made the state semifinals during his • Led Neville High School to Class 2-4A state titles in 2014 sophomore and junior seasons, and the quarterfinals in his and 2015. senior year. • Holds school records several categories, including most Personal: Born Dec. 21, 1999 in Monroe, La... Parents are John tackles (season and career), most forced fumbles (season Phillips and Jacqueline Fobbs... Brother, Joctavis, is an offensive and career) and most touchdowns in a playoff game. lineman at CSU... Father played football at ULM. • Served as team captain as a senior in both football and basketball. • Owns his high school's record in the 110 meter high hurdles. ROSS REITER • Earned academic all-conference honors all four years. Phoenix, Ariz. (Brophy College Prep) LS FR | 5-10 | 235 | FR Personal: Born Aug. 24, 1999 in Denver… Parents are Russ and 86 Bev Schlager… Both of his brothers played college football. High School: Jake Schlager played safety at CSU from 2013-17, leaving as • Was the No. 2-rated long snapper in the nation. the school record holder n career games played. Joe Schlager • Earned second-team All-America honors in 2017. played at South Dakota… Father played football at Fort Lewis… • Received all-state recognition in 2016 and 2017. His cousin, Blake Weiman, played baseball at Kansas and • Coach at Brophy Prep was former CSU quarterback Scooter was drafted in the eighth round of the 2017 MLB Draft by the Molander. Pittsburgh Pirates. • Also had interest from Arizona State, Oregon and Oklahoma.
Personal: Born Dec. 14, 1999 in Phoenix... Parents are Don and Tammy Reiter... Brother, Donald, plays football at Arizona.
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1998 | | | | | FR SO 21, FR FR FR April L. Hanna) Anderson, S.C. (T. Claremont, Calif. (Claremont) Calif. Claremont, Thornton, Colo. (Chaparral) Thornton, Colo. (Air Academy) Colorado Springs, Colo. Denver, Colo. (Mullen) Colo. Denver, KAVESZ SHERARD KAVESZ MAXX SHAPIRO JACOB STANTON JACOB HUCK VOLLMAR A'JON VIVENS TE LS LB OL WR Born and are Lejon Parents Born June 18, 2000 in Denver... Born July 21, 1999 in Parker, Colo... Parents are Neal Parents Colo... Born July 21, 1999 in Parker, to the Charlotte Observer. among 5 others Tennessee strips, one interception, and two fumble recoveries senior year. touchdowns as a junior. Scholar-Athlete. Clem and Florian McCann. Tanner Christian Cumber, 2016 and 2017. touchdowns as a senior. McBride. joining fellow CSU signee Trey Scholar-Athlete, S.C. Second Football Team. • Named to the 2017 All-USA and North Carolina, Clemson, Duke, offers from • Reported High School: in South Carolina according prospect the ninth-ranked • Was and Mary Jane Shapiro... Brother, Zach, played football at San Zach, Brother, and Mary Jane Shapiro... Diego State. HS. end in 2015. all-league as a tight • Named first-team in 2015. captain in his senior season • Served a team basketball. • Also played Personal: High School: (Calif.) three seasons at Claremont in football for • Lettered and Dawn Stanton. • Served as team captain in 2015, 2016, and 2017. • Four year letter winner in football. and baseball. • Also played basketball Personal: High School: • Had 128 tackles, 19 tackles for loss yards, four sacks, two in 2017. • Named all-state by the Denver Post academic all-state recognition in 2017. • Received Personal: Personal: Ebony Vivens... Father played football at Northern Colorado. • Served as team captain in his final two seasons. • Named a National Football Foundation Colorado Chapter Marcus McElroy, • High school teammate of current Rams • Earned multiple all-state honors as both a senior and junior. • Had 557 receiving yards and 705 rushing yards with 11 total receiving yards on 60 catches with 11 1,087 • Posted High School: • Named a National Football Foundation Colorado Chapter School to conference championships in Mullen High • Led RAMS BY STATE
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