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JACK BARES Ranch Santa Margarita, Calif. (Tesoro) DB RS-SO | 5-9 | 170 | VR 27
2015 (Freshman): Did not see action during his freshman season.
2014 (Redshirt): Redshirted in his first collegiate season.
High School: • Is a 2014 graduate of Tesoro High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif. • Named the South Coast League Defensive MVP during his senior season (2013). • Team MVP as a senior in 2013. • Helped the Titans to a 9-3 record during his senior campaign. • Earned three varsity letters in football. • Head football coach was Matt Poston.
Personal: Born Feb. 3, 1996 in Scottsdale, Ariz. … Hometown is Ranch Santa Margarita, Calif. ... Parents are Bruce and Elizabeth Bares… Has one sister, Abigail… Majoring in philosophy and minoring in business administration.
JAKE BENNETT Lakewood, Colo. (Bear Creek) OL RS-JR | 6-3 | 295 | 2L 77 • Named to the Rimington Trophy Watch List prior to the start of his junior season. BENNETT’S CAREER STATISTICS 2015 (Sophomore): Started all 13 games on the offensive line, appearing at both center OFFENSIVE LINE and left guard... Helped block for an offense that ranked third in the Mountain West with YEAR GP GS 2014 3 3 417.0 yards per game, and was among the nation’s leaders for tackles for loss allowed (4.62 2015 13 13 per game; 11th), sacks allowed (1.17 per game; 22nd), third-down conversions (46.0 percent, TOTAL 16 16 20th), fourth-down conversions (58.8 percent, 36th), first downs (23.15 per game, 33rd) and red-zone offense (87 percent, 44th). • Helped block for a season-high 598 yards of total offense, including 217 on the ground, in a 65-13 win over Savannah State (9/5). • Made way for a season-most 325 rushing yards in a win over UNLV (11/14). • Blocked for quarterback Nick Stevens' career-high 310-yard performance in the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl vs. Nevada (12/29).
2014 (Freshman): • Started the first three games at center before injuring his knee during a bye-week practice the week of Sept. 15. • Made his first collegiate start in a season-opening win over Colorado (8/29).. Paved the way for 266 yards on the ground in the victory. • Helped the Rams rack up 676 yards of total offense against UC Davis (9/13), the third-most total yards in a single game in CSU history. • The Rams allowed just three sacks in his three starts at center.
2013 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.
High School: • Is a 2013 graduate of Bear Creek High School in Lakewood, Colo. • Earned All-Colorado first-team honors as a senior in 2012, in addition to an honorable mention nod in 2011. • Served as team captain in 2012. • Helped protect two young quarterbacks and a young backfield that produced 11 rushing TDs on the year. • In the Bears’ 7-4 season of 2011, he helped block for a 2,000-yard passer and a rushing attack that galloped for nearly 2,000 yards and 22 touchdowns. • For the second consecutive season, the Bears advanced to the second round of the Colorado state playoffs before falling, 21-14, to Mullen. • Rated as a two-star prospect by Rivals and Scout. • Head football coaches were Tom Thennel and Zach Morris.
Personal: Born April 4, 1995 in Denver, Colo. ... Parents are Bryan and Cathy Bennett... Has an older brother, Austin, who plays football at Colorado Mesa University... Majoring in communication studies and minoring in business administration.
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BRYAN’S CAREER STATISTICS CAREER BRYAN’S YEAR 2015 RS-SO | 6-3 | 280 | VR | VR | 6-3 | 280 RS-SO RS-SO | 6-1 | 175 | 1L 1L RS-SO | 6-1 | 175 | Blue Springs, Mo. (Blue Springs) Mo. Blue Springs, Larkspur, Colo. (Douglas County) Colo. Larkspur, K JORDAN BENSON JORDAN WYATT BRYAN WYATT OL Is a 2014 graduate of Douglas County High School in Castle Rock, Colo. Is a 2014 graduate of Douglas County High School in Castle Rock, in 2013, second-team wide receiver in 2013 honors, including as a first-team kicker Earned multiple All-Continental League in 2012. and honorable mention kicker Scored 140 points and connected on 77-of-82 (93.9 percent) point-after attempts during his three-year career. two touchdowns as a senior in 2013. Caught 21 passes for 204 yards and Also played wide receiver... outstanding student-athlete (2012, 2013). named DCHS's Twice Ketron. Head football coach was Jeff Joe Hansley. Nowland, and played against former wide receiver Blake Smith and former Ram Trey Played with current Ram Also skied and played lacrosse in high school. Successfully made a field goal in the first 10 games in which he attempted including his first vs. Savannah one, (9/5). State Against Minnesota (9/12), sent the game into overtime with a game-tying Week (9/14). Teams Player of the West Special field goal as regulation expired... Named the Mountain State (10/31), a career long. Nailed a field goal of 44 yards vs. San Diego Arizona Bowl against Nevada (12/29). Home Loans 3-for-3 in the NOVA Was 43-of-46 (93.5 percent) on extra point attempts. Was All-Colorado first team. Named to the 2015 National Football Foundation Academic honors. and 2015 Academic All-Mountain West Scholar-Athlete Earned 2015-16 Mountain West Is a 2014 graduate of Blue Springs High School in Blue Springs, Mo. Is a 2014 graduate of Blue Springs All-Metro honors. All-Missouri, first-team All-Suburban-Gold and first-team As a senior in 2013, earned first-team football team as a senior. Captain of the Wildcats’ Also blocked rushing yards per game. points and 208.8 rack up an average of 40.5 on an offensive line that helped Leader and passer. running back for a 2,000-yard 35-14, in the Missouri state championship. Bridge, after defeating Rock a Class 6 state championship as a senior (14-0) Won points in league games. opponents by 29.2 the Suburban-Gold Conference in 2013, outscoring Won and he was awarded the Year, 2013 Offensive Lineman of the named him Blue Springs' Coaching staff and teammates Award. Dean “Wildcat Pride” Wayne defeating Howell, 42-3. a 13-1 record on its way to the first of two state championships, In 2012, he led Blue Springs to Xcellent 25 National Football Rankings. in 2013 by MaxPreps' as the 18th-best team in the nation Ranked touchdowns. points and rush for 62 total their opponents on average by 44.7 Helped the Wildcats outscore Donohoe Head football coach was Kelly (Blue Springs South). Josh Watson Played against current Ram and Scout.com. recruit by Rivals.com Two-star and Southern Illinois. South Dakota Toledo, Kentucky, State, Chose CSU over reported offers from Illinois Also lettered in track & field. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Redshirted during his first collegiate season. Redshirted 2014 (Redshirt): High School: Connected on 16 of 22 (72.7 percent) field-goal attempts, including 14-of-16 (87.5 percent) from inside 40 yards. percent) including 14-of-16 (87.5 percent) field-goal attempts, 2015 (Freshman): Connected on 16 of 22 (72.7 Born Jan. 23, 1996 in Kansas City, Mo. ... Parents are Consuela Benson and Kevin McAlester, Sr. ... Has one brother, Kevin Kevin ... Has one brother, Sr. McAlester, Benson and Kevin are Consuela ... Parents Mo. City, Born Jan. 23, 1996 in Kansas Personal: Cousin, Isaac Miles, currently plays football at Washburn... Cousin, Jason Young, Kionna Dickerson... and one sister, Jr., McAlester, Intends to major in mechanical engineering. for Murray State... played basketball Made his collegiate debut against Savannah State (9/5), appearing as a (9/5), appearing State debut against Savannah Made his collegiate 2015 (Freshman): lineman. backup offensive during his first collegiate season. Redshirted 2014 (Redshirt): High School: RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES Personal: Born July, 6, 1995 in Colorado Springs, Colo. ... Hometown is Larkspur, Colo. ... Parents are Scott and Theresa Bryan... Has one brother, Eric... Both parents graduated from Colorado State... Intends to major in mechanical engineering.
JAKOB BUYS Arvada, Colo. (Ralston Valley) DL RS-JR | 6-4 | 265 | 2L 91 2015 (Sophomore): Appeared in 10 games, recording seven tackles. BUYS’ CAREER STATISTICS DEFENSE • Recorded his first career tackle in YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SCK INT PBU FF FR BLK QBH CSU's season-opening victory over 2014 10-0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Savannah State (9/5)... Finished the 2015 11-0 3 4 7 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 game with three tackles (two solo). TOTAL 21-0 3 4 7 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2014 (Freshman): Played in 10 games, appearing mainly on several special teams units... Blocked a punt vs. Nevada (10/11) after beating two blockers, which set up a CSU field goal.
2013 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.
High School: • Is a 2013 graduate of Ralston Valley High School in Arvada, Colo. • Was a two-time All-North Metro honoree for his performance on the Mustangs' defensive line. • As a senior in 2012, named team captain by Ralston Valley's coaching staff. • Helped lead the Mustangs to the semifinals of the 2012 Colorado 5A championships before losing to Cherokee Trail... Fin- ished the 2012 season with an 11-2 record and in the process won the North Metro Conference championship. • Head football coach was Matt Loyd. • Also was a member of Ralston Valley’s baseball, wrestling and track & field teams, earning eight total letters.
Personal: Born July 22, 1994 in Arvada, Colo. ... Parents are Dwight and Nancy Buys... Has a twin brother, Justin, and an older sister, Jordyn... Majoring in business administration with a focus in finance and a minor in business management.
NICK CALLENDER Hayward, Calif. (St. Mary's College) OL RS-SR | 6-6 | 325 | 2L 76 2015 (Junior): • Started nine games at left tackle. CALLENDER’S CAREER STATISTICS OFFENSIVE LINE • Helped block for an offense that ranked third in the Mountain West with 417.0 YEAR GP GS yards per game, and was among the nation’s leaders for tackles for loss 2013 1 0 allowed (4.58 per game; 12th), sacks allowed (1.17 per game; 15th), third-down 2014 12 3 conversions (45.0 percent, 23rd), fourth-down conversions (62.5 percent, 24th), 2015 11 9 first downs (22.58 per game, 35th) and red-zone offense (87.5 percent, 38th). TOTAL 24 12 • Made way for a season-high 325 rushing yards in a win over UNLV (11/14). • Blocked for quarterback Nick Stevens' career-high 310-yard performance in the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl vs. Nevada (12/29).
2014 (Sophomore): • Appeared in 12 of 13 games, starting two (at Boise State on 9/6, vs. UC Davis on 9/13) at left tackle for the injured Ty Sambrai- lo and one at left guard (vs. Wyoming on 10/25)... Also played on the Rams’ field goal unit. • Saw his first action of the season against Colorado (8/29) when Ty Sambrailo left the game with a knee injury... Helped CSU rush for 266 yards on the ground, tied for the most by CSU in the Rocky Mountain Showdown. • Helped the Rams rack up 676 yards of total offense in his first career start, against UC Davis (9/13), third-most in CSU single-game history. • Filled in at left guard in a win against defending Mountain West Mountain Division champion Utah State (10/18) after Mason Myers left the game with a knee injury.
2013 (Freshman): Made his collegiate debut against Air Force (11/30), playing as a backup offensive lineman.
2012 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.
High School: • Is a 2012 graduate of St. Mary's College High School in Berkeley, Calif. • Did not miss a start during his three-year career, making 33 starts at left tackle... Also started at defensive tackle during his junior and senior seasons.
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YEAR 2013 2014 2015 TOTAL YEARTT 2013 2014 2015 TOTAL CLYBURN’S CAREER STATISTICS CAREER CLYBURN’S SR | 6-0 | 235 | 3L | 235 | 3L SR | 6-0 Louisville, Ky. (Saint Xavier) Ky. Louisville, DEONTE CLYBURN LB Chosen to serve as a game captain for the Rams' home opener against UC Davis (9/13)... Totaled four tackles in the win. Totaled home opener against UC Davis (9/13)... Chosen to serve as a game captain for the Rams' Force (11/28). regular-season finale at Air a season-most five tackles, including a half tackle for loss, during CSU's Posted Bowl vs. Utah (12/20). Vegas Purple Las two solo stops in the Royal Registered recording two tackles. Made his collegiate debut against in-state rival Colorado (9/1), in a win over UTEP (9/28), registering a season-high-tying three tackles. Made his first start at middle linebacker blowout victory against Air Force (11/30). Rams’ Tied his season-best performance with three tackles in the Ky. Is a 2013 graduate of Xavier High School in Louisville, an 8-5 record and a trip to the third round of the 105 total tackles as a senior in 2012 while helping the Tigers to Registered an early-season 15-14, in a rematch of Trinity, Lost in the playoffs to eventual state champion 6A state playoffs... Kentucky playoff meeting. third-round matchup and the previous year’s following his senior campaign. All-Kentucky Named first-team all-district and 2012 Associated Press first-team Player by the coaching staff. Defensive Most Valuable Named his team's 6A state round of the Kentucky up 88 tackles in an 8-5 campaign, which ended in the third As a junior in 2011, racked playoffs. Earned his first postseason honors in 2011, being named first-team all-district and all-state honorable mention. Served as a team captain in 2012. Harris. for former CSU assistant strength coach Rashad Played Glaser... Head football coach was Mike and Rivals.com. as a two-star prospect by Scout.com Rated Forced a fumble to set up a CSU field goal against Minnesota (9/12). 10 total tackles (five Recorded solo) in his first start of the sea- son, against Air Force (10/17). (10/31). a team-best 11 tackles (four solo) against San Diego State Registered (11/7). victory at Wyoming War Border seven tackles in addition to a forced fumble in CSU's Posted in two tackles for loss and a quarterback hurry, a career-high and team-best 12 total tackles (seven solo), including Recorded (11/14). a win over UNLV a tackle for loss at New Mexico (11/21). Generated a team-high nine tackles (seven solo), including Selected to the Bay Area News Group’s Cream of the Crop, as one of the region’s top 20 overall players in 2011. in players 20 overall top region’s of the as one Crop, of the Cream Group’s Area News the Bay to Selected honors on all-conference first-team garnering Year, of the Offensive Lineman League Athletic the 2011 Bay Shore Named of the ball. both sides Panthers 2011, after the accolades in Chronicle) (San Francisco and All-Metro Area News Group) All-East Bay (Bay Earned season. third consecutive rusher for the a 1,000-yard produced advanced to the Division 4 playoffs yards per carry and better than 7.0 the program averaged career, During his three-year every season. 1 seed in the Division 4 playoffs. (2010), earning the No. 9-2 during his junior season Went a Nor- Was in the shot put... throws and excelling team, specializing in the four seasons to his track & field Also contributed in 2011. League individual title Athletic Bay Shore Won the junior... shot put as a freshman and Cal finalist in that team. basketball varsity Mary's the St. center for two years on Served as the starting Minor. was Keith Head football coach • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Played in all 13 games, recording 20 tackles (10 solo), while primarily playing on special teams. 2014 (Sophomore): Played in all 13 games, recording 20 tackles (10 solo), while Rams, making his first career start vs. UTEP (9/28) before 2013 (Freshman): Compiled 13 tackles (five solo) in 13 games for the game vs. San Jose State. causing him to miss the next injuring his knee, High School: Mitchell... Has seven brothers and sisters... Clyburn and Perry are Katrina ... Parents Ky. 1994 in Louisville, Born Oct. 19, Personal: Majoring in communication studies. 2015 (Junior): Played in all 13 games and insert- started the final seven after being for ed as the starter at middle linebacker win over Air Force (10/17)... Ranked CSU's (35 fourth on the team with 69 tackles tackles sack and 7.0 solo), including 0.5 for loss (5th on team)... Added two tackles 9.8 forced fumbles... Averaged per game during his first four starts. Born June 16, 1994 in Berkeley, Calif. ... Hometown is Heyward, Calif. ... Parents are Meredith and Henry Callender... Has Henry Callender... are Meredith and ... Parents is Heyward, Calif. ... Hometown Calif. in Berkeley, Born June 16, 1994 Personal: Plans to major in business administration. Carolina... back at Western Cousin, Evan Williams, was a running one younger sister... RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES
EVAN COLORITO Beaverton, Ore. (Beaverton) LB RS-JR | 6-4 | 245 | 2L 43 2015 (Sophomore): Appeared in 10 games COLORITO’S CAREER STATISTICS as a reserve linebacker and special teams DEFENSE performer, recording three tackles. YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SCK INT PBU FF FR BLK QBH 2014 12-0 1 1 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 (Freshman): Played in 12 games, pri- 2015 10-0 1 2 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 marily used on several special teams units... TOTAL 22-0 2 3 5 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Registered two tackles, with both coming in CSU's home opener vs. UC Davis (9/13).
2013 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.
High School: • Is a 2013 graduate of Beaverton High School in Beaverton, Ore. • Holds the Beaverton school record for career sacks with 34. • In his final season as a Beaver, rushed 68 times for 504 yards (7.4 average) and scored eight touchdowns. • On the defensive side of the line of scrimmage, recorded a single-season school record 29 tackles for loss and 11.5 sacks. • Named the 2012 Metro League Defensive Player of the Year. • Earned first-team all-city and first-team All-Oregon accolades as a senior for his play at the linebacker position... Also earned third-team all-Beaverton honors for his exploits on the ground. • Tabbed as a third-team defensive end as both a sophomore and junior. • As a junior in 2011 compiled 48 total tackles (22 solo), 10.5 tackles for loss, and seven sacks. • As a sophomore in 2010 registered 38 tackles (16 solo), including four tackles for loss. • Also competed in track & field for the Beavers. • Head football coach was Bob Boyer. • Rated as a three-star prospect by ESPN and a two-star prospect by Scout and Rivals.
Personal: Born Oct. 20, 1994 in Portland, Ore. ... Hometown is Beaverton, Ore. ... Parents are Anthony Colorito and Karen Harman... His father, Anthony, was an All-American at USC and was drafted in the fifth round of the 1986 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos... That season, the elder Colorito played in 15 games for Denver and made 18 tackles along with two fumble recoveries... Has one older brother and one younger sister... Majoring in communication studies.
PIERRE COPELAND II Colorado Springs, Colo. (Vista Ridge) LB RS-JR | 6-1 | 205 | 2L 51 2015 (Sophomore): Played on special teams in each of the final three games. COPELAND’S CAREER STATISTICS DEFENSE YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SCK INT PBU FF FR BLK QBH 2014 (Freshman): Played in six games, 2014 6-0 1 3 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 recording four tackles (one solo). 2015 3-0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 9-0 1 3 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.
High School: • Is a 2013 graduate of Vista Ridge High School in Colorado Springs, Colo. • In three seasons at the varsity level, compiled a 29-7 record with the Wolves... Two-time Southern League conference champion (2010, 2011). • As a senior in 2012, was named a second-team All-Pikes Peak linebacker and all-area honorable mention. • Registered 80 tackles and four interceptions in 2012. • Led the Wolves to a 10-2 record before losing to eventual state champion Monarch in the quarterfinals of the Colorado 4A state championships. • As a junior in 2011 earned second-team all-conference honors. • Also earned letters in track & field and basketball... Was part of relay teams that hold the Vista Ridge records for the 4x100, 4x200 and 4x400 meter relays. • Head football coach was Les Johnson. • Graduated high school with a cumulative grade point average above 3.75 and received an Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Schol- arship and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Scholarship.
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2013 2014 2015 TOTAL * DAVIS’ CAREER STATISTICS CAREER DAVIS’ YEAR 2012 SO | 6-0 | 170 | 1L | 1L 6-0 | 170 SO | SR | 6-2 | 240 | 3L 3L | 240 | 6-2 | SR Fort Collins, Colo. (Poudre) Colo. Fort Collins, Fountain, Colo. (Fountain-Fort Carson) (Fountain-Fort Fountain, Colo. K BRAXTON DAVIS KEVIN DAVIS LB Tallied his first career sack vs. Tulsa (10/4), a 10-yard loss midway through the fourth quarter forcing a punt. Tulsa (10/4), a 10-yard his first career sack vs. Tallied Wyoming (10/25). career start vs. his first Recorded (10/4) and at Air Force (11/28). three tackles vs. Tulsa a then-season-best Recorded Named a team captain for the regular-season finale at Air Force (11/28). Vegas Bowl vs. Utah (12/20), including one tackle for loss. Las Royal Purple up a season-best five tackles in the Racked defense since 2006 (21.9). the fewest points per contest by the Rams' points per game, allowed just 25.1 defense CSU’s All-National Football Foundation Colorado Chapter second team. a minute (9/5), helping CSU score less than State a fumble in the end zone on the second play against Savannah Recovered his first career touchdown. into the season... The fumble recovery marked a team-best 11 tackles (4 solo) and 1.5 tackles for loss against Minnesota (9/12). Posted (9/26). seven tackles (3 solo), including one sack in a win at UTSA Registered (10/10). a career-best and team-high 13 tackles (six solo) vs. Boise State Recorded (10/31). State Generated a career-best three tackles for loss against San Diego (11/14). Tied a career high with two pass breakups vs. UNLV Mexico (11/21), helping CSU become bowl eligible his first career interception in the fourth quarter of win at New Recorded for the third year in a row. (11/28). at Fresno State a team-best 12 tackles (5 solo), including a sack for an 11-yard loss, Registered Is a 2015 graduate of Poudre High School Is a 2015 graduate of Poudre in Fort Collins, Colo. 41.5 yards per punt during his Averaged three-year prep career. times. three Player of the Year Special Teams Named Poudre's 2015. honorable mention honors as a senior in League Earned All-Front Range in 2014. Helped the Impalas to a city championship in which he was team captain as a senior. Also lettered in basketball, McVicker. Head football coach was Marty Max McDonald. Played against current Ram • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Appeared in 11 games, registering one start… Recorded 22 tackles (14 solo), including 2.5 tackles for loss and 2014 (Sophomore): Appeared in 11 games, registering one start… Recorded (9/6) and UC Davis (9/13) games because of injury. one sack... Missed the Boise State granted Was and Alabama), compiling one tackle... Cal Poly Tulsa, (Colorado, Appeared in four games for the Rams 2013 (Redshirt): a medical hardship waiver. Earned All-Mountain West 2015 (Junior): Earned All-Mountain West all 13 honorable mention honors... Started games and led the team with 101 tackles (48 sacks and a team-lead- solo), including 3.0 in the top for loss... Ranked tackles ing 14.0 for total tackles, 10 in the Mountain West sixth in and ranked per game, averaging 7.8 the MW for tackles for loss, averaging just over one per game. Appeared in all 13 games as a 2015 (Freshman): Appeared in all 13 games as a touchbacks on 70 specialist, recording 27 kickoff kick. yards per Averaged 62.7 kickoffs... High School: Has a Jeff and Marie Davis… Both parents graduated from CSU… are … Parents 21, 1996 in Fort Collins, Colo. Born Aug. Personal: Nicole and Dannika… Is undecided on a major. and two sisters, Austin, younger brother, Born May 8, 1995 in Kleve, Germany... Hometown is Colorado Springs, Colo. ... Parents are Pierre and Johna Copeland... Copeland... Johna Pierre and are ... Parents Colo. Springs, is Colorado Hometown Germany... in Kleve, 1995 May 8, Born Personal: in criminal justice. Majoring RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES 2012 (Freshman): Was used heavily on special teams while seeing the field on occasion on defense... His season finished early due to an injury, but still recorded 23 tackles and one pass breakup. • Made his collegiate debut against Colorado (9/1) at Sports Authority Field at Mile High, just an hour and a half from his home- town in Fountain, Colo. ... Against the Buffaloes, received credit for a quarterback hurry when he flushed Jordan Webb out of the pocket before firing the ball over his receiver’s outstretched arms on third down. • Recorded two tackles in the Rams’ home-opener against North Dakota State (9/8), and had another two on the road at San Jose State (9/15). • Registered three solo stops in a loss to Utah State (9/22), and had another five on the road against Air Force (9/29). • Had a then-career-high eight tackles at home against Fresno State (10/6) and had his first career pass breakup. • Was injured on the opening kickoff in CSU’s home victory over Hawai’i (10/27).
High School: • Is a 2012 graduate of Fountain-Fort Carson High School in Fountain, Colo., south of Colorado Springs. • As a three-time first-team all-conference selection, finished his three-year varsity career with 381 tackles (three-consecutive 100-tackle campaigns), 15 sacks, six fumble recoveries, three interceptions and a blocked punt. • Rated as the No. 9 overall player in Colorado by Rivals. • Garnered first-team all-state honors in Colorado’s largest classification, 5A, and first-team Denver Post All-Colorado honors, an annual list of the state’s best players across all classifications. • One of only 53 seniors on Parade’s All-America list, the first All-American produced by his school. • Attended a Denver camp hosted by Football University and received Linebacker MVP honors by vote of more than 20 former NFL coaches and players. • Led the Trojans to consecutive conference titles, three appearances in the state 5A playoffs and a 23-9 combined record over his three years as a starter. • Named the Gazette’s Colorado Springs Class 5A/4A Player of the Year as a senior team captain in 2011. • As a senior, led the Trojans to a C.S. Metro crown and the second round of the state playoffs with a school-record 165 tack- les... Also had six sacks, four fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles and one touchdown on an interception. • A four-year honor-roll student with a 3.86 grade-point average, earned first-team academic all-state accolades for a second consecutive season in 2011. • Following his junior season, in which he had 103 tackles and seven sacks as a second-team all-state selection, attended the U.S. Army National Football Combine as one of the nation’s top 500 football underclassmen. • Started as a sophomore in 2009, in addition to handling field-goal duties (his 10 extra points established a single-game school record). • Was a first-team all-conference performer in 2009, posting 113 tackles with a pair of sacks, interceptions and fumble recov- eries. • Head football coach was Mitch Johnson. • Also lettered two years as a hockey player, as a sophomore and junior... Voted team MVP both seasons on the ice.
Personal: Born Nov. 21, 1993, in Columbia, S.C. ... Hometown is Fountain, Colo. ... Lived in Germany during part of his childhood... Parents are Keith and Marion Davis... Has one younger sister... Member of the National Honor Society in high school... Majoring in sociology with a concentration in criminal justice, and interdisciplinary liberal arts, with a German minor.
DALYN DAWKINS Louisville, Ky. (Trinity/Purdue) RB RS-JR | 5-9 | 175 | 1L 1 2015: (Sophomore): Played DAWKINS’ CAREER STATISTICS in 12 games and started nine at running back, rushing for RUSHING RECEIVING 867 yards on 170 carries (5.1 YEAR G-GS ATT YDS TD LG AVG AVG/G REC YDS TD LG AVG/C AVG/G 2015 12-9 170 867 2 42 5.1 72.2 24 178 1 36 7.4 14.8 average) with two rushing touchdowns... Added 24 receptions for 178 yards and a receiving touchdown. • Accounted for 110 total yards of offense against Minnesota (9/12), rushing 19 times for 92 yards and pulling in four catches for 18 yards... Scored his first career touchdown to give CSU an early 7-0 lead. • Rushed for 118 yards on 20 carries while also recording career highs for receptions (6), and receiving yards (59) against Colorado (9/19)... Became the first Ram since Raymond Carter in 2010 to rush for 100 yards and add 50 receiving yards in a single game. • Recorded 92 yards of total offense against Air Force (10/17), rushing for 47 yards and pulling in three catches for 35 yards. • Recorded a career-high 25 carries, which went for 140 yards, in a Border War win at Wyoming (11/7). • Pulled in the first receiving touchdown of his career, as well as a career-high 151 rushing yards, in a win over UNLV (11/14). • Rushed for 94 yards in a win at New Mexico (11/21), marking the third consecutive game in which he rushed for more than 90 yards.
2014 (Redshirt): Transferred to Colorado State where he redshirted during his second collegiate season.
2013 (Purdue): Played in all 12 games as a freshman at Purdue... Rushed 32 times for 115 yards, the third-most rushing yards on the team... Caught nine passes for 84 yards.
High School: • Is a 2013 graduate of Trinity High School in Louisville, Ky. • Ranked as the No. 36 running back nationally by Scout, and the No. 9 prep player out of Kentucky by Rivals. • In his final high school season, rushed for 1,479 yards and scored 18 touchdowns... Also hauled in 38 receptions for 367 yards and five receiving touchdowns.
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YEAR 2015 ELSENBAST’S CAREER STATISTICS CAREER ELSENBAST’S RS-JR | 6-0 | 210 | 1L 1L RS-JR | 6-0 | 210 | RS-FR | 6-3 | 195 | RS | 195 | RS RS-FR | 6-3 Littleton, Colo. (Chatfield) Littleton, Colo. Riverside, Calif. (Riverside Polytechnic) Calif. Riverside, PATRICK ELSENBAST PATRICK CHANDLER DRACHSLINCHANDLER LB QB Is a 2013 graduate of Chatfield High School in Littleton, Colo. 2011, 2012). seasons (2010, Named to the Super 6 all-conference teams for three consecutive MVP. Defensive As a senior in 2012, named team's highest classification (5A). Also in 2012, earned all-state honors in Colorado’s Head football coach was Bret McGatlin. and track & field. Also earned varsity letters in basketball an honor roll student for all four years. Was Is a 2015 graduate of Riverside Polytechnic, in Riverside, Calif. in Riverside, Polytechnic, Is a 2015 graduate of Riverside of the Year. Athlete Named the 2015 Citrus Belt Director’s selection (2013, 2014). Football first-team all-league League CIF-SS Inland Valley Two-time mention (2013, 2014). Press Enterprise All-Riverside County honorable Two-time by the Press Enterprise Inland Empire twice. of the Week Named Athlete (2012). QB MVP Combine West National Underclassman (NUC) Football Game participant (2015). Classic All-Star Inland Empire vs. Orange County league title in 2014 and a runner-up finish in 2013. Helped the Bears to an undefeated 2014, finishing runner-up. first CIF championships in three decades in Appeared in the school’s basketball. three years each in football and Lettered Dennis Brown. High school football coach was Earned 2012 Louisville Courier-Journal second-team All-Kentucky honors as a senior. as a honors All-Kentucky second-team Courier-Journal Louisville 2012 Earned Rivals. three stars from and earned recruit by Scout as a four-star Rated • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Born Aug. 26, 1994 in Littleton, Colo. ... Parents are Mike and Susan Elsenbast... Has one younger brother, Thomas... and Susan Elsenbast... Has one younger brother, are Mike ... Parents 26, 1994 in Littleton, Colo. Born Aug. Personal: Double majoring in history and education. 2015 (Sophomore): Appeared in eight games, recording two tackles... Made season his first career tackle in CSU's (9/5)... opener against Savannah State Earned 2015 Academic All-Mountain honors. West 2014 (Freshman): Did not play; spent season as a varsity reserve. during his first collegiate season. Redshirted 2013 (Redshirt): High School: Born Aug. 21, 1997 in Riverside, Calif. ... Parents are Robert and Arlene Drachslin... Has two older sisters, Lanae and Alys - and Arlene Drachslin... Has two older sisters, Lanae are Robert ... Parents Calif. 21, 1997 in Riverside, Born Aug. Personal: Majoring in civil engineering. Alyssa, was a college volleyball player at Temple… at Cal Baptist... Sister, sa… Father played basketball Redshirted during his first collegiate season. Redshirted 2015 (Redshirt): High School: Born Dec. 12, 1994 in Louisville, Ky. ... Parents are Ralph and Michelle Dawkins... Father played football at Louisville... Un- at Louisville... played football Father Michelle Dawkins... and are Ralph ... Parents Ky. 12, 1994 in Louisville, Born Dec. Personal: and Kaiden... brothers, Ryan Has two Pro Bowl selection... a nine-time NFL and was football at Clemson played Brian Dawkins, cle, justice. Majoring in criminal RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES
JUSTIN FALLS Denver, Colo. (Valor Christian/Southern Utah) FB RS-SO | 5-10 | 195 | TR 40 2015 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first season at CSU.
2014 (Southern Utah): Attended Southern Utah for one season, playing linebacker.
High School: • Is a 2014 graduate of Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch, Colo. • Registered 105 tackles and three interceptions as a senior in 2013. • Helped lead the Eagles to four consecutive state championship appearances. • Earned all-state honors in both 2012 and 2013. • Head football coach was Rod Sherman. • Also lettered in baseball.
Personal: Born Dec. 27, 1995 in Austin, Texas... Hometown is Highlands Ranch, Colo. ... Parents are Mike and Leigh Ann Falls... Has three sisters – Ashleigh, Lauren and Hannah... Majoring in construction management.
COLTON FOSTER Bakersfield, Calif. (Frontier) DL RS-SO | 6-3 | 295 | 1L 99 2015 (Freshman): Appeared in seven FOSTER’S CAREER STATISTICS games, including his collegiate debut DEFENSE against Savannah State (9/5)... Recorded YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SCK INT PBU FF FR BLK QBH eight tackles (5 solo)... Totaled two tackles 2015 7-0 5 3 8 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 in his debut against the Tigers.
2014 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.
High School: • Is a 2014 graduate of Frontier High School in Bakersfield, Colo. • Earned first-team All-Southwest Yosemite League honors in 2011, 2012 and 2013. • In 2013 as a senior, recorded 48 tackles, including 4.5 sacks and two tackles for loss, while forcing one fumble and blocking one field goal. • Named Frontier High School Titans Varsity Outstanding Defensive Lineman as a senior. • Selected to play in the U.S. Army Bakersfield Arena Bowl, an annual all-star game for seniors in the Bakersfield area. • Two-time Bakersfield Jockey Club Outstanding Athlete Award winner (2012 and 2013). • First-team B-Varsity all-area in 2012 and 2013, and second-team B-Varsity all-area as a sophomore. • As a junior in 2012, registered 36 tackles, including a career-most seven tackles for loss and one sack as he helped the Titans become Southwest Yosemite League champions. • Captain of the Frontier football program as a junior and senior. • Had 45 tackles as a sophomore, including six tackles for loss and five sacks - a single-season career best. • Saw significant playing time as a freshman, recording 32 tackles, including two tackles for loss, on his way to earning All-Southwest Yosemite honorable mention. • Also earned varsity letters in track & field... As a junior, placed in the top four in the shot put at the 2012 CIF State Champi- onships with a school-record distance of 60-7.6... Holds the discuss school record, set in the 2012 CIF State Championships, with a throw of 172-1. • Head football coach was Richard Cornford. • Ranked as a two-star recruit by Rivals and Scout. • Selected CSU over reported offers from Cal Poly, Portland State, UC Davis and UTEP.
Personal: Born Nov. 23, 1995 in Bakersfield, Calif. ... Parents are Blake and Robin Foster... Has an older brother, Jacob, and one younger sister, Madison... Majoring in communication studies.
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RETURNER BIOGRAPHIESRETURNER FREISMUTH’S CAREER STATISTICS CAREER FREISMUTH’S YEAR 2015 RS-FR | 5-9 | 170 | RS RS-FR | 5-9 | 170 | RS-SO | 6-5 | 210 | VR 210 | VR | 6-5 | RS-SO RS-FR | 6-6 | 285 | RS RS RS-FR | 6-6 | 285 | Greeley, Colo. (Northridge) Colo. Greeley, Loveland, Colo. (Loveland) Colo. Loveland, Fort Collins, Colo. (Rocky Mountain) (Rocky Fort Collins, Colo. BRENDEN FULTON JOHN FREISMUTH JOHN SALOFI GAOA SALOFI OL WR WR Is a 2015 graduate of Rocky Mountain High School in Fort Collins, Colo. Is a 2015 graduate of Rocky the leader on an offensive line that helped block for more than 2,400 rushing yards and 28 rushing touchdowns. Was & Fitness following his senior season in 2014. PrepColorado and 60 Strength Named All-Colorado by CHSAA, Poly All-American Bowl. League in 2015 and was invited to play in the Range Earned first-team All-Front second round of the 5A state playoffs. went 9-2 during his senior campaign in 2014, losing in the The Lobos football program as a junior in 2014. Captain of the Lobos Is a 2015 graduate of Northridge High School in Greeley, Colo. Is a 2015 graduate of Northridge High School in Greeley, for 5,227 yards in two seasons including 54 touchdowns. A versatile player who played on both sides of the ball, threw (6.4 average) and 11 scores... Also while rushing for 574 yards Threw for 2,941 yards and 30 touchdowns in 2014 as a senior, per return as a senior. returned punts, averaging 37.3 compiling two interceptions. Compiled 106 total tackles in his three varsity seasons, also and baseball. Also lettered in basketball Head football coach was his dad, Jeff Fulton. Is a 2014 graduate of Loveland High School in Loveland, Colo. High School in Loveland, Is a 2014 graduate of Loveland and safety for the Indians. cornerback Played wide receiver, his senior campaign. following Post Named All-Colorado by the Denver all-area selection (2011, 2013). Two-time 85 tackles, two tackles for loss 26 receptions for 675 yards and 11 touchdowns while recording As a senior in 2013, hauled in and one interception. in 2013 and served as team captain for the Indians. Player as a senior Named team Most Valuable falling to Monarch, and finished round of the Colorado 4A state championships before The Indians advanced to the second the year with a 9-2 record. recorded 46 tackles and one passes for 425 yards and scored four touchdowns... Defensively, As a junior in 2012, caught 22 interception. honorable mention in 2012 and 2013. Earned Academic All-Colorado McGinn. Head football coach was Wayne a two-star recruit by Rivals and Scout. Rated Also lettered four years in track & field. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Redshirted during his first collegiate season. during Redshirted 2015 (Redshirt): High School: Redshirted during his first collegiate season. Redshirted 2015 (Redshirt): High School: Born Nov. 16, 1995 in Loveland, Colo. ... Parents are Patrick and Jean Freismuth... Has one brother, Dan... Cousin, Justin Has one brother, and Jean Freismuth... are Patrick ... Parents Colo. 16, 1995 in Loveland, Born Nov. Personal: Majoring in business administration. State... Frick, played football at North Dakota Appeared in four games at wide receiver and on special teams, games at wide receiver and Appeared in four 2015 (Freshman): Force (10/17). debut in a win over Air making his collegiate during his first collegiate season. Redshirted 2014 (Redshirt): High School: RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES • Also exceled 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... His mother currently attends CSU... Has one younger sister, Fia'Ave... Majoring in sociology.
ZACK GOLDITCH Aurora, Colo. (Gateway) OL RS-JR | 6-5 | 295 | 1L 61 2015 (Sophomore): Played in all 13 games and started 12...started the first two games at left tackle before moving to left guard for the remainder of the year...only non-start GOLDITCH’S CAREER STATISTICS OFFENSIVE LINE came at Utah State (10/3) when he played in a reserve role after being injured late in YEAR GP GS the UTSA win the week before (9/26)...Helped block for an offense that ranked third in 2014 4 0 the Mountain West with 417.0 yards per game, and was among the nation’s leaders for 2015 13 12 tackles for loss allowed (4.62 per game; 11th), sacks allowed (1.17 per game; 22nd), third- TOTAL 17 12 down conversions (46.0 percent, 20th), fourth-down conversions (58.8 percent, 36th), first downs (23.15 per game, 33rd) and red-zone offense (87 percent, 44th). • Helped block for a season-high 598 yards of total offense, including 217 on the ground, in a 65-13 win over Savannah State (9/5). • Made way for a season-most 325 rushing yards in a win over UNLV (11/14). • Blocked for quarterback Nick Stevens' career-high 310-yard performance in the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl vs. Nevada (12/29).
2014 (Freshman): Played in four games as a backup offensive lineman. • Helped the Rams rack up a CSU single-game record 698 yards of total offense vs. New Mexico (11/22) and 676 yards of total offense against UC Davis (9/13), the third-most in CSU history… CSU topped 500 yards of total offense in all four games he played in. • The Rams did not allow a sack against Hawai'i (11/8). • CSU's offense converted 48.9-percent of third-down attempts, the 10th-best among FBS teams and well ahead of previous school record of 46.3 (1985). • The Rams averaged 480.9 yards of total offense per game, which shattered the single-season school record (470.8 in 2013). • Helped block for a 4,000-yard passer (Garrett Grayson – 4,006) and 1,200-yard rusher (Dee Hart – 1,275). • The Rams broke several single-season school records: total yards per game (480.9), passing yards (4,181), passing yards per attempts (9.4) and passing touchdowns (33).
2013 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season. • Received the NFF Inspiration Award for his courage and resiliency in returning to the football field after being among those wounded during the July 20, 2012 Aurora theater shooting outside Denver, Colo... Honored during the NFF Chapter Awards Luncheon, presented by Under Armour, on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City.
High School: • Is a 2013 graduate of Gateway High School in Aurora, Colo. • Was a three-year starter for the Olympians, who advanced to the Colorado state playoffs each season. • As a senior in 2012, blocked for a Gateway squad that rushed for 43 touchdowns and broke off multiple runs of 50-plus yards. • On the defensive line, recorded 62 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, and 11 sacks in 10 games for an Olympians defense that allowed just 8.0 points per game. • Racked up 20 tackles, six tackles for loss, and four sacks in the month of October, giving him East Metro Athletic Conference Player of the Month honors. • One of the most decorated players in Colorado after his senior campaign, being named first-team All-EMAC and all-city on both sides of the ball... Earned first-team All-Colorado honors and ROOT Sports all-star first-team defensive line. • His peers named him Gateway’s Most Valuable Player and the team’s defensive MVP. • Named 2012 East Metro Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year. • As a junior, named 2011 first-team all-league for his play on the offensive line and second-team all-city offensive lineman. • Head football coach was Justin Hoffman. • Outside of football, lettered three years in track & field... Was a state qualifier in discus in 2011 and state 5A champion in both 2012 and 2013. • Named to the Gateway honor roll for five semesters with a 3.71 grade-point average. • Earned Touching Hearts Through Athletics Award in 2012, which is given to a student-athlete who demonstrates being a team player, accepting academic responsibility, and sportsmanship on and off the field. • Colorado Chapter of the National Football Foundation 2013 Scholar-athlete Award.
Personal: Born Feb. 22, 1995 in Denver, Colo. ... Hometown is Aurora, Colo. ... Parents are Christine and Stewart Golditch... Has three brothers, two older and one younger... Was featured in a lengthy CBS Sports piece during the pregame show for Super Bowl XLVII on Feb. 3, 2013, which told the story of survivors of the July 20, 2012 theater shooting in Aurora, Colo. ... During the summer of 2014 volunteered with the coaching staff at Smoky Hill High School in Aurora... Majoring in sociology and minoring in criminal justice.
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HUNT’S CAREER STATISTICS HUNT’S CAREER YEAR 2013 2014 2015 TOTAL RS-SR | 6-0 | 220 | 3L | 3L | 6-0 | 220 RS-SR Long Beach, Calif. (Long Beach Poly) (Long Beach, Calif. Long P HAYDEN HUNT HAYDEN Played in 11 games, punting the ball 52 times for an average of 46.0 yards, fifth-best in FBS. yards, ball 52 times for an average of 46.0 Played in 11 games, punting the was third-best in CSU Average fourth in FBS, and led the nation for much of the year... ranked Net punting average of 41.96 history. 2015 and eighth-longest in CSU (9/12) was the seventh-longest punt in the nation in His punt of 73 yards against Minnesota (9/14). of the Week Player Guy Award Named Ray history... lead (1.9 percent). punts, tied for the nation's Had just one touchback in 52 Ray Guy first among 10 ranked 20-yard line (46.2 percent)... Figure inside opponents' Nearly half of his punts were downed semifinalists. Award (28.8 percent). 15 punts at least 50 yards Kicked percent) Forced 18 fair catches (34.6 which set up a safety two plays later... 2-yard line, (9/26), had a punt travel 56 yards and go out of bounds at the UTSA At CSU won the game by two points. in a quick punt and CSU touchdown. Had a punt downed at the 1-yard line vs. Air Force (10/17), resulting Three plays down at the 5-yard line... (11/7), being marked Had a booming punt that traveled 67 yards in the air at Wyoming the Cowboys turned the ball over. later, (9/5) and at New Mexico (11/21). not needed against Savannah State Was Player of the Year. Teams National Football Foundation Colorado Chapter 2015 Special Season team captain by vote of coaching staff and team. for the second time. honors Earned 2015 Academic All-Mountain West in the third quarter. vs. Colorado (9/1), punted a then-career-long 69-yarder late In his first collegiate game, 20-yard line. Warriors’ four of which landed inside the Rainbow During a road win at Hawai’i (10/26), punted the ball 10 times, yards per kick on two attempts... with a punt average of 53.0 In a home victory over Nevada (11/9), recorded a personal best honorable mention. Punter of the Week Awards Earned College Football Performance watch list. Guy Award added to the midseason Ray Was Calif. Beach, High School in Long Beach Polytechnic Is a 2012 graduate of Long selection. 2011 ESPN L.A. South All-Region special teams MVP. Named teams’ Holds school record for longest field goal. Award. Angeles Chapter Scholar Athlete Los National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, Jackrab- led the As captain and leadoff hitter, each year... Also lettered four years in baseball, earning all-conference honors bits to their first uncontested league championship since 1968. Lara. Head football coach was Raul Rivera and Eli Edwards. Played with eventual CSU teammates Tomas Only punter named to ESPN's Preseason All-Amer- to ESPN's Only punter named ica team. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Named one of three finalists for the 2015 (Junior): Named one of three finalists annually to college presented Guy Award, prestigious Ray annual Home Attended punter... most outstanding football's Dec. Show in Atlanta Depot College Football Awards from USA Earned second-team All-America honors 9-10... from Pro Football Focus... and first-team recognition Today by vote of conference coaches and media. Second team All-Mountain West yards per punt, which punting 51 times for an average of 43.8 2014 (Sophomore): Earned honorable mention All-Mountain West, the oppo- Placed 14 punts inside for the second year in a row... Guy Award Named a candidate for the Ray 18th nationally... ranked longer than 50 yards, including a long of 63... Earned 20-yard line and registered just four touchbacks... 13 punts traveled nents' honors. 2014 Academic All-Mountain West yards and dropped 14 used 68 times with an average of 41.9 yards per punt... Boomed 13 punts 50-plus 2013 (Freshman): Was with a long of 69 yards... Had just four touchbacks. 20-yard line, inside opponents' during his first collegiate season. Redshirted 2012 (Redshirt): High School: Clara... Majoring Hunt... Has one younger sister, are Andrew and Renee ... Parents Beach, Calif. 1993 in Long Born June 9, Personal: in political science with minors in history and business administration. RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES
O'SHEA JACKSON Arlington, Texas (Martin) DL RS-FR | 6-1 | 305 | RS 56 2015 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.
High School: • Is a 2015 graduate of Martin High School in Arlington, Texas. • Compiled a 20-6 record in two varsity seasons. • As a senior in 2014, helped lead the Warriors to a 6A Region I District 4 championship (7-0) and a 10-3 record. • Registered 69 tackles as a senior, including 10 tackles for loss and two sacks, while earning first-team All-District 4 honors. • As a junior in 2013, recorded 63 tackles, including seven tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks, while leading Arlington Martin to a 10-3 record. • Threw the shotput for the Warriors. • Also was a standout basketball player for the Arlington Hurricanes select team. • Head football coach was Bob Wager.
Personal: Born Feb. 24, 1997 in Pasadena, Calif. ... Hometown is Arlington, Texas... Parents are Wharlest and Crystal Jackson... Has one sister, Torrian Joseph... Was a member of the Multicultural Alliances and Fellowship of Christian Athletes... Interested in majoring in business administration.
OLABISI JOHNSON Lakewood, Colo. (Bear Creek) WR SO | 6-0 | 190 | 1L 81 2015 (Freshman): Appeared in all 13 games, earning one start... Played on special teams and at wide receiver, recording two catches JOHNSON’S CAREER STATISTICS for 15 yards and a touchdown. RECEIVING YEAR G-GS REC YDS TD LG AVG/C AVG/G • In his collegiate debut, scored a touchdown on his first career 2015 13-1 2 15 1 13 7.5 1.2 reception, a 13-yard strike from quarterback Nick Stevens in the Rams' season-opening win over Savannah State (9/5). • Earned a start in a win over rival Air Force (10/17).
High School: • Is a 2015 graduate of Bear Creek High School in Lakewood, Colo. • Earned first-team All-Colorado honors as a senior in 2014. • Named first-team All-Jefco as a junior and senior. • In 2014, while leading the Bears to a 7-4 record, rushed for 698 yards and nine touchdowns, and caught 25 passes for 402 yards and three touchdowns... Defensively, led the team with 100 total tackles (74 solo). • Captain of the Bear Creek football program in 2013 and 2014. • Excelled in the classroom, earning a spot on Bear Creek's Academic Athletics Honor Roll (2011-14)... Was a two-time Academ- ic All-Colorado performer (2013-14). • Earned three varsity letters in both football and track & field. • In 2014, won the Class 5A Colorado 110-meter hurdles with a winning time of 14.34... Holds school record in the 4x100 relay... As a sprinter, earned first-team All-Jeffco honors in 2013 and 2014. • Head football coach was Zach Morris. • Played with current Rams center Jake Bennett. • Committed to CSU over reported offers from Army and Northern Colorado.
Personal: Nickname is Bisi... Born March 17, 1997 in Wheat Ridge, Colo. ... Raised in Lakewood, Colo. ... Parents are Bode and Traci Johnson... Father attended college at Federal Polytechnic in Nigeria... Plans to major in health promotion at CSU.
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JOHNSON’S CAREER STATISTICS JOHNSON’S CAREER YEAR 2014 2015 TOTAL STATISTICS CAREER JONES’ YEAR 2015 RS-SO | 5-10 | 165 | VR VR | 165 | 5-10 | RS-SO JR | 5-11 | 170 | 2L | 2L 5-11 | 170 JR | Vallejo, Calif. (Woodland) Calif. Vallejo, Denver, Colo. (Denver South) (Denver Colo. Denver, DEVIN JONES SHUN JOHNSON SHUN DB DB Is a 2014 graduate of Woodland High School in Woodland, Calif. High School in Woodland, Is a 2014 graduate of Woodland honors beginning in 2011 as a sophomore. Earned three All-Tri-County Named second-team All-Metro by the Sacramento Bee in 2013. carried the ball 16 times for 96 yards while scoring two touchdowns... Also caught 21 passes for 286 yards and As a senior, one touchdown. Defensively in 2013, registered 49 tackles (32 solo) and two interceptions. As a junior in 2012 recorded 32 tackles and two interceptions... In his first varsity season in 2011, had a single-season career-best 57 tackles and one interception. Wolves, being named team captain for both Earned three varsity football letters and two varsity track & field letters for the programs as a senior. Head football coach was Umberto Salinas. as a two-star recruit by Rivals and Scout. Ranked Committed to CSU over a reported offer from North Dakota. Is a 2014 graduate of Denver South High School. Is a 2014 graduate of Denver South back as a junior and senior. defensive All-Plains League play. in 2012 and 2013, compiling a 10-0 record in league championships Plains League back-to-back Won football team as a senior in 2013. captain of the Gargoyles Team yards and scored four touchdowns... Hauled in seven receptions for 105 ran the ball 49 times for 403 yards and As a senior, 33 tackles, 10 pass breakups and two interceptions. registered Defensively, a score... to a 9-3 record in 2013, and was a leader of a defensive unit that allowed just under 10 points per game the Gargoyles Led in league play. while leading the Gargoyles to a 12-2 mark before eventually As a junior in 2012, registered 41 tackles and two interceptions losing in the 4A Colorado state championship to Monarch. defense limited opponents to just 15.4 points per game. In 2012, Denver South’s classroom, earning Denver South academic honor athlete as a junior and senior. in the Also exceled football and track & field. Earned multiple varsity letters in basketball, Lindsay. Head football coach was Tony as a two-star recruit by Rivals. Rated State. Committed to CSU over a reported offer from New Mexico Recorded solo stops in wins over Sa- Recorded (9/26). UTSA (9/5) and vannah State games 2014 (Freshman): Played in 10 at defensive back and on special one tackle for loss and two pass breakups. 14 tackles (5 solo), including teams, starting one contest... Recorded in a victory over UC including one tackle for loss, and added a pass breakup a career-best seven tackles (1 solo), Registered Davis (9/13). a come-from-behind win at Boston College (9/27). Earned his first career start in tackles in a win over Hawai’i (11/8). three fourth-quarter Totaled • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2015 (Freshman): Made his college debut (10/3), recording one tackle. at Utah State during his first Redshirted 2014 (Redshirt): collegiate season. High School: High School: are Desha Banks and Shun ... Parents Colo. Born March 21, 1996 in Denver, First name is pronounced “SHAWN”... Personal: brother Michael Jones... and a younger two older sisters, Courtney and Tawatha, Veasley, Leshun Johnson... Has an older brother, Majoring in communication studies. Played in 11 games on Played in 11 games 2015 (Sophomore): teams, recording three defense and special breakup. tackles (2 solo) and one pass RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES Personal: Born May 22, 1996 in Vallejo, Calif. ... Parents are David and Rosalyn Jones... Has two brothers, Dalen and Ryan... Brother, Dalen, is a defensive back at Fresno State... Majoring in communication studies.
BRETT JORDAN Houston, Texas (Bellaire) OL RS-JR | 6-4 | 275 | VR 78 2015 (Sophomore): Switched from defensive line to offensive line during fall training camp... Made his collegiate debut as a backup offensive lineman vs. Savannah State (9/5), JORDAN’S CAREER STATISTICS helping CSU put up a season-high 598 yards of total offense. OFFENSIVE LINE YEAR GP GS 2015 1 0 2014 (Freshman): Did not play; spent season as a varsity reserve.
2013 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season... Enrolled at CSU in January 2013 and began taking classes and work- ing out with the team during the offseason program.
High School: • Is a 2013 graduate of Bellaire High School in Houston, Texas. • Did not play football of any kind, not even Pop Warner, until his junior year of high school... Previously, spent all his time working to achieve a basketball scholarship to follow in footsteps of older brother, DeAndre Jordan of the Los Angeles Clip- pers... After one year of football, received much more attention from colleges in that sport than he had as a hoops player. • Despite not catching a pass, garnered second-team all-district honors in his first year as a tight end (2010), primarily due to his physical and sound blocking ability on an offense that averaged 153.5 rushing yards per game. • During his junior campaign, helped the 7-4 Cardinals to a playoff berth and just their third season of six or more wins since 1972. • Similar to former Rams tight end Crockett Gillmore, began his football career as a defensive end, but after one game, perma- nently moved across the line of scrimmage. • After attending football camps at Baylor, SMU, Texas A&M and TCU, returned as a senior to garner first-team all-district honors, catching five passes for 39 yards, with one touchdown and a reception on a two-point conversion. • Helped BHS to a 6-5 mark in 2011 and another berth in the first round of the Texas 5A playoffs. • Was a four-year letterman and two-year starter as a forward on the Bellaire basketball team... Averaged 11 points and eight rebounds per game as a senior. • Owns a 6-foot-11 wingspan measured from fingertip to fingertip. • Head football coach was Trey Herrmann.
Personal: Born Nov. 16, 1992 in Houston, Texas... Son of Kimberly Jordan and stepfather Frederick Williams... Has three brothers, two older and one younger... Older brother, DeAndre, is a 6-foot-11 starting center for the Los Angeles Clippers, selected in the second round of the 2008 NBA Draft after one season at Texas A&M... After making a recruiting trip to Fort Collins, attended DeAndre’s Jan. 29, 2012, game against the Nuggets at the Pepsi Center, where Chris Paul and Blake Griffin tweeted to millions of followers news of his CSU commitment... Another older brother, Cory, is in the New York Yankees organization... Younger brother, Avery, plays football at New Mexico... Majoring in human development & family studies. CAHILL KELLEGHAN Boulder, Colo. (Niwot/Adams State) TE RS-JR | 6-4 | 200 | VR 81
2015 (Redshirt): Did not see action during his first season at CSU.
2013-14 (Adams State): Spent two seasons on the Adams State football roster.
High School: • Is a 2013 graduate of Niwot High School in Niwot, Colo. • In two varsity seasons, caught 34 passes for 524 yards and four touchdowns... Added 69 tackles, six sacks and one inter- ception on the defensive line.
Personal: Born Sept. 14, 1994 in Boulder, Colo. ... Parents are Brian Kelleghan and Nina Meek... Has five siblings – Coleman, Galen, Kate, Jacob and Megan... Majoring in geology.
60 2016 COLORADO STATE FOOTBALL THIS IS COLORADO STATE COACHES & STAFF SEASON OUTLOOK & ROSTER PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES 2014 SEASON REVIEW RECORD BOOK HISTORY MISCELLANEOUS 61 95 40 @CSUFOOTBALL RETURNER BIOGRAPHIESRETURNER RS-SO | 6-0 | 195 | VR VR RS-SO | 6-0 | 195 | RS-FR | 6-4 | 260 | RS RS | 260 | 6-4 | RS-FR La Porte, Texas (La Porte) (La Texas Porte, La Aurora, Colo. (Rangeview) Colo. Aurora, JOHNATHAN LEWIS JOHNATHAN RICHARD KING RICHARD DL RB Is a 2014 graduate of La Porte High School in La Porte, Texas. Porte, High School in La Porte Is a 2014 graduate of La Earned All-District 21-5A honors three times. team with 918 rushing yards. second on the and ranked As a senior in 2013, led the Bulldogs with 12 rushing touchdowns honors and leading the conference in scoring and all-purpose Had his best season as a junior in 2012, earning District 21-5A yards. Region III District 21 champions for the second were 5A As a junior in 2012, the Bulldogs finished the season 11-2 and consecutive year. Porte to a 12-2 mark and a quarterfinals appearance in the 5A La Saw his first varsity action as a sophomore in 2011, helping by nearly 30 points per contest. out-scoring opponents was undefeated in league play, Porte La state championship... Texas Three-time team captain. Also earned four varsity letters in track & field. and set the school freshman record with a high jump of 6-foot- In track & field, was a three-time regional high jump qualifier 2. year. Member of the National Honor Society during his sophomore Lareau. Head football coach was Jeff as a two-star recruit by Rivals and Scout. Rated Tech. Chose CSU over a reported offer from Georgia Is a 2015 graduate of Rangeview High School in Aurora, Colo. High School in Aurora, Is a 2015 graduate of Rangeview as a senior in 2014... Registered Metro for his performance as a defensive end and tight end Named second-team All-South 53 yards and three touchdowns. for loss and two sacks, while hauling in five receptions for 36 tackles, including 10 tackles football team as a senior in 2014. Captain of the Raiders two In his as a junior and senior... to its fourth and fifth consecutive South Metro championships Helped lead Rangeview game compiling an 11-0 record. varsity seasons, never lost a league Also earned the Achieve- honoree for football and basketball... Honor Roll in the classroom as a four-time Athletic Exceled from 2012-13. Summer Program, and High Honors GPA in Academic for Excellence ment Award and one in basketball. Earned two varsity football letters offensive lineman Zack Golditch. Played against current Rams Gonzales. Head football coach was Dave • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Born Feb. 5, 1996 in Pasadena, Texas... Hometown is La Porte, Texas... Parents are William and Gianni Lewis... Cousin, are William and Gianni Lewis... Parents Texas... Porte, Hometown is La Texas... 5, 1996 in Pasadena, Born Feb. Personal: Seahawks in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL A&M before being drafted by the Seattle Bernard, played football at Texas Rocky and signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in Draft... Cousin, Michael Thomas, played football at Stanford played football at LSU and was drafted by the New 2012 before ultimately ending up with the Miami Dolphins... Cousin, Al Woods, and was the 10th at Fresno State played basketball George, Orleans Saints in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft... Cousin, Paul for the Oklahoma City Thun- plays basketball Perkins, Cousin, Kendrick overall pick of the 2010 NBA Draft by the Indiana Pacers... Majoring in communication studies. State... Marks, was on the track & field team at McNeese Tommy Uncle, der... 2015 (Freshman): Did not play; spent season as a varsity reserve. during his first collegiate season. Redshirted 2014 (Redshirt): High School: Born May 8, 1997 in Denver, Colo. ... Hometown is Aurora, Colo. ... Parents are Clint and Felisha King... Has one older are Clint ... Parents Colo. Hometown is Aurora, ... Colo. Born May 8, 1997 in Denver, Personal: and Christan... Is undecided on a major. Dominic, and two younger brothers, Jullian brother, Redshirted during his first collegiate season. during his first collegiate Redshirted 2015 (Redshirt): High School: RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES
SAMMIE LONG IV Lakewood, Wash. (Lakes) WR RS-JR | 6-3 | 195 | 2L 19
2015 (Sophomore): Played in all 13 games at wide receiver, record- LONG’S CAREER STATISTICS ing five catches for 60 yards... Had two catches for 20 yards against RECEIVING Minnesota (9/12). YEAR G-GS ATT YDS TD LG AVG/C AVG/G 2014 9-0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 2014 (Freshman): Appeared in nine games, primarily on several 2015 13-0 5 60 0 23 12.0 4.6 CSU special teams units... Also lined up at wide receiver, catching TOTAL 22-0 5 50 0 23 12.0 2.7 one pass for six yards vs. New Mexico (11/22).
2013 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.
High School: • Is a 2013 graduate of Lakes High School in Lakewood, Wash. • Earned All-South Puget Sound League honors twice and second-team All-Washington as a senior. • Won back-to-back South Puget Sound League championships as a sophomore and junior. • Earned honorable mention All-South Puget Sound League and first-team all-city as a senior. • As a senior in 2012, hauled in 34 receptions for a team-leading 436 yards... Scored 11 touchdowns and caught a two-point conversion... Defensively, recorded 27 tackles (23 solo) for the 5-5 Lancers. • In a 42-38 victory over Bellarmine Prep, he caught 10 balls for 90 yards and his lone touchdown of the season... On the defensive side of the ball, tied a season high with five tackles (4 solo). • Selected to play in the 2012 Washington East/West All-Star Game. • Voted 2012 Most Inspirational by his teammates. • As a junior in 2011, registered 20 catches for 266 yards and five touchdowns. • Earned first-team all-city honors and first-team All-South Puget Sound League honorable mention after his junior campaign. • In a blowout victory over Capital, had three catches - two of which went for touchdowns. • LHS finished the 2011 season 11-1 and advanced to the second round of the Washington state playoffs before bowing out in a 35-14 loss to eventual state champion Bellevue. • In 2010, saw his first varsity action as a sophomore and recorded 12 receptions for 163 yards and a touchdown... On the other side of the ball, had 13 stops (11 solo). • First varsity reception came against Evergreen in a 54-15 win (18 yards). • Advanced to the semifinals of the Washington state playoffs, being defeated by eventual champion Bellevue, 35-7. • Earned nine letters between football, basketball and track & field. • Holds the school record in the 400 meters (50.2) and the 4x100 relay. • Head football coach was Dave Miller. • Rated a three-star prospect by ESPN and Scout, and two-star by Rivals.
Personal: Hometown is Lakewood, Wash. ... Mother is Adriane Wilson... Has three sisters - Quenessa, Zayda and Asanti... Majoring in communication studies at CSU.
JOSH LOVINGOOD Fresno, Calif. (Clovis North) DL JR | 6-4 | 310 | 2L 92 2015 (Sophomore): Played in 11 games, earning seven starts... Made 15 tackles (4 LOVINGOOD’S CAREER STATISTICS DEFENSE solo), including one tackles for loss, and YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SCK INT PBU FF FR BLK QBH added a fumble recovery. 2013 3-1 3 5 8 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 • Had season-high four tackles and a 2014 12-1 11 15 26 0.5 0.0 0 1 0 1 0 0 fumble recovery vs. Minnesota (9/12). 2015 11-6 6 11 17 1.0 0.0 0 1 0 1 0 0 • Generated three tackles, as well as TOTAL 26-8 20 31 51 1.5 0.0 0 2 0 2 0 0 his first pass breakup of the season, vs. Boise State (10/10).
2014 (Freshman): Played in 12 games, making one start... Recorded 26 tackles (11 solo), including half a tackle for loss, one fumble recovery and one pass break-up. • Registered a career-high six tackles at Nevada (10/11). • Recorded three tackles and recovered a fumble, forced by Cory James, in the first half at San Jose State (11/1). • Combined with senior linebacker Aaron Davis to tackle Hawai’i running back Joey Iosefa for his first career tackle for loss (11/8).
62 2016 COLORADO STATE FOOTBALL THIS IS COLORADO STATE COACHES & STAFF SEASON OUTLOOK & ROSTER PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES 2014 SEASON REVIEW RECORD BOOK HISTORY MISCELLANEOUS 63 59 @CSUFOOTBALL 1955 RETURNER BIOGRAPHIESRETURNER 1994, 1995, 1997 1999, 2000, 2002 2000, 1999, 1915, 1916, 1919, 1920, 1925, 1927, 1933, 1934 1925, 1927, 1920, 1915, 1916, 1919, ...... RS-SO | 6-2 | 195 | VR VR RS-SO | 6-2 | 195 | ...... CSU’S 15 CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS 15 CONFERENCE CSU’S Colorado Springs, Colo. (Pine Creek) (Pine Colorado Springs, Colo. NATHAN LUCAS NATHAN LS Western Athletic Conference (3) Athletic Western Mountain West (3) Mountain West Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (8) Athletic Mountain Rocky Conference and Big 7 Conference * — Also known as the Skyline Athletic *Mountain States (1) *Mountain States Is a 2014 graduate of Pine Creek High School in Colorado Springs, Colo. Is a 2014 graduate of Pine Creek High School in Colorado Springs, Earned three varsity football letters with the Eagles. Also handled passer... a 1,700-yard for a rushing attack that ran for more than 3,500 yards and As a senior in 2013, blocked long-snapping duties for the Eagles. an average score of 45-11. title in 2013, going 7-0 and defeating opponents by League Peak the Pikes Won 2013 4A Colorado state championship, 11 consecutive games, capped by a 49-14 defeat of Montrose to capture the Won overcoming a 1-2 start to the season. League champions. Peak Eagles become Pikes As a sophomore in 2011, in his first varsity season, helped the Christian. falling in the championship game to powerhouse Valor Finished 2011 as 4A Colorado state runner-up, Academic honors as a senior. Peak earning All-Pikes in the classroom, Excelled Also wrestled at Pine Creek. Miller. Head football coach was Todd Rated a two-star prospect by Scout.com and Rivals.com. by Scout.com a two-star prospect Rated Calif. High School in Fresno, Clovis North Attended and three in volleyball. as a Bronco; two in football Earned five letters Broncos as a senior. Co-captain of the 127 the offensive line where he recorded but his presence was felt on for 98 yards and four TDs had 12 catches Offensively, blocks. pancake just over 19 points per game. Broncos defense that gave up for loss, and 10 sacks for a 67 tackles, 27 tackles Recorded Beach 28-7 to Long losing championship game, (CIF) Division I state California Interscholastic Federation Runner-up in the and finishing the year 12-2. Poly as a senior at Clovis North. Named Lineman of the Year and first-team all-league in 2012. defensive team, Named to the Fresno Bee All-Valley for opposing defensive linemen problematic for 170 yards and four touchdowns. Was In 2011, had a career-best 14 catches blocks. as he registered 85 pancake tackles for loss, and six sacks. Defensively had 43 tackles, 15 down six passes in his career. Used his 6-foot-5 frame to bat Garces Championship by defeating Garces, 21-19... Division II Valley led the Broncos to a 10-3 record and a CIF Junior year, the victory. the game but a failed two-point conversion gave Clovis North scored with four minutes left in for his performance as a tight end in 2011. Earned an honorable mention Hall. Head football coach was Cory Made his collegiate debut at No. 1 Alabama (9/21), recording three tackles. recording three (9/21), 1 Alabama at No. collegiate debut Made his Made one tackle. (10/12)... State against San José start came First career • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Born April 11, 1996 in Hays, Kan. ... Hometown is Colorado Springs, Colo. ... Parents are Jim and Jennifer Lucas... Has one are Jim and Jennifer Lucas...... Parents ... Hometown is Colorado Springs, Colo. Born April 11, 1996 in Hays, Kan. Personal: ... during the Black Forest Fire in Colorado Springs, Colo. Evacuated from home for three days in 2013 Camille... younger sister, Majoring in animal science. 2015 (Freshman): Did not play; spent season as a varsity reserve. during his first collegiate season. Redshirted 2014 (Redshirt): High School: High School: Has and Kimberly Lovingood... are Steven ... Parents Calif. Ariz. ... Hometown is Fresno, Born Dec. 28, 1994 in Prescott, Personal: played football at Oregon before being drafted in the seventh sisters... Cousin, Justin Phinisee, one older sister and two younger at CSU. Bay Buccaneers... Majoring in sociology the Tampa round of the 2006 NFL Draft by Compiled eight total tackles (3 solo) before suffering a season-ending foot injury... Was granted a medical hardship hardship a medical granted Was foot injury... season-ending a suffering before (3 solo) tackles total eight Compiled (Redshirt): 2013 waiver. RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES
ELROY MASTERS, JR. Peoria, Ariz. (Sunrise Mountain) WR RS-JR | 6-2 | 215 | VR 88
2015 (Sophomore): Played in four games at wide receiver, recording MASTERS’ CAREER STATISTICS three catches for 35 yards... Missed the second half of the season due to RECEIVING shoulder surgery. YEAR G-GS ATT YDS TD LG AVG/C AVG/G 2014 12-1 10 156 1 69 15.6 13.0 2014 (Freshman): Played in 12 games, catching 10 passes for 156 yards 2015 4-0 3 35 0 25 11.7 8.8 (15.6) and one touchdown. TOTAL 16-1 13 191 1 69 14.7 11.9 • Saw his first career action in season-opening win over Colorado (8/29). • Made first career reception against UC Davis (9/13) en route to a career-high five receptions for 112 yards (22.4 yards per catch), including a career-long 69-yard reception, which set up a Treyous Jarrells touchdown. • Made first career start against Hawai’i (11/8), scoring his first career touchdown on an eight-yard catch to put the Rams up 7-0 in the first quarter. • Totaled 21 receiving yards on two receptions vs. New Mexico (11/22). • Earned 2014 Academic All-Mountain West and 2014-15 Mountain West Scholar-Athlete honors.
2013 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.
High School: • Is a 2013 graduate of Sunrise Mountain High School in Peoria, Ariz. • Named to the 2012 All-Arizona first team, in addition to first-team all-region recognition. • As a senior in 2012, averaged an astounding 25.4 yards per reception, totaling 44 catches for 1,118 yards and 14 touchdowns. • Had five receptions for 254 yards (50.8 yards-per-catch average) and scored five touchdowns - a Division III record - in a 76-13 win over Copper Canyon. • The 9-3 Mustangs advanced to the Arizona state playoffs for the second consecutive year before losing in the second round to Nogales, 22-8. • Combined for 18 catches for 393 yards (21.8) and scored four touchdowns in his first two seasons of varsity action at Sunrise Mountain (2010-11). • In 2011, helped lead the Mustangs to the playoffs for the first time in at least six years. • Earned eight varsity letters, including three in football and basketball and two in track & field. • Team captain on the Mustangs' football and basketball teams. • On the hardwood, earned first-team all-region accolades as a senior and honorable mention All-Arizona as a junior. • Head football coach was James Carter. • In the classroom, had a 4.0 grade-point average and was a three-time scholar-athlete. • Rated as a three-star prospect by Rivals and a two-star prospect by Scout.com.
Personal: Born Nov. 3, 1994 in Lake Havasu City, Ariz. ... Hometown is Peoria, Ariz. ... Parents are Elroy and Joelle Masters... Has one brother and one sister... In April following his sophomore season was selected to attend the NCAA’s Student-Athlete Lead- ership Forum in Phoenix, Ariz. ... Has been part of CSU's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee all three seasons and is serving as vice-president in 2016-17... Mentor for the John Mosley Leadership Program, designed to assist African-American student-athletes... One of 12 students across CSU’s entire campus to be chosen to participate in the Sonny Lubick Leadership Seminar... Has volun- teered with Reading with the Rams, the Boys and Girls Club, Respite Care, and has made other elementary school and hospital visits on his own... Majoring in business administration at CSU.
IZZY MATTHEWS Redding, Calif. (Enterprise) RB SO | 6-0 | 210 | 1L 35 2015 (Freshman): Appeared MATTHEWS’ CAREER STATISTICS in 11 games, including the Rams' final 10 contests, RUSHING RECEIVING registering 97 carries for 590 YEAR G-GS ATT YDS TD LG AVG AVG/G REC YDS TD LG AVG/C AVG/G 2015 11-0 97 590 5 39 6.1 53.6 4 43 0 24 10.8 3.9 yards (5.9 average) and five touchdowns... His 590 rushing yards ranked first amongst 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 Savan- nah State (9/5). • Recorded 10 carries against UTSA (9/26) which went for 31 yards. • Rushed for 68 yards on just nine carries (7.6 average) against San Diego State (10/31).
64 2016 COLORADO STATE FOOTBALL THIS IS COLORADO STATE COACHES & STAFF SEASON OUTLOOK & ROSTER PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES 2014 SEASON REVIEW RECORD BOOK HISTORY MISCELLANEOUS 65 - 31 44 @CSUFOOTBALL RETURNER BIOGRAPHIESRETURNER FR | 6-1 | 220 | HS HS FR | 6-1 | 220 | RS-JR | 6-2 | 215 | RS RS RS-JR | 6-2 | 215 | Fort Collins (Rocky Mountain) Fort Collins (Rocky Arvada, Colo. (Pomona/Glendale (Ariz.) CC) (Pomona/Glendale Arvada, Colo. MAX McDONALD DESHON MAYES LB LB Is a 2015 graduate of Rocky Mountain High School in Fort Collins, Colo. Is a 2015 graduate of Rocky a state-best 111 solo stops. up 138 total tackles, including six sacks... Registered As a senior in 2014, racked Post... Named second-team All-Colo- His senior-year performance earned him first-team All-Colorado honors by the Denver rado 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 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. Is a 2013 graduate of Pomona High School in Arvada, Colo. High School in Arvada, Is a 2013 graduate of Pomona honoree. League All-North Metro Two-time Earned 2012 All-Colorado honors from the Denver Post... 119 tackles in 2012 as a senior. up Racked advanced to the semifinals of to a North Metro championship and an 11-2 record in 2012... Pomona Helped lead the Panthers the Colorado 5A championships before losing to Lakewood. off two passes. three sacks... Also picked As a junior in 2011, registered 87 tackles (64 solo), including and track & field. Also earned varsity letters in basketball Buys. and against now teammate Jakob Stefo Zach Played alongside current Ram Head football coach was Jay Madden. Earned an associates degree in general studies at Glendale (Ariz.) Community College. Earned an associates degree in general studies at Glendale tackles for loss... Added two sacks, one forced fumble and one interception. up 40 tackles, including five In 2013, racked Is a 2015 graduate of Enterprise High School in Redding, Calif. in Redding, of Enterprise High School Is a 2015 graduate 54 total touch- yards and scoring while rushing for 3,626 Championships Eastern League the Hornets to back-to-back Led downs in two seasons. and single-sea in a season (2,220 in 2013) a single game (374), rushing yards records for rushing yards in Owns Enterprise Scored two touchdowns in a win over Wyoming (11/7). Wyoming a win over in touchdowns two Scored (11/14). win over UNLV average) in a (15.7 just three carries for 47 yards on Rushed (11/21). at New Mexico in a road win a touchdown yards including for 89 rushing the ball 15 times Carried (11/28). at Fresno State in a win to a touchdown, (140), in addition and rushing yards in carries (18) career highs Recorded honors. All-Mountain West 2015 Academic Earned son rushing touchdowns (32 in 2013). son rushing touchdowns seasons (2013-14). honors in both of his varsity Earned All-California Valuable Player. Record Searchlight Searchlight and first-team All-Record League, All-Eastern first-team Two-time NorCal D2 Player of the Year. As a junior in 2013, was named varsity level. Compiled a 24-2 record at the captain of the Hornets football team. Two-time Justin Nunez. Played against current Ram (twice) and track & field (three times). Also lettered in basketball Trueblood. Head football coach was Darren • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2015: Enrolled in January 2016 after grayshirting during the 2015 season. High School: High School: and Heather Mayes... Has five are Kevin ... Parents ... Hometown is Arvada, Colo. Colo. 1994 in Denver, Born Dec. 9, Personal: Amanda, have two boys... He and his wife, Kayla... sister, - and one and Keenan Kashon Jr., siblings: four brothers - Dion, Kevin, Majoring in liberal arts. Redshirted during his first season at CSU. Redshirted 2015 (Redshirt): Community College: High School: Given name is Isaiah Matthews... Goes by Izzy... Born June 30, 1997 in Redding, Calif. ... Parents are Jason and Sara ... Parents Calif. 1997 in Redding, Born June 30, Goes by Izzy... Given name is Isaiah Matthews... Personal: on a major at CSU. Jadyn... Undecided Aaron, and one younger sister, Matthews... Has one older brother, RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES • Captain of the Lobos football team as a junior and senior. • Also lettered in track & field and basketball at Rocky Mountain. • Exceled in track & field, winning the Front Range League championship in the shotput. • Owns the Rocky Mountain power clean record (320). • Named first-team Academic All-Colorado as a junior and senior. • Played with current Ram Salofi Gaoa. • Head football coach was Mark Brook.
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... Undecided on a major at CSU.
COLBY MEEKS Orlando, Fla. (Dr. Phillips) OL SO | 6-3 | 305 | 1L 51 2015 (Freshman): Played in 10 games as a backup offensive lineman... Helped block for an offense that ranked third in the Mountain West with 417.0 yards per game, and was among MEEKS’ CAREER STATISTICS OFFENSIVE LINE the nation’s leaders for tackles for loss allowed (4.62 per game; 11th), sacks allowed (1.17 per YEAR GP GS game; 22nd), third-down conversions (46.0 percent, 20th), fourth-down conversions (58.8 2015 10 0 percent, 36th), first downs (23.15 per game, 33rd) and red-zone offense (87 percent, 44th). • Helped block for a season-high 598 yards of total offense, including 217 on the ground, in a 65-13 win over Savannah State (9/5). • Made way for a season-most 325 rushing yards in a win over UNLV (11/14). • Earned 2015 Academic All-Mountain West honors.
High School: • Is a 2014 graduate of Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando, Fla. ... Graduated early and enrolled at CSU in January 2015. • As a senior in 2014, named Florida Athletic Coaches Association All-District and Orlando Sentinel All-Central Florida for his performance as an offensive lineman. • Named second-team All-Florida by the Associated Press as a senior. • As a junior was named to the Orlando Sentinel's Super60 team. • Helped lead the Panthers to three consecutive district championships (2012-14)... Also won a regional championship as a sophomore in 2012. • Compiled a 38-3 record as a three-year starter. • In 2014, received the US Army Reserve Student-Athlete Award and Dr. Phillips Principal's Award for Excellence in Athletics and Academics. • Also exceled in wrestling where he was the Florida 8A runner up as a senior... Earned All-Central Florida honors in back-to- back years (2013-14). • Head football coach was Rodney Wells. • Played high school football with former Rams wide receiver Deionte Gaines.
Personal: Born Feb. 5, 1996 in Gainesville, Fla. ... Hometown is Orlando, Fla. ... Parents are Sanford and Allyson Meeks, both of whom graduated from the University of Florida... Has one older brother, Alton, and a younger brother, Dylan... Alton is currently a linebacker at Northern Illinois... Majoring in business administration at CSU.
CHRISTIAN MONTES Garden Grove, Calif. (Santiago/Golden West College) OL RS-SR | 6-4 | 290 | VR 65 2015 (Junior): Played in three games as a backup offensive lineman... Helped block for an offense that ranked third in the Mountain West with 417.0 yards per game, and was among MONTES’ CAREER STATISTICS the nation’s leaders for tackles for loss allowed (4.62 per game; 11th), sacks allowed (1.17 per OFFENSIVE LINE YEAR GP GS game; 22nd), third-down conversions (46.0 percent, 20th), fourth-down conversions (58.8 2015 3 0 percent, 36th), first downs (23.15 per game, 33rd) and red-zone offense (87 percent, 44th). • Made his Rams debut against Savannah State (9/5), where he helped block for a season-high 598 yards of total offense, including 217 on the ground, in a 65-13 victory.
2014 (Redshirt): Signed with CSU in December 2013 and enrolled in January 2014... Redshirted as a junior in his first season at CSU.
Golden West College: • Spent two seasons (2012-13) at Golden West College in Huntington Beach, Calif., earning an associates of arts degree.
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MOXLEY’S CAREER STATISTICS CAREER MOXLEY’S YEAR 2014 2015 TOTAL RETURNER BIOGRAPHIESRETURNER RS-JR | 6-6 | 325 | 2L | 325 | 2L RS-JR | 6-6 Carbondale, Colo. (Roaring Fork) (Roaring Colo. Carbondale, TRAE MOXLEY OL Is a 2013 graduate of Roaring Fork High School in Carbondale, Colo. School in Carbondale, Fork High Is a 2013 graduate of Roaring his junior campaign in 2011. after Year honors and named Lineman of the Slope League Earned All-Western after his sophomore season in 2010. Slope League Named honorable mention All-Western 21 tackles (12 solo) as a 14-year-old freshman in 2009. Recorded football camp in Rams’ built on that impression attending the Caught the eye of CSU coaches with his junior-year film, then tight end. the summer of 2012... Showed great athletic ability for a big years apiece in football and basketball. four Lettered his senior seasons. Captain for both football and basketball Jensen. Head football coach was Tory and Rivals. as a three-star prospect by ESPN and a two-star prospect by Scout Rated Helped block for a season-high 598 yards of total offense, including 217 on the Helped block for a season-high 598 yards of total offense, (9/5). ground, in a 65-13 win over Savannah State State (10/3). conference opener at Utah Earned his first start (left guard) in CSU's (11/14). UNLV Made way for a season-most 325 rushing yards in a win over vs. Nevada Bowl Arizona Loans Home NOVA in the performance career-high 310-yard Nick Stevens' for quarterback Blocked (12/29). Is a 2011 graduate of Santiago High School in Garden Grove, Calif. Garden Grove, of Santiago High School in Is a 2011 graduate staff and teammates. by coaching of the Year the Cavaliers, named Athlete As a senior for as a senior in 2010. Named team captain the Santiago to a 9-3 record and two sacks, while leading registered 58 tackles, including his first varsity season, In 2009, the state playoffs. second round of field. and track & letters in basketball Also earned varsity Shahrestani. Head football coach was Aaron Played offensive tackle and tight end for the Rustlers... Caught 13 passes for 154 yards and one touchdown. and one yards for 154 13 passes Caught the Rustlers... end for tight and tackle offensive Played Riverside City game) to Bowl (semifinal California losing in the Southern in 2013 before a 9-2 record the Rustlers to Led College. Nick Mitchell. coach was Head football recruit by Scout. as a two-star Rated Mexico and South Dakota. Memphis, New State, Fresno over reported offers from Committed to CSU • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Played in 12 games, primarily being used on special teams... Also appeared as a backup offensive lineman. 2014 (Freshman): Played in 12 games, primarily being used on special teams... line in the spring of 2014. during his first collegiate season.... Moved from tight end to offensive Redshirted 2013 (Redshirt): High School: and Bill Rice, DiMarco, are Kacy ... Parents Colo. ... Hometown is Carbondale, Calif. Born March 16, 1995 in Templeton, Personal: Majoring in Has three siblings - two older brothers and one older sister... College... Father played football at Cuesta Moxley... Wade communication studies at CSU. Played in 11 games, recording three starts at either left guard or left 2015 (Sophomore): Played in 11 games, recording yards West with 417.0 third in the Mountain that ranked Helped block for an offense tackle... per game; leaders for tackles for loss allowed (4.62 and was among the nation’s per game, percent, 20th), (46.0 per game; 22nd), third-down conversions 11th), sacks allowed (1.17 33rd) and red- game, per fourth-down conversions (58.8 percent, 36th), first downs (23.15 zone offense (87 percent, 44th). High School: Montes... Has two younger brothers, Adrian Leticia and are Rene ... Parents Calif. Grove, Born Sept. 11, 1993 in Garden Personal: studies. and Aaron... Majoring in communication RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES
JUSTIN NUNEZ Red Bluff, Calif. (Red Bluff) OL RS-FR | 6-4 | 305 | RS 64 2015 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.
High School: • Is a 2015 graduate of Red Bluff High School in Red Bluff, Calif. • Captain of the Spartans football program as a junior and senior (2013 and 2014). • As a senior in 2014, named first-team All-Eastern League and first-team All-Northern Section... Racked up 69 total tackles, including five tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. • Tabbed honorable mention All-Eastern League as a junior in 2013, recording an identical 69 tackles as he did in his final season. • Voted MVP of Spartans football team, and also won King Leonidas Award. • Earned two varsity letters in football. • Exceled in the classroom, earning a spot on the honor roll in 2011 and 2014. • Head football coach was Corey Hein.
Personal: Born April 11, 1997 in Daly City, Calif. ... Hometown is Red Bluff, Calif. ... Parents are Renaldo and Mareta Nunez... Has three brothers – R.J., Victor and Xavier – and one younger sister, Lealoni... Majoring in sociology.
KEVIN NUTT, JR. Fresno, Calif. (Edison) DB JR | 5-10 | 190 | 2L 10 2015 (Sophomore): Appeared in 12 games at both defensive back and on NUTT’S CAREER STATISTICS special teams, recording four tackles and DEFENSE four kickoff returns for 143 yards and a YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SCK INT PBU FF FR BLK QBH touchdown. 2014 12-0 8 4 12 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 • Returned three kickoffs in a win 2015 12-0 1 3 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 23-0 9 7 16 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Fresno State (11/28), including a 96-yard touchdown on the KICK RETURNS opening kickoff of the second YEAR NO. YDS TD LG AVG/R AVG/G half... It was the sixth-longest return 2014 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 in school history, and the longest 2015 6 187 1 96* 31.2 15.6 scoring kick return since 2000. TOTAL 6 187 1 96 31.2 7.8 • Earned 2015 Academic All-Moun- * 1 kickoff returned 96 yards for a touchdown tain West honors for the second time.
2014 (Freshman): • Played in 12 games, recording 12 tackles (eight solo)... Played a primary role on special teams. • Collegiate debut came in a win over Colorado (8/29). • Recorded a career-best three tackles (one solo) in the game vs. Boise State (9/6). • Earned 2014 Academic All-Mountain West honors.
High School: • Is a 2014 graduate of Edison High School in Fresno, Calif. • Named first-team All-County/Metro in 2012 as a standout running back. • Helped the Tigers to a 9-2 record as a senior in 2013. • As a junior in 2012, led Edison to a 9-4 record and an appearance in the semifinals of the California football championships before losing to eventual champions Clovis North. • Captain of the Tigers football team as a senior in 2013. • Also played baseball and basketball and ran track at Edison. • In 2014, was a member of the 400-meter relay team that won the California state championship... In the same meet, placed third in the 200-meter dash (21.17) and placed fifth in the 100-meter dash (10.55). • Named Student-Athlete of the Year at Edison for his performance in the classroom and on the field. • Head football coaches were Matt Johnson and Ricky Manning, Jr. • Played against current Rams defensive end Josh Lovingood. • Rated as a three-star recruit by Scout and a two-star prospect by Rivals. • Selected CSU over reported offers from Boise State, Fresno State, Houston, Eastern Washington and San Jose State.
Personal: Born Sept. 1, 1996 in Fresno, Calif. ... Parents are Katharyn and Kevin Nutt, Sr. ... Father, Kevin, played football at Fresno State... Has one older sister, Keonna... Majoring in communication studies.
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NWOSU’S CAREER STATISTICS CAREER NWOSU’S YEAR 2013 2014 2015 TOTAL YEAR 2013 2014 2015 TOTAL RS-SR | 6-2 | 225 | 3L RS-SR | 6-2 | 225 | 3L RS-SR | 6-3 | 245 | 3L | 3L | 6-3 | 245 RS-SR Arlington, Texas (Mansfield Summit) Arlington, Texas Washington, D.C. (Dunbar) D.C. Washington, BRYAN OHENE-GYENI BRYAN DANNY NWOSU DANNY TE LB At Boise State (9/6), recorded one tackle, including half a sack. (9/6), recorded one tackle, Boise State At cane two-yard line, setting up a Rams touchdown. setting up a Rams cane two-yard line, (11/30) but Falcons quarter regular season finale vs. Air Force Rams’ first career sack in the Had two chances to record his Also registered a career-high four tackles. was able to throw the ball away both times... Roberts back Karson Eight of his 11 tackles came on special teams. D.C. Is a 2012 graduate of Dunbar High School in Washington with 824 yards on 35 catches and nine touchdowns… As a two- 23.5 yards per reception during his prep career, Averaged also compiled 31 sacks. way player, season, a program that would provide him more opportunities in the passing to Dunbar prior to his senior Transferred all-conference choice on offense and defense and helped the Crimson Tide win the DCIAA state a first-team Was game… championship. longest touchdowns, one of which went for 75 yards, Dunbar’s As a senior in 2011, caught 15 passes for 291 yards and five posted 17 sacks and 77 tackles, two fumble recoveries and two passing play of the season...On the other side of the line, forced fumbles. Bowl all-star game after his senior campaign. Played in the Chesapeake yards per catch, with 10 receptions for averaged 28.0 County, in Prince George’s As a junior in his final season at DuVal 64 tackles, and recovered two fumbles, playing mostly as an 280 yards and two touchdowns… Also registered 10 sacks and outside linebacker. for 253 yards and two touchdowns, with four sacks and 33 In his sophomore campaign with the Tigers, posted 10 catches win shy of the playoffs in each of his two varsity seasons. fell one DuVal tackles on defense... 4.65. speed in the 40-yard dash was Top participating in the 300 and 4x100 relay… track as a sophomore at DuVal, Ran at DuVal. Dunbar and Dameon Powell Head football coaches were Willie Bennett and Ben Eaton at high school with a 3.5 GPA. finishing a member of the National Honor Society, Was In CSU's first true road game, at Tulsa (9/7), rushed up the middle to block a kick before recovering it on the Golden Hurri up the middle to block a kick before recovering it on the Golden Tulsa (9/7), rushed at first true road game, In CSU's Against San Diego State (10/31), Against San Diego State hauled in his first career re- ception, and one quarter later, caught his second, which was a 14-yard touchdown. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Played in four games, recording two tackles... Posted his first tackle in a season-opening win over Savannah State a season-opening win over Savannah his first tackle in 2015 (Junior): Played in four games, recording two tackles... Posted (9/5) and his second in a victory over rival Air Force (10/17). 2014 (Sophomore): Played in 11 games, recording five tackles (three solo), including 1.5 sacks, two quarterback hurries and one pass breakup. Redshirted during his first collegiate season. Redshirted 2012 (Redshirt): High School: Parents ... D.C. ... Hometown is Washington N.J. 26, 1994 in Jersey City, Born Aug. name is pronounced WOH-soo... Last Personal: Each of his parents and his older brother were one younger sister... are Victoria and Emeka Nwosu... Has one older brother and Majoring in sociology. size 3XL gloves... Wears born in Nigeria before moving to the United States... Switched from 2014 (Sophomore): Switched playing in nine to offense, linebacker games at fullback. 2013 (Freshman): In 14 games, quarter- special teams units... Also had two Rams’ one kick as a significant member of the blocked recorded 11 tackles (6 solo) and back hurries. Played in eight games 2015 (Junior): Played in eight two receptions at fullback, recording career for 20 yards, including his first touchdown. RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES • In CSU’s home win over Utah State OHENE-GYENI’S CAREER STATISTICS (10/18), recorded his second quarter- DEFENSE back hurry of the season. YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SCK INT PBU FF FR BLK QBH • Registered a sack in CSU's Border 2013 4-0 1 2 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 War win over Wyoming (10/25). 2014 11-0 3 2 5 1.5 1.5 0 1 0 0 0 2 2015 4-0 1 1 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 (Freshman): Played in four games, TOTAL 19-0 5 5 10 1.5 1.5 0 1 0 0 0 2 recording three tackles (one solo)... Made his collegiate debut vs. Colorado (9/1).
2012 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.
High School: • Is a 2012 graduate of Mansfield Summit High School, 15 miles from Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. • Played exclusively as a defensive end, combining for seven sacks and five forced fumbles over his final two seasons. • As a senior in 2011, garnered first-team All-District 7/4A honors on a 10-2 squad that won its district championship… Started every contest and recorded 56 tackles, three sacks, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble. • During his junior campaign in 2010, earned second-team all-district selection with 47 stops, four sacks and four forced fumbles, despite playing part of the season with an injury… The Jaguars went 9-3 and again advanced to the area round of the postseason. • Helped the Jaguars to consecutive appearances in the area round of the Texas 4A state playoffs, as a junior and senior. • Also lettered three years in track, throwing the discus… Bench pressed 315 pounds and ran a 4.5 40. • Head football coach was Travis Pride. • Carried a 3.2 GPA in high school.
Personal: Last name is pronounced “oh-HEE-nee JEE-nee”... Formal name, Ohene-Gyeni, includes the surname and maiden names of his paternal grandparents... Born April 2, 1994 in Arlington, Texas... Parents are Emmanuel and Mercy Ohene-Gyeni... Has one older brother and one younger sister... Married in Ghana, his father moved from his native country to the United States in the 1980s and worked tirelessly for two years as a cab driver and factory worker to save enough to bring his wife to America, prior to the birth of their three children... Has visited Ghana and met his large extended family... Is an Eagle Scout... Majoring in environmental sociology.
LEVI OSBORN West Covina, Calif. (South Hills/Mt. San Antonio College) WR RS-JR | 5-9 | 175 | RS 41 2015 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first season at CSU.
2013-14 (Mt. San Antonio College): • Played two seasons at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, Calif. (2014-15) • Team captain • Member of the Student Athletic Council.
High School: • Is a 2012 graduate of South Hills High School in West Covina, Calif. • Two-time All-Inland Division selection. • As a two-time captain, was named his team's best defensive back in 2011. • As a junior in 2010, helped the Huskies to a league title. • Head football coach was Steve Bogan. • Also lettered four years in hockey.
Personal: Given name is Brandon Levi Osborn... Goes by Levi... Born March 4, 1994 in West Covina, Calif. ... Parents are Dwight and Linda Osborn... Has an older brother, Jeremy... Majoring in communication studies.
MITCH PARSONS Parker, Colo. (Chaparral/Vanderbilt) TE RS-SO | 6-4 | 255 | RS 85 2015 (Freshman): Enrolled at CSU in January 2015 as a mid-year transfer... Did not see action for the Rams in 2015.
2014 (Vanderbilt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season at Vanderbilt.
High School: • Is a 2014 graduate of Chaparral High School in Parker, Colo.
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YEAR 2012 2013 2014 2015 TOTAL 2012 2013 2014 2015 TOTAL PERALTA’S CAREER STATISTICS CAREER PERALTA’S Murrieta, Calif. (Elsinore) Murrieta, Calif. NOLAN PERALTA NOLAN PERALTA TE Registered his first career catch against Tulsa (10/4), a five-yard gain in the third quarter... Finished the game with two recep- gain in the third quarter... Tulsa (10/4), a five-yard his first career catch against Registered tions for 14 yards. a 24-3 lead. (10/25), extending a drive in which CSU scored to take Hauled in a 16-yard reception vs. Wyoming honors. Scholar-Athlete 2014-15 Mountain West and Earned 2014 Academic All-Mountain West 1 Alabama (9/21). a season-high two tackles at then-No. Recorded honors. Scholar-Athlete and 2013-14 Mountain West Earned 2013 Academic All-Mountain West Angeles and San Diego. about halfway between Los Calif., Is a 2012 graduate of Elsinore High School in Wildomar, 2011) as the top defender in the entire CIF Southern Section/ honors (2010, of the Year Defensive Player back-to-back Won Eastern Division. Valley accolades. three All-Sun Belt Conference certificates, plus a pair of All-Riverside County and All-Murrieta up Racked Garnered second-team all-state honors by CalHiSports.com. Three-year starter and captain on both sides of the ball. finished his prep career with 381 tackles, nine sacks and two interceptions… Also started at As a starting middle linebacker, tight end, catching 28 passes for seven touchdowns. posted 145 stops, four sacks, one interception and a forced fumble while catching 11 passes for 185 yards In 2011 as a senior, and three scores. advancing them to their first Helped his team to a 28-9 record from 2009-11… Guided the Tigers to a 12-2 record in 2010, 83-yard history. championship (CIF Southern Section/Eastern Division) in the program’s the team’s Was Compiled 139 tackles, three sacks, an interception, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery in 2010... three touchdowns. hauling in 16 catches for 305 yards and second-leading receiver, posted 97 tackles, a pair of sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery… As a first-year starter as a sophomore in 2009, His lone reception was a 15-yard touchdown. Caught two passes, in- cluding a career-long 22-yard reception vs. Nevada in the NOVA Bowl Home Loans (12/29)... Earned a start in that contest. Named to the 2015 National Football Foundation Academic All-Colorado second team. Earned 2015-16 Schol- Mountain West and 2015 ar-Athlete third time. honors for the Academic All-Mountain West Earned first-team All-Colorado and first-team All-Continental League honors as a junior and senior. a junior as honors League All-Continental first-team and All-Colorado first-team Earned to an Wolverines the helping and seven touchdowns, for 754 yards 45 receptions season, recorded high school In his final 8-3 record. 2013. as a senior in football team of the Chaparral Captain seven touchdowns. for 635 yards and 35 passes caught As a junior, catch. hauling in the winning touchdown All American Bowl in 2012, Played in the O-D player. as a basketball letters in football and two Earned three varsity title in basketball. led Chaparral to a 2012 state As team captain, On the basketball Joe Hansley... Ram Smith, and former Trey Nowland and Eric Williams, Blake current Rams Played against Davis. Marcus Wilson and Kevin court, played against was John Vogt. Head football coach nationally by Rivals. 7 tight end player in Colorado and No. 2 overall No. high school, was listed as the Coming out of Vanderbilt. and California, Ole Miss State, from Arizona Held reported offers • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Appeared in all 13 games, starting five contests and catching four passes for 37 yards. 2014 (Sophomore): Appeared in all 13 games, starting five contests and catching four tackles. registering 2013 (Freshman): Played in 10 games for CSU, Made his collegiate of college eligibility... a medical hardship waiver as a true freshman in his first season Received 2012 (Redshirt): West Scholar-Athlete Earned 2012-13 Mountain before suffering a season-ending arm injury... (9/8) State debut vs. North Dakota honors. High School: 2015 (Junior): Played in 12 games, recording two catch- es for 26 yards. Born June 2, 1995 in Gilbert, Ariz. ... Hometown is Parker, Colo. ... Parents are Greg and Kristen Parsons... Has one young- Has one and Kristen Parsons... are Greg ... Parents Colo. ... Hometown is Parker, Born June 2, 1995 in Gilbert, Ariz. Personal: Majoring in interdisciplinary liberal arts. Kayla... er sister, RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES • Also lettered twice in basketball and ran track as a freshman and sophomore. • Played football for his father, longtime Elsinore head coach Tony Peralta. • A valedictorian and three-time Academic All-CIF student-athlete, had a 4.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale, thanks to advanced place- ment classes. • Turned down an invitation to play football for Harvard in order to play for the Rams.
Personal: Last name is pronounced perr-AHL-tah... Born Aug. 18, 1993 in Los Alamitos, Calif. ... Raised in Murrieta, Calif. ... Parents are Tony and Julia Peralta... Has one younger brother and an older sister, Kayla, who played volleyball at Cal Lutheran... Involved in Fellowship of Christian Athletes in high school, and also served as a volunteer youth basketball coach... Majoring in biological science.
BRYCE PETERS Houston, Texas (Cypress Falls) RB RS-JR | 5-10 | 210 | VR 24 2015 (Sophomore): Did not see action during his sophomore season. PETERS’ CAREER STATISTICS 2014 (Freshman): Made his collegiate debut in a win over UC Davis RUSHING (9/13), registering two carries for 18 yards in his only action of the YEAR G-GS ATT YDS TD LG AVG/C AVG/G 2014 1-0 2 18 0 16 9.0 18.0 season. 2015 0-0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 TOTAL 1-0 2 18 0 16 9.0 18.0 2013 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.
High School: • Is a 2013 graduate of Cypress Falls High School in Houston, Texas. • Named a member of the Houston Select Football League Hall of Fame. • Member of the all-district first team after both his junior and senior seasons. • As the senior captain in 2012, rushed for 1,653 yards and 19 touchdowns on 174 carries for a school-record 9.5 yards per carry. • Set a Cypress Falls single-game record when he rushed for 340 yards and two scores in a 60-33 victory over Jersey Village. • Named team’s Offensive Most Valuable Player in 2012. • In 2011, led the Eagles to a 10-2 record and a Bi-district championship, defeating Alief Elsik, 48-22, for the title. • Rushed for 1,301 yards on 163 carries as a junior (8.0 average). • Excelled as a sophomore with 665 yards and eight touchdowns on 86 carries (7.7 average). • Rated as a three-star prospect by ESPN and Rivals, and a two-star recruit by Scout.
Personal: Born May 16, 1994 in Houston, Texas... Parents are Jennifer and Stanley Peters... Majoring in natural resource recreation & tourism.
ADAM PRENTICE Fresno, Calif. (Clovis) FB RS-FR | 6-0 | 230 | RS 46 2015 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.
High School: • Is a 2015 graduate of Clovis High School. • Recipient of the Jack Bohan Memorial Award. • Won a co-league championship as a sophomore in 2012. • Earned three varsity letters in football and wrestling, and two in track. • Was a national champion wrestler, in addition to earning two state titles. • Three-time league, conference and city champion in wrestling. • Earned all-league honors in track. • Head football coach was Rich Hammond. • Graduated No. 16 in his class, earning Advanced Studies Scholar of Distinction recognition. • Played against current Rams Josh Lovingood, Kevin Nutt, Jr. and Braylin Scott.
Personal: Born Jan. 16, 1997 in Fresno Calif. ... Parents are Gary and Renae Prentice... Has a younger brother, Anthony, and an older sister, Aimee... Dad played football at UC Davis... Majoring in civil engineering
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RIVERA’S CAREER STATISTICS CAREER RIVERA’S YEAR 2013 2014 2015 TOTAL RETURNER BIOGRAPHIESRETURNER RS-SR | 6-6 | 330 | 2L | 330 | 2L 6-6 RS-SR | RS-SO | 6-3 | 235 | VR | VR | 6-3 | 235 RS-SO Long Beach, Calif. (Long Beach Poly) (Long Beach, Calif. Long Centennial, Colo. (Arapahoe) Colo. Centennial, TOMÁS RIVERATOMÁS ISAAC PRUDHOMME DL OL Helped the Rams rack up a CSU single-game record 698 yards of total offense vs. New Mexico (11/22) and 676 yards of total rack up a CSU single-game record 698 yards of total offense vs. New Mexico (11/22) and 676 Helped the Rams offense against UC Davis (9/13), the third-most in CSU history. did not allow a sack against Hawai’i (11/8). The Rams among FBS teams and well ahead of previous offense converted 51.2-percent of third-down attempts, the fifth-best CSU’s school record of 46.3 (1985). Calif. Beach, High School in Long Beach Polytechnic Is a 2012 graduate of Long Year. Offensive Lineman of the Named the 2011 Moore League in 2011. League honors All-Moore 5 and first-team Earned first-team All-Pac 2,002 Poly’s not allow a sack as a senior and paved the way for offensive front, he did Beach Poly’s The anchor of Long team rushing yards… Also recorded four tackles as a defensive lineman. league champion- a two-year starter for one of the top programs in California, helping the Jackrabbits to back-to-back Was 20 in the final 2011 state polls. No. finishing ranked 10-2 as a senior, ships in 2010 and 2011… Went Served as team captain as a senior. 200 list. SoCal Top 115 prospect on PrepStar’s as the No. Rated as a freshman. Three-year letterwinner in football, also playing basketball Lara. Head football coach was Raul Made way for a season-most 325 rushing yards in a win over UNLV (11/14). UNLV Made way for a season-most 325 rushing yards in a win over 310-yard performance in the career-high for quarterback Nick Stevens' Blocked (12/29). Arizona Bowl vs. Nevada Home Loans NOVA Is a 2014 graduate of Arapahoe High School. Is a 2014 graduate of Arapahoe 3.5 sacks and had two fumble two varsity seasons, including 12 solo stops... Registered Compiled 80 total tackles in his recoveries. 12 in the state of Colorado. No. Arapahoe to a 10-2 record and ranked As a junior in 2012, helped lead in each. earning two varsity letters at Arapahoe High School in Centennial, Colo., Competed in football and wrestling Campbell. Head football coach was Mike • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Played in nine games as a backup offensive lineman... Helped block for a 4,000-yard passer (Grayson - 4,006) 4,006) passer (Grayson - block for a 4,000-yard 2014 (Sophomore): Played in nine games as a backup offensive lineman... Helped sin- the previous which broke total offense per game, yards of averaged 480.9 and 1,200-yard rusher (Hart - 1,275)... The Rams several Broke surpassing 670… set in 2013… CSU topped 500 yards of offense five times, including twice gle-season high of 470.8, passing yards/attempt passing yards (4,181), yards per game (480.92), single-season school records: offensive yards (6,252), total touchdowns (34). and passing (9.35) as a backup offensive lineman. 2013 (Freshman): Made his collegiate debut in a win over Air Force (11/30), serving during his first collegiate season. Redshirted 2012 (Redshirt): High School: and one and Iliana Rivera... Has two younger brothers are Tomás ... Parents Beach, Calif. 1994, in Long 9, Born Feb. Personal: Majoring in sociology with a concentration in criminal justice and minoring in ethnic studies. younger sister... Played in 11 games for CSU, serving as a backup offensive lineman… Helped serving as 2015 (Junior): Played in 11 games for CSU, and yards per game, West with 417.0 third in the Mountain block for an offense that ranked sacks per game; 11th), leaders for tackles for loss allowed (4.62 was among the nation’s percent, 20th), fourth-down 22nd), third-down conversions (46.0 per game; allowed (1.17 33rd) and red-zone offense per game, conversions (58.8 percent, 36th), first downs (23.15 (87 percent, 44th). Born on April 10, 1995 in Littleton, Colo. ... Hometown is Centennial, Colo. ... Parents are Mike and Linda Prudhomme... and Linda Prudhomme... are Mike ... Parents is Centennial, Colo. ... Hometown Colo. 1995 in Littleton, Born on April 10, Personal: Majoring in landscape architecture. Nate... Has two older brothers, Nick and Did not see action during his freshman season. Did not see action 2015 (Freshman): during his first collegiate season. Redshirted 2014 (Redshirt): High School: RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES
ADRIAN ROBINSON Charlotte, N.C. (Charlotte Christian) DL RS-JR | 6-5 | 250 | VR 66 2015 (Sophomore): Did not see action for the Rams in 2015, spending the season as ROBINSON’S CAREER STATISTICS DEFENSE a varsity reserve. YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SCK INT PBU FF FR BLK QBH 2014 3-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 (Freshman): Played in three games 2015 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 as a backup defensive lineman... Earned TOTAL 3-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014-15 Mountain West Scholar-Athlete honors.
2013 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.
High School: • Is a 2013 graduate of Charlotte (N.C.) Christian School, earning three varsity letters while a member of the Knights football team. • As a senior in 2012, racked up 70 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, six sacks and 11 quarterback hurries. • As a co-captain, led a dominant Knights defense that allowed just 13.5 points per game in 2012, going undefeated in confer- ence to take home the NCISAA hardware. • Charlotte Christian won the 2012 North Carolina state championship with a 24-21 victory over the Providence Day Chargers. • Earned all-conference and All-North Carolina honors, as well as being named first-team All-Mecklenburg County and sec- ond-team All-Observer. • Named to the 2012 NCISAA Shrine Bowl team, representing the state of North Carolina in the Oasis All-Star Shrine Classic Game. • Earned Drive Stopper of the Week honors by WSOC-TV and PowerAde Performance Player of the Week by his high school. • As a junior in 2011, recorded 49 tackles, two sacks, two fumble recoveries, and a forced fumble... After a 5-5 season, named Defensive Lineman of the Year by the coaching staff. • Also played basketball and lacrosse. • Head football coach was Jason Estep. • Excelled in the classroom with a 4.18 grade-point average and earned Advanced Functions Math Highest Grade Award as a sophomore, National Spanish Exam honorable mention as a senior and Distinguished Christian High School Student Award for Athletic Achievement, also as a senior. • Spent three semesters on Cum Laude honor roll and two semesters on Magna Cum Laude honor roll. • Rated as a two-star prospect by Rivals and Scout.
Personal: Born Oct. 17, 1994 in Charlotte, N.C. ... Parents are Melissa and Alan Burrus, and Jon Robinson... Father, Jon, played basketball at Maryland... Stepfather, Alan, played football at North Carolina... Has three siblings – two old sisters and one younger brother... Majoring in business administration.
KIEL ROBINSON San Marcos, Calif. (Mission Hills) LB RS-JR | 6-2 | 225 | 2L 15 2015 (Sophomore): Played in 12 games, ROBINSON’S CAREER STATISTICS starting eight... Ranked sixth on the team DEFENSE with 40 tackles (21 solo), 4.0 sacks and YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SCK INT PBU FF FR BLK QBH 5.5 tackles for loss... Produced one forced 2014 13-0 6 1 7 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 fumble. 2015 12-8 21 19 40 5.5 4.0 0 0 1 0 0 1 • Recorded six tackles, including TOTAL 25-8 27 20 47 5.5 4.0 0 0 1 0 0 1 one tackle for loss and one sack, in season-opening win over Savannah State (9/5). • Registered career-best eight tackles (four solo), including one sack, at Utah State (10/3). • Recorded first career forced fumble while compiling a career-best two sacks in Border War win at Wyoming (11/7).
2014 (Freshman): Played in all 13 games, recording seven tackles (six solo)... Made collegiate debut in a win over Colorado (8/29).
2013 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.
High School: • Is a 2013 graduate of Mission Hills High School in San Marcos, Calif. • Named the 2012 Avocado East Defensive Player of the Year.
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RUIZ’S CAREER STATISTICS RUIZ’S CAREER YEAR 2013 2014 2015 TOTAL RS-SR | 5-10 | 170 | VR VR RS-SR | 5-10 | 170 | RS-FR | 6-5 | 215 | RS | 215 | RS RS-FR | 6-5 El Cajon, Calif. (Valhalla) El Cajon, Calif. Visalia, Calif. (El Diamante) Visalia, Calif. ROBERT RUIZ ROBERT J.C. ROBLES QB WR Is a 2012 graduate of Valhalla High School in El Cajon, Calif. Is a 2012 graduate of Valhalla Earned All-Grossmont Hills honors as a senior as both a wide receiver and punt returner. Player in 2011. Most Valuable Named Norsemen’s league titles in 2010 and 2011. Grossmont Hills to back-to-back Led Head football coach was Charles Bussey. Brett Etherton. Played against former Ram Also lettered in track & field, earning all-conference honors as a punt returner. a four-year honor roll student. Was Setup to return a punt late in the Rams’ season opener vs. Setup to return a punt late in the Rams’ Colorado (9/1). Poly (9/14), an 11-yard gain. Cal Lined up in the slot and made his first collegiate catch, vs. Is a 2015 graduate of El Diamante High School in Visalia, Calif. Is a 2015 graduate of El Diamante touchdown holder for passing yards (4,268), completions (252) and career record Diamante's Finished his prep career as El passing touchdowns (22) and records for passing yards (2,416), completions (165), passes (59), and holds single-season rushing touchdowns (12). and senior. League honors as a junior Yosemite All-West first-team Earned back-to-back and teammates in 2013 and 2014. Named Miners offensive player of the year by vote of coaches captain as both a junior and senior. Team and section championship. championship League Yosemite In 2013, led El Diamante to a 12-1 record and a West lineman Josh Lovingood. defensive Played against current Rams Head football coach was Mark Rogers. Two-time captain in both sports. three in basketball... Earned nine varsity letters, including four in track & field and and was an All-Central Section qualifier. a top-50 high jumper nationally in 2013... Earned first-team all-league honors Was for six consecutive semesters. grade point average holding a 4.0 in the classroom, Exceled Also earned first-team All-Avocado East, first-team All-North County and second-team All-CIF honors following his senior his senior following honors All-CIF second-team and County All-North first-team East, All-Avocado first-team earned Also season. Reached championship... East League and an Avocado to a 10-3 record led the team defense, on the Grizzlies As a senior 21-14. falling to Eastlake, game before Championship Federation Interscholastic the California Chris Hauser. coach was Head football and field for the Grizzlies. and competed in track and baseball, Also played basketball and 1600-meter relay teams. 400- anchored Mission Hills’ league 100-meter dash and In 2011, won the by Rivals and Scout. as a two-star prospect Rated • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Redshirted during his first collegiate season. during Redshirted 2012 (Redshirt): High School: 2015 (Junior): Missed season due to injury sustained during fall camp. 2014 (Sophomore): Saw action in four games at wide receiver as well as on special teams. 2013 (Freshman): Saw action in six games at both wide receiver and on special teams... Made his collegiate debut vs. Colorado (9/1). Given name is Jaime Christian Robles... Prefers to go by J.C. ... Born Jan. 12, 1997 in Tulare, Calif. ... Hometown is Visalia, Calif. ... Born Jan. 12, 1997 in Tulare, Prefers to go by J.C. Given name is Jaime Christian Robles... Personal: Majoring in Jasmyne... sister, and a Jacob, younger siblings – one brother, Has two are Jaime and Olga Robles...... Parents Calif. science. health and exercise Redshirted during his first collegiate season. Redshirted 2015 (Redshirt): High School: Born March 13, 1995 in Los Angeles, Calif. ... Hometown is San Marcos, Calif. ... Parents are David and Synthia Robinson... Robinson... are David and Synthia ... Parents is San Marcos, Calif. ... Hometown Angeles, Calif. 1995 in Los Born March 13, Personal: winner Ray Award Grandfather is 25-time Grammy played football at USC... and father volleyball at Pepperdine Mother played studies. Majoring in communication and one younger sister... one older sister, siblings –two older brothers, Charles... Has four RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES Personal: Born July 31, 1994 in Laguna Beach, Calif. ... Hometown is El Cajon, Calif. ... Parents are Denise and Robert Ruiz... Has two uncles that played soccer at the collegiate level... Majoring in health and exercise science.
NATE RYKEN Berthoud, Colo. (Berthoud) FB RS-SO | 6-1 | 235 | VR 47 2015 (Freshman): Did not see action during his freshman season.
2014 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.
High School: • Is a 2014 graduate of Berthoud High School in Berthoud, Colo. • Earned all-conference honors in football as a senior. • Named team captain his senior season by his coaches and teammates. • Named Berthoud Hall of Fame's 2014 Male Athlete of the Year. • Head football coach was Dan McGinn. • Four-sport athlete at Berthoud High School in Berthoud, Colo., competing in football, baseball, wrestling and track & field... All-conference and all-area wrestler... Three-time all-conference honoree in track & field.
Personal: Born May 17, 1995 in Walnut Creek, Calif. ... Hometown is Berthoud, Colo. ... Parents are Michael and Laurel Ryken... Mother played lacrosse at UC Davis... Has three brothers – Mike, Josh and Nick... Majoring in human development & family studies with a minor in criminology.
JAKE SCHLAGER McCook, Neb. (McCook) DB RS-JR | 5-11 | 195 | 2L 8 2015 (Sophomore): Played in 12 games (1 start)... Recorded 19 tackles (9 solo), SCHLAGER’S CAREER STATISTICS including one tackle for loss. DEFENSE YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SCK INT PBU FF FR BLK QBH • Recorded four tackles (3 solo), 2013 14-0 14 8 22 0.0 0.0 0 1 1 1 0 0 including a 3-yard loss, in season 2014 4-0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 opener against Savannah State 2015 12-1 9 10 19 1.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (9/5). TOTAL 30-1 23 18 41 1.0 0.0 0 1 1 1 0 0 • Earned his first career start in a Homecoming victory over Air Force (10/17)... Registered a season-most five tackles (2 solo).
2014 (Redshirt): Earned a medical redshirt after missing the majority of the 2014 season due to injury... Played in four games: at Boston College (9/27), vs. Tulsa (10/4), at Nevada (10/11) and at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl vs. Utah (12/20).
2013 (Freshman): Played in all 14 of Colorado State’s games, playing on all four special teams units... Recorded 22 tackles (14 solo), 17 of which came on punts or kickoffs.. Also recorded a forced fumble. • Registered his first tackle vs. Colorado (9/1) during the Rams’ season opener and his collegiate debut. • Recorded four solo stops at Tulsa (9/7), plus his first career forced fumble. • Tallied a career-high six tackles vs. Nevada (11/9) when starting safety Kevin Pierre-Louis was out with an injury. • Had at least one tackle in 10 of CSU’s 14 games. • Earned 2013 Academic All-Mountain West honors.
High School: • Is a 2013 graduate of McCook High School in McCook, Neb. • Set several school records, including the single-season mark for blocked kicks (6) and tackles for loss (20)... Set career records for blocked kicks (8) and tackles for loss (42). • Named 2012 first-team All-Nebraska by the Omaha World-Herald. • Accumulated 239 career tackles from 2010-2012. • Team captain for the Bison as a senior, helping McCook to a 7-3 record and second consecutive B District 7 championship. • Averaged nearly 19 tackles per game in 2012, totaling 169 stops on the year, including seven sacks. • As a junior, registered more than 100 tackles while rushing for 800 yards and 16 touchdowns. • The Bison went 10-1 in 2011, winning the B District 7 title before being upset, 28-24, by Adams Central in the second round of the state playoffs. • Head football coach was Jeff Gross. • Also lettered four years in track. • Academic All-Nebraska as a junior and senior with a 3.73 grade-point average. • Rated as a two-star prospect by Rivals and Scout.
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SCHUPP’S CAREER STATISTICS SCHUPP’S CAREER YEAR 2013 2014 2015 TOTAL 2015 SCOTT’S CAREER STATISTICS CAREER SCOTT’S YEAR SO | 6-3 | 185 | 1L | 185 SO | 6-3 RS-SR | 6-5 | 290 | 3L | 290 | 3L RS-SR | 6-5 Bakersfield, Calif. (Liberty) Calif. Bakersfield, Vacaville, Calif. (Vacaville) Calif. Vacaville, BRAYLIN SCOTT BRAYLIN JOHNNY SCHUPP JOHNNY DL DB Made his collegiate debut in a victo- (9/5). ry over Savannah State Did not play vs. Colorado (9/19). (9/26), the first two of his career. Made two tackles in a win at UTSA Trent Matthews, made a career-most four tackles and a pass breakup in a come- over in the first half for injured safety Taking (11/28). from-behind win at Fresno State Is a 2012 graduate of Vacaville High School, located halfway between Oakland and Sacramento. High School, Is a 2012 graduate of Vacaville end for the Bulldogs. As a three-year letterman, played offensive tackle and defensive First-team All-California lineman in 2011. Republic) and league (Monticello Empire). Daily Year by his region (Fairfield Named 2011 Offensive Lineman of the over his final two rushers and 143 rushing touchdowns an offense that produced four 1,000-yard led A mauling run blocker, combined for a 33-5 record during his three seasons at the varsity level, winning a Division 2011)… Vacaville seasons (2010, II section title in 2011. – one of which clinched a VHS win up 13 sacks and 69 tackles, as well as five fumble recoveries As a senior in 2011, racked final drive – during his first season starting on defense. on its opponent’s the Bulldogs to a 10-2 mark and a berth in the second round of the started at offensive tackle and helped As a junior in 2010, state bracket. despite not starting on recoveries and a forced fumble, Finished his junior season with 21 tackles, one sack, two fumble defense until the playoffs. served as a reserve lineman. season on varsity, his first In 2009, in 2011. the California Division II Coach of the Year Papadopoulos, Head football coach was Mike At the time of state as a junior and being named an All-American… Also earned four varsity letters in wrestling, placing fifth at 2 in California. 8 prep wrestler in the nation and No. as the No. his signing, he was ranked through high school. GPA Carried a 3.0 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2015 (Freshman): Appeared in 12 games as a true freshman, recording 10 tackles (5 solo) and two pass breakups. Played in all 13 of CSU's 2015 (Junior): Played in all 13 of CSU's registering games on the defensive line, three tackles. 2014 (Sophomore): Played in all 13 games, 10 primarily on special teams... Registered a career-high tackles (four solo)... Recorded (10/4). Tulsa three tackles in a home win over in a Border War on several special teams units... Made his collegiate debut 2013 (Freshman): Saw action in seven games, playing (10/19). victory at Wyoming during his first collegiate season. Redshirted 2012 (Redshirt): High School: ... Mother’s Calif. Vacaville, ... Hometown is Born Dec. 24, 1993 in Fairfield, Calif. name is pronounced SHOOP... Last Personal: Garcia, continues Rafael grandfather, Late older sister... Has one name is Jurgen and stepmother is Sherry... father’s name is Tami, who had multiple offers to play college football, Garcia boxer to serve as his inspiration in athletics; a champion Golden Gloves in interdisciplinary Double majoring War... Marine Corps and fought in the Korean instead opted to serve his country in the U.S. liberal arts and communication studies. Born Feb. 10, 1995 in Denver, Colo. ... Hometown is McCook, Neb. ... Parents are Russell and Beverly Schlager... His father His father Schlager... and Beverly Russell are ... Parents Neb. McCook, is Hometown ... Colo. in Denver, 1995 10, Feb. Born Personal: Joe, brother, Younger and two younger... – one older Has three brothers ... Colo. College in Durango, Lewis at Fort played football - with concen administration Majoring in business at Kansas... plays baseball Weiman, Blake Cousin, Dakota... at South plays football and management. in marketing trations RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES 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. • Voted 2014 Impact Player of the Year by teammates and coaching staff. • Worked his way into the Patriots' starting lineup with two games left of his junior campaign, playing cornerback. • Head football coach was Bryan Nixon. • Exceled 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)... Is undecided on a major.
TRENT SEIG Eaton, Colo. (Eaton) LS RS-JR | 6-3 | 230 | 2L 58 2015 (Sophomore): Played in all 13 games SIEG’S CAREER STATISTICS as long snapper, recording two tackles... DEFENSE Snapped to Ray Guy Award finalist and YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SCK INT PBU FF FR BLK QBH All-America punter Hayden Hunt, who 2014 13-0 1 1 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ranked fifth nationally with 46.0 yards per 2015 13-0 2 0 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 punt... CSU's net punting average of 41.96 TOTAL 25-0 3 1 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ranked fourth in FBS... Earned 2015 Academ- ic All-Mountain West honors.
2014 (Freshman): Played in all 13 games as long snapper, replacing four-year snapper Tanner Hedstrom... Recorded two tackles... First career stop came on the road at Boise State (9/6).
2013 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.
High School: • Is a 2013 graduate of Eaton High School in Eaton, Colo. • As a senior in 2012, earned All-Colorado and all-conference honors for his performance at linebacker, racking up 67 tackles and 10 sacks. • Hauled in 29 receptions for 510 yards and four touchdowns as a senior tight end. • In a 55-14 thrashing of Valley High School, had a career-high six receptions for 168 yards and two touchdowns. • As a senior in 2012, helped the Reds to a 10-1 record and a Patriot League championship. • Captain of the football team as a senior. • Head football coach was Bill Mondt. • Also lettered in baseball and basketball. • In the classroom, earned academic All-Colorado honors in 2011 and 2012.
Personal: Born May 19, 1995 in Greeley, Colo. ... Hometown is Eaton, Colo. ... Parents are Tim and Terie Sieg... Has an older brother, Tyler, who played baseball at Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Colo., and one younger sister, Tarynn... Majoring in mechani- cal engineering.
TYREE SIMMONS Gardena, Calif. (Gardena) DB SR | 5-11 | 190 | 3L 5 2015 (Junior): Played in 12 games and started seven contests, recording 38 tackles (30 solo), one interception and eight pass breakups... Tied for third in Mountain West with two forced fumbles. • Recorded a career-best seven tackles (5 solo) and four pass breakups in an overtime loss to Minnesota (9/12). • Picked off a pass and forced a fumble in a 38-17 Homecoming victory over Air Force (10/17)... The interception set up a Rams touchdown and the forced fumble led to a field goal. • Forced his second fumble of the season at Wyoming (11/7), helping the Rams shut out the Cowboys for the first 57:35 of the game... Also had six tackles in the win.
2014 (Sophomore): Played in 12 games (eight starts), recording 42 tackles (27 solo), including two tackles for loss, five pass break- ups and three interceptions... Tied for the team lead for interceptions. • Recorded season-most six tackles (three solo), and also had a solo tackle for loss, at Boise State (9/6)... added two pass
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SIMMONS’ CAREER STATISTICS CAREER SIMMONS’ TOTAL YEAR 2013 2014 2015 TOTAL YEAR 2013 2014 2015 RS-SO | 6-3 | 255 | RS RS RS-SO | 6-3 | 255 | Inglewood, Calif. (Santa Monica) Inglewood, Calif. CALEB SMITH DL Is a 2014 graduate of The City College Honors Preparatory Academy in Inglewood, Calif. Is a 2014 graduate of The City College Honors Preparatory Also lettered in basketball. Registered his first collegiate start in a 55-22 victory at Wyoming (10/19), recording four solo stops and a pass breakup. Wyoming (10/19), recording victory at his first collegiate start in a 55-22 Registered Taylor UH quarterback career sack early in the fourth quarter when he brought down Hawai’i (10/26), recorded his first At Graham for a loss of four yards. finished with a season-best he on the road at New Mexico (11/16)... In the route of the Lobos, Had his second tackle for loss five tackles, all solo stops. in more than a 43 passing yards (11/23), the fewest allowed by the Rams to Utah State Played a crucial role in limiting decade. honors. West Earned 2013 Academic All-Mountain High School in Gardena, Calif. Is a 2013 graduate of Gardena League honors on both offense and defense as a senior in 2012. Earned first-team All-Marine in 26 receptions for 475 yards and four scores. Rushed for 1,488 yards and 20 touchdowns in 2012 while hauling 11 carries... Finished the night with tied a school record by scoring six touchdowns on just In a 55-14 thrashing of Hawthorne, 137 yards rushing and 26 yards receiving. up 61 tackles (41 solo), 18 pass breakups, six tackles for loss, three interceptions and a sack during his racked Defensively, senior campaign. Three-year captain for the Panthers. Head football coach was Deon Toliver. and track & field. Also participated in basketball Russell Thompson. Award from Gardena principal Dr. A Difference An honor roll student who received the Make as a two-star prospect by Rivals and Scout. Rated breakups. inter- first career Registered and vs. Hawai’i (11/8) ception Added it eight yards... returned pass and three three tackles victory. breakups in the late off two passes Picked New Mexico in the game vs. second inter- (11/22)... On his 68- had a ception of the day, flew down yard return as he he was the sideline before inside pushed out of bounds Became the 10-yard line... first defender with two CSU's Elliott vs. Hawai’i in 2012. picks in a single game since DeAndre in 2014. at least three tackles in nine games Registered defense since 2006 the Rams the fewest points per contest allowed by points per game, defense allowed just 25.1 CSU’s (21.9). • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • - Smith... Has two older brothers, Joshua and Dar are John and Rachel ... Parents Calif. 1995 in Inglewood, Born March 7, Personal: Majoring in communication studies with a minor in criminal justice. rin... Joshua played football at New Mexico State... Redshirted during his first season at CSU. Redshirted 2015 (Redshirt): Earned second-team all-conference honors while 2014 (Santa Monica): Played his freshman season at Santa Monica College... Monica to an undefeated tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks in 11 games for the Corsairs... Helped Santa recording 44 tackles, 10.5 conference record (7-0) and championship. High School: Registered 28 tackles (24 solo) in 14 games for the Rams, recording three starts... Also was a threat in the return recording three starts... Also was a threat in for the Rams, 28 tackles (24 solo) in 14 games 2013 (Freshman): Registered yards per kick return. 24.0 yards per punt return and averaging 9.6 game, High School: ... Mother is Jubula Sanford... Has five siblings – ... Hometown is Gardena, Calif. Calif. Born May 18, 1995 in Lynwood, Personal: played football at UCLA and was selected to play in the Hester, three younger brothers and two younger sisters... Cousin, Aaron Majoring in communication studies. Shrine Game... East-West RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES
TREY SMITH Castle Rock, Colo. (Douglas County) WR RS-SO | 6-0 | 190 | VR 27
2015 (Freshman): Played in three games, SMITH’S CAREER STATISTICS recording two tackles (one solo) on special SPECIAL TEAMS teams. YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SCK INT PBU FF FR BLK QBH • Made his collegiate debut in a sea- 2015 3-0 1 1 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 son-opening victory over Savannah State (9/5). • In an overtime loss to Minnesota (9/12), recorded two stops (one solo), the firsts of his career.
2014 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.
High School: • Is a 2014 graduate of Douglas County High School in Castle Rock, Colo. • Three-time first-team All-Continental League selection (2011, 2012, 2013). • In his final high school season, rushed for 1,381 yards and 18 touchdowns while hauling in 21 receptions for 377 yards and 4 touchdowns. • As a junior in 2012 was the second-leading rusher in Colorado Class 5A, scampering for 1,732 yards and 17 rushing touch- downs. • Named All-Colorado honorable mention in 2012 and an All-Colorado offensive selection by 60 Strength and Fitness. • Holds the Douglas County single-game record with 448 rushing yards (17.2 average) and four scores in a 2012 victory over Highlands Ranch. • As a sophomore in 2011, rushed for 389 yards and nine touchdowns and caught 14 passes for 228 yards. • Captain of the Huskies’ football team in 2013. • Named 2013 Athlete of the Season by his teammates and coaching staff at Douglas County. • Head football coach was Jeff Ketron. • Played against former CSU offensive lineman Blake Nowland and wide receiver Joe Hansley. • Also lettered once each in basketball and track & field. • Committed to CSU over reported offers from New Mexico and Wyoming. • Rated as a two-star recruit by Rivals and Scout.
Personal: Born Aug. 23, 1995 in Laguna Hills, Calif. ... Hometown is Castle Rock, Colo. ... Parents are Jeff and Amy Smith... Has one younger brother, Caid... Father, Jeff, played baseball at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, Calif. ... Majoring in animal sciences.
ZACH STEFO Arvada, Colo. (Pomona) OL RS-SO | 6-5 | 295 | VR 75 2015 (Freshman): Missed his freshman season due to injury.
2014 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.
High School: • Is a 2014 graduate of Pomona High School in Arvada, Colo. • Named to the Go Cleanse All-Colorado state team and earned first-team All-North Metro honors as a senior in 2013. • Played tackle for an offensive line that blocked for a 2,400-yard rusher in 2013. • Led Pomona to a 9-3 record and to the quarterfinals of the 2013 5A state championships. • Voted by teammates and coaches as 2013 Hog of the Year, given to Pomona’s top offensive lineman. • Head football coach was Jay Madden. • Played against current Rams Jakob Buys and Trey Smith and former Ram Blake Nowland. • Also earned three varsity letters in track & field. • Committed to CSU over a reported offer from New Mexico State • Rated as a two-star recruit by Rivals and Scout.
Personal: Last name is pronounced “STEFF-oh”... Born May 11, 1996 in Denver, Colo. ... Hometown is Arvada, Colo. ... Mother is Charity Stefo... Cousin, Christian Stefo, played football for Colorado State in 2010... Has an older sister, Sam... Majoring in econom- ics.
80 2016 COLORADO STATE FOOTBALL THIS IS COLORADO STATE COACHES & STAFF SEASON OUTLOOK & ROSTER PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES 2014 SEASON REVIEW RECORD BOOK HISTORY MISCELLANEOUS - 81 1 1. 2.8 -3.2 VG/G A
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STEVENS’ CAREER STATISTICS CAREER STEVENS’ YEAR 2014 2015 TOTAL Murrieta, Calif. (Vista Murrieta) Murrieta, Calif. NICK STEVENS NICK QB In first collegiate debut, was a perfect 3-for-3 for 27 yards vs. UC Davis (9/13). In first collegiate debut, was a perfect 3-for-3 for 27 yards vs. Rashard Higgins, Award finalist Tulsa (10/4), a quick screen pass to Biletnikoff Threw his first career touchdown pass against Finished the game completing 4-of-8 passes for 62 yards. who took it 36 yards for the score... Calif. Is a 2013 graduate of Vista Murrieta High School in Murrieta, 2,316 passing yards and 149 completions as a senior Set Vista Murrieta single-season records with 24 passing touchdowns, and 11 scores. in 2012... Also rushed 126 times for 661 yards (5.3 average) to 27 victories in 28 games over the course of his junior and senior seasons... As a senior in 2012, went 13-1 his team Led averaged more than 42 points per game. game...Team with an undefeated league mark and a berth in the CIF championship and first-team All-California Interscholastic Federation for his first-team All-Valley League, Named first-team All-Southwestern record-setting senior year. and rushed for 906 yards and 14 touchdowns 121 passes for 1,741 In his first year starting for the Broncos, in 2011, completed yards on 175 attempts (5.2 average). the Broncos later had to forfeit the first five games because In 2011, led Vista Murrieta to an undefeated 14-0 season, though of a ruling regarding an ineligible player. after a 35-28 victory over Centennial... In the champion Vista Murrieta battled through adversity and became CIF champions Also received recognition from the National Football Foundation Colorado Chapter (second team) and Phil Steele (All-Moun- team) and Phil Steele the National Football Foundation Colorado Chapter (second Also received recognition from second team). tain West start, throwing for 289 yards, five touchdowns Week following his first career Player of the Offensive Named Mountain West a CSU quar- the fifth time in school history It marked (9/5)... victory over Savannah State and zero interceptions in a blowout Week. Player of the Vegas Bowl Las Royal Purple Also named passes in a game... terback has thrown five touchdown (9/26). touchdowns in a come-from-behind win at UTSA Threw for 255 yards and three State (10/3). on the season, including his first career score at Utah Rushed for three touchdowns win against Air Fore (10/17)... passes for 296 yards and three touchdowns in a Homecoming Completed 23-of-30 (70%) of his for the second time. of the Week Bowl Player Vegas Purple Las Named Royal Walker, (11/15)... Completed a 69-yard pass to tight end Steven touchdowns in a win over UNLV Threw for 209 yards and four the highest of his career. passer rating marked His 219.8 career... the longest of Stevens' New Mexico (11/21), which secured bowl eligibility. 264 yards and a touchdown on 16-of-23 passing in a road win at Recorded Also had a rushing Arizona Bowl against Nevada (12/29)... Home Loans Threw for a career-high 310 yards in the NOVA touchdown in the postseason game. completed 51-of-78 passes (65.4%). During a four-game winning streak in November, sacks per game in 2015, the 22nd-best figure in offensive line allowed just 1.17 in 13 starts... CSU's just 15 times sacked Was FBS. the NCAA honors. Earned 2015 Academic All-Mountain West ship, Stevens threw for 134 yards and two scores and rushed for 108 yards. Stevens ship, League honors in 2011. and second-team All-Southwestern Earned first-team All-Valley Head football coach was Coley Candaele. in 2011 and 2012. all-scholastic team Southwestern League Maintained a 4.21 grade-point-average and was named to the and Scout. as a three-star prospect by ESPN and a two-star recruit by Rivals Rated • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Played in five games, backing up senior quarterback Garrett Grayson... Completed 15-of-25 attempts (60%) for 2014 (Freshman): Played in five games, backing up senior quarterback Garrett vs. UC Davis (9/13). 136 yards and one touchdown... Made his first collegiate appearance during his first collegiate season. Redshirted 2013 (Redshirt): High School: 2015 (Sophomore): Named 2015 (Sophomore): second team All-Mountain all 13 games Started West... at quarterback, completing passes 211-of-347 (60.8%) yards and 21 for 2,679 touchdowns... His 21 pass- first ing touchdowns ranked a second in the MW and set yards ranked passing His 2,679 were the fifth-most in school history... in the MW (36th nationally) and CSU sophomore record. Born Jan. 31, 1995 in Poway, Calif. ... Hometown is Murrieta, Calif. ... Parents are Stacy and Matt Stevens... Has two siblings and Matt Stevens... are Stacy ... Parents ... Hometown is Murrieta, Calif. Calif. Born Jan. 31, 1995 in Poway, Personal: in May 2016... Majoring in Married his high school sweetheart, the former Haley Scheer, – an older brother and a younger sister... business administration. RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES
JUSTIN SWEET Las Vegas, Nev. (Bishop Gorman) DB RS-JR | 5-10 | 185 | 2L 29
2015 (Sophomore): Played in five games, including three of the final four... Recorded SWEET’S CAREER STATISTICS DEFENSE six tackles, one of which was a tackle for YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SCK INT PBU FF FR BLK QBH loss in a win at Fresno State (11/28). 2014 9-0 5 5 10 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2015 5-0 5 1 6 1.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014 (Freshman): Played in nine games, TOTAL 14-0 10 6 16 1.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 recording 10 tackles (five solo). • Saw significant action on the road vs. Boise State (9/6), registering a career-high seven tackles (five solo).
2013 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.
High School: • Is a 2013 graduate of Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nev. • All-Nevada selection by American Family Insurance... Also earned all-city honors in 2012 by the Las Vegas Sun. • Won three state and Sunset League titles at Bishop Gorman. • As a senior in 2012, accounted for 33 tackles (24 solo), 10 pass breakups, two interceptions and one tackle for loss as he earned team Most Valuable Player honors. • Ran the ball just eight times in 2012, but picked up 194 yards, a 24.25 average... Five of his eight carries were touchdowns. • Also made the most of his three receptions, racking up 122 receiving yards and one score. • Demonstrated his speed and athleticism on special teams as he returned a kickoff 96 yards for a score against St. Louis (Hawai’i) High School in Aloha Stadium. • Earned 2011 All-Sunset League honors as a junior. • In 2011, saw more action on defense as he racked up 48 tackles and two interceptions... On offense, ran the ball 12 times for 120 yards and two scores. • Helped Bishop Gorman to an undefeated 16-0 mark and 2011 Nevada state title... Defeated Reed High School, 72-28, in the championship game. • In his first season at the varsity level (2010), ran the ball 68 times for 767 yards (11.3 average) and nine touchdowns. • Breakout performance came in a 45-0 win over Spring Valley where he ran the ball eight times for 148 yards (18.5 average) and scored on an 85-yard rush, the longest touchdown of the season for the Gaels. • Carried the ball five times in a 40-0 victory over McQueen in the 2010 Nevada state championship. • Head football coach was Tony Sanchez, now the head coach at UNLV. • Also earned three varsity letters in track & field. • Rated as a two-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals and Scout.
Personal: Born Oct. 18, 1994 in Las Vegas, Nev. ... Mother is Tammy Rogers... Has two older sisters... Uncle, Jason Rogers, played football at UNLV in the early 2000s... Majoring in communication studies.
DEMONTRIE TAYLOR Denton, Texas (Guyer) DB RS-SO | 5-10 | 190 | 1L 7 2015 (Freshman): Appeared in 11 games at linebacker and on special teams, recording TAYLOR’S CAREER STATISTICS DEFENSE one tackle. YEAR G-GS UT AT TT TFL SCK INT PBU FF FR BLK QBH • Collegiate debut came in a sea- 2015 11-0 0 1 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 son-opening victory over Savannah State (9/5). • Made his first career tackle in a win over Air Force (10/17).
2014 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.
High School: • Is a 2014 graduate of Guyer High School in Denton, Texas. • Two-time All-Region I District 5 selection. • As a senior in 2013 registered 84 total tackles, including 26 tackles for loss and six sacks, along with two interceptions. • Led the Wildcats to a 14-2 record and their second-consecutive 4A Region I District 5 championship and state title. • Named 2013 Texas Associated Press Sports Editors Class 4A All-Texas honorable mention. • As a junior in 2012, recorded a single-season career high 150 tackles, four fumble recoveries and one interception. • Helped his team to a 15-2 mark and a 48-37 victory over Georgetown in the 2012 Texas state championship.
82 2016 COLORADO STATE FOOTBALL THIS IS COLORADO STATE COACHES & STAFF SEASON OUTLOOK & ROSTER PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES 2014 SEASON REVIEW RECORD BOOK HISTORY MISCELLANEOUS 83 1 0 QBH QBH
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THOMPSON’S CAREER STATISTICS THOMPSON’S CAREER YEAR 2015 THOMAS’ CAREER STATISTICS CAREER THOMAS’ YEAR 2015 - JR | 6-4 | 270 | VR VR JR | 6-4 | 270 | RS-SO | 6-2 | 215 | 1L | 215 | 6-2 | RS-SO Raleigh, N.C. (Wakefield/Highland (Kansas) CC) (Kansas) N.C. (Wakefield/Highland Raleigh, Denver, Colo. (Overland) Colo. Denver, DARNELL THOMPSON DARNELL TRE THOMAS LB DL Played in five games, re Spent his freshman season (2014) at Highland (Kan.) Community College. Spent his freshman season (2014) at Highland (Kan.) In his lone season at Highland CC, registered 13 tackles, including one sack, and recovered two fumbles. Louisi- Lamar, State, Fresno Kentucky, Eastern Buffalo, State, Committed to CSU over reported offers from Appalachian Kentucky. and Western Louisiana Southeastern Purdue, Ohio, ana-Lafayette, Raleigh, N.C. High School in Is a 2014 graduate of Wakefield led his team to an 11-2 record. As a senior, Sink. Head football coach was Rod Is a 2014 graduate of Overland High School in Aurora, Colo. Is a 2014 graduate of Overland High School in Aurora, five including 15 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks... Also blocked In three varsity seasons, posted a school-record 322 tackles, kicks. which led the state of Colo- per game, an average of 19.9 As a senior in 2013, set the Overland record with 219 total tackles, 189 of his 219 tackles were solo stops... Also added seven tackles for loss and four sacks. rado... recording 27 stops on three occasions as a senior (10/18 vs. Smoky Hill; Holds the school record for most tackles in a game, 11/8 vs. Cherry Creek). Trail; 10/25 vs. Cherokee honors. Earned 2013 first-team All-Colorado and first-team All-Centennial football team in 2013. Captain of the Trailblazers 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 Wyoming. UTEP and State, San Jose Northern Colorado, Committed to CSU over reported offers from New Mexico, as a two-star recruit by Rivals and Scout. Rated Collegiate debut came in a season-opening win over Savannah State (9/5)... Recorded a career-high five tackles in the (9/5)... Recorded win over Savannah State Collegiate debut came in a season-opening including four solo stops. victory, Colorado (9/19). Rocky Mountain Showdown against rival Earned his first start in the State (10/10). and vs. Boise State (10/3) games at Utah Had five tackles in back-to-back Head football coach was John Walsh. was John coach football Head pounds. squatting 505 315 pounds and power cleaning records for High School Holds Guyer in powerlifting... Also lettered Honor Society. of the National Member and Scout. recruit by Rivals as a three-star Rated • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • cording one tackle and a quarterback hurry... cording one tackle and a quarterback hurry... one tackle during his CSU debut, Recorded a season-opening victory over Savannah (9/5). State 2014 (Highland Community College): High School: 2015 (Sophomore): Redshirted during his first collegiate season. Redshirted 2014 (Redshirt): High School: Robert are Ricky Thomas and Monique Humes... Has an older brother, ... Parents Colo. Born Sept. 3, 1995 in Denver, Personal: Majoring in sociology. played football at Northern Colorado... Robert, Brother, Lewis... Holland, and a sister Renita 2015 (Freshman): Played in all 13 games, seventh on earning three starts... Ranked including 5.0 the team with 38 total tackles, came on tackles for loss... Six of his tackles special teams. First name pronounced “duh-MON-tray”... Born Sept. 18, 1995 in Lubbock, Texas... Hometown is Denton, Texas... Parents Parents is Denton, Texas... Hometown Texas... Sept. 18, 1995 in Lubbock, Born “duh-MON-tray”... First name pronounced Personal: - Ste at basketball Banks, played B.J. and Malik... Uncle, Noel brothers – J.B., Has three younger Mathias Bruner... are Melda and sociology. Majoring in Austin... phen F. RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES • Also played basketball at Wakefield. • Previously attended Millbrook High School and Wake Forest High School.
Personal: Born April 19, 1994 in Raleigh, N.C. ... Parents are John and Latanya Webb... Has two older brothers – Durell and De- shawn... Majoring in interdisciplinary liberal arts.
JORDON VADEN Henderson, Colo. (Prarie View) DB RS-SR | 6-3 | 195 | 3L 11 Converted to cornerback VADEN’S CAREER STATISTICS during spring camp after spending three seasons as RECEIVING RUSHING a wide receiver... Had seven YEAR G-GS REC YDS TD LG AVG/C AVG/G ATT YDS TD LG AVG/C AVG/G 2013 11-1 22 255 3 52 11.6 23.2 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 tackles and an interception 2014 7-0 5 42 0 15 8.4 6.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 during a spring scrimmage. 2015 11-2 11 160 0 57 16.7 16.7 1 16 0 16 16.0 1.5 TOTAL 29-3 38 481 3 57 12.7 16.6 1 16 0 16 16.0 0.6 2015 (Junior): Played in 11 games, earning starts vs. KICK RETURNS Minnesota (9/12) and at YEAR NO. YDS TD LG AVG/R AVG/G Fresno State (11/28)... Caught 2013 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 11 passes for 184 yards... 2014 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 Returned five kickoffs for 2015 7 220 0 99 31.4 20.0 TOTAL 7 220 0 99 31.4 7.6 168 yards, including a 99- yard return vs. Savannah State (9/5). • Caught at least one pass in six of CSU's final eight games after not recording any through the first five contests. • Had two receptions for 38 yards in a win over Air Force (10/17), including a 23-yard reception in which he hauled in the catch on his toes in order to remain in bounds. • Recorded a season-high 87 receiving yards on just four catches in a win at New Mexico (11/21)... On the third play of the third quarter, Nick Stevens found Vaden for a 57-yard pickup, setting up a Rams' field goal... It was CSU's second-longest play from scrimmage of the season.
2014 (Sophomore): Played in seven games, catching five passes for 42 yards.
2013 (Freshman): Provided the Rams with a deep-play threat, hauling in 22 receptions for 255 yards (11.6 average) and three touch- downs while playing in 11 games with one start. • Caught his first career touchdown pass against Tulsa (9/7) on a 19-yard strike from Garrett Grayson to put the Rams in front 17-14... Also pulled down a deep pass across the middle for a gain of 52 yards, putting CSU on Tulsa’s one-yard line and setting up a Chris Nwoke touchdown run... Finished the contest with a career-high 80 receiving yards. • Hauled in his second career touchdown in the regular-season finale vs. Air Force (11/30), a 49-yard pass to put the Rams up 51-0. • In the Rams’ win over Washington State in the Gildan New Mexico Bowl (12/21) had a career-most eight catches for 60 yards and one touchdown, which pulled CSU within one score with 2:52 remaining in a game the Rams would win 48-45 on a last-second field goal.
2012 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.
High School: • Is a 2012 graduate of Prairie View High School in Henderson, Colo., a suburb northeast of Denver. • Scored more touchdowns and compiled more receiving, return and all-purpose yards than any player in Prairie View histo- ry... Surpassed 1,000 career return yards, including five touchdowns. • An electrifying offensive attacker and return specialist, twice earned first-team Class 4A All-Colorado honors, and garnered three consecutive first-team All-Mountain Plains League selections. • As a senior in 2011, ran for 654 yards on 96 carries (6.8 average) with seven touchdowns, while catching a team-leading 16 passes for 147 yards... Also completed 15-of-28 passes for 296 yards and four touchdowns. • As a senior team captain in 2011, led his team in rushing and passing touchdowns after starting three games at quarterback. • Picked up All-Colorado and All-Mountain Plains League honors in 2010, registering 21 receptions for 299 yards with four touchdowns and rushing for 273 yards and a score on 33 carries. • As a sophomore first-year starter in 2009, posted a career-best 37 catches for 550 yards and two touchdowns, while aver- aging nearly 15 yards per carry with one score on the ground. • Had four catches for 11 yards as a freshman in 2008. • Head football coach was Rocky Schneider. • Also lettered four years in basketball and twice in track & field and cross country... Earned first-team all-conference honors on the hardwood... Owned a top time of 14.7 seconds in the 100-meter hurdles and 4.5 seconds in the 40-yard dash. • Achieved Academic All-Colorado honors.
Personal: Last name is pronounced VAY-din... Born Dec. 1, 1993 in Denver, Colo. ... Hometown is Henderson, Colo. ... Parents are Jeff and Debra Vaden... The youngest of four children, has one brother and two sisters... Brother, Jeff, played football and compet- ed on the track & field team at Northern Colorado... Sister, Avyn, played basketball and golf at Peru State in Nebraska... Majoring in interdisiplinary liberal arts.
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SR | 5-9 | 200 | 3L 3L | 200 | SR | 5-9 RS-SO | 6-2 | 235 | 1L 235 | 1L | 6-2 | RS-SO WILLIAMS’ CAREER STATISTICS WILLIAMS’ CAREER 2015 TOTAL YEAR 2013 2014 2015 TOTAL YEAR 2013 2014 2015 TOTAL YEAR 2013 2014 Castle Rock, Colo. (Rock Canyon) (Rock Colo. Castle Rock, Blue Springs, Mo. (Blue Springs South) Mo. Blue Springs, ERIC WILLIAMS JOSH WATSON JOSH LB RB Served as one of four captains prior to CSU's season opener vs. (9/5). Savannah State three tackles Recorded in a road victory at (9/26). UTSA Is a 2014 graduate of Blue Springs South High School in Blue Springs, Mo. Is a 2014 graduate of Blue Springs (31 vs. Fort Osage on Sept. 6, for tackles in a season (177 in 2013) and tackles in a game Holds Blue Springs South records 2013). All-Missouri for his performance at linebacker. As a senior in 2013, named first-team among all Class 6 participants. linebacker given annually to the top Missouri Jones Award, Earned the 2013 Mike Gold in 2013 after earning second-team honors in 2012. Named first-team All-Suburban football team as a junior and senior. Captain of the Jaguars' victory over Christian Brothers. the Jaguars to their first state title since 2006 with a 40-37 As a sophomore in 2011, helped Head football coach was Greg Oder. running back Donnell Alexander at Blue Springs South. Played with former Colorado State Also lettered four years in track & field and once in wrestling. State. Navy and South Dakota Committed to CSU over reported offers from Army, as a two-star recruit by Rivals and Scout.com. Rated Made his collegiate debut in a sea- Made his collegiate debut in a son-opening victory over Savannah sacks including three for loss. (9/5), tallying a career-most nine State Mountain Showdown vs. Colorado (9/19). Had six stops in the Rocky a seven-yard loss that forced a punt on the next play. State (10/10), his first career sack vs. Boise Posted • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2014 (Sophomore): Played in all 13 games on special teams and saw action against Tulsa (10/4) and New Mexico (11/22) at running back... Had two carries for four yards... Forced a fumble on a second-quarter West honors for the second time. All-Mountain State (11/1)... Earned 2014 Academic at San Jose kickoff Saw action in eight games, both at running and quickly impressed the coaching staff... 2013 (Freshman): Came to CSU as a walk-on back and as a contributor on special teams. 2015 (Junior): Competed in first five games the Rams' before suffering a sea- Recorded son-ending injury... five tackles, including four on special teams. Redshirted during his first collegiate season. Redshirted 2014 (Redshirt): High School: and Watson and Stephanie are Steven ... Parents ... Hometown is Blue Springs, Mo. Mo. City, in Kansas 1996 Born May 20, Personal: younger sisters, Joy and Erin, and two Has one older sister, football at Arkansas-Pine Bluff... played Steven, Mona Smith... Father, Majoring in communication studies. Zoe... Played in all 13 games, Played in all 13 2015 (Freshman): with six tackles for a recording 37 tackles loss and one sack. RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES • Made three tackles playing special teams, including a season-best two tackles at Hawai’i (10/26). • Registered five carries for three yards, including his first carry at Utah State (11/23). • In the Rams’ regular season finale, ran the ball three times for five yards. • Earned 2013 Academic All-Mountain West honors.
High School: • Is a 2013 graduate of Rock Canyon High School in Highlands Ranch, Colo. • Holds two Rock Canyon single-season records, rushing for 2,115 yards and 28 rushing touchdowns in 2012. • Named to the All-Pioneer first-team in three consecutive seasons (2010-12) and was the league's 2012 offensive MVP. • As a junior in 2011, earned first-team All-Colorado honors... Named honorable mention in 2010 and 2012. • Head football coach was Tom Lynch. • Also earned three letters in lacrosse and one in track & field. • In the classroom, earned first-team All-Colorado academic honors in 2010 and 2011, and second-team all-state in 2012.
Personal: Born June 3, 1994 in Trenton, N.J. ... Hometown is Castle Rock, Colo. ... Parents are Kevin and Patricia Williams... Has two brothers, Bradley and Nathan... Majoring in business administration.
XAVIER WILLIAMS San Diego, Calif. (Cathedral Catholic) WR RS-JR | 6-3 | 200 | 2L 84 2015 (Sophomore): Played WILLIAMS’ CAREER STATISTICS in CSU's first nine games, earning three starts... Caught RECEIVING RUSHING 19 passes for 231 yards and YEAR G-GS REC YDS TD LG AVG AVG/G TTA YDS TD LG AVG/C AVG/G 2014 13-4 30 430 3 76 14.3 33.1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 two scores... Has recorded a 2015 9-3 19 231 2 43 12.2 25.7 2 7 0 7 3.5 0.8 catch in all 22 games of his TOTAL 22-7 49 661 5 76 13.5 30.0 2 7 0 7 3.5 0.3 collegiate career. • Hauled in a 35-yard touch- down pass from Nick Stevens en route to a 65-13 victory over Savannah State in the Rams' season opener (9/5). • Scored his second touchdown of the season in a win at UTSA (9/26), a 34-yard catch... Caught two passes against the Roadrunners for 48 yards. • Pulled in four catches for 71 yards at Utah State (10/3), including a 43-yard reception in the fourth quarter that set up a CSU touchdown.
2014 (Freshman): Played in all 13 games, making four starts and catching 30 passes for 430 yards and three touchdowns. • Saw first career action in season-opening win against Colorado (8/29), catching three passes for 29 yards. • His 21-yard touchdown reception against Wyoming (10/25) was the first touchdown catch of his career. • Pulled in three catches for 48 yards and a touchdown in a win over Hawai’i (11/8). • Registered six receptions for 90 yards against New Mexico (11/22), which were both career highs. • Scored a 76-yard touchdown at Air Force (11/28), the longest reception of his career... It was the longest catch by a CSU receiver since Sept. 20, 2008 when Dion Morton caught a 79-yard touchdown from Billy Farris. • Recorded three catches for 49 yards against Utah in the Las Vegas Bowl (12/20), including a 22-yard reception.
2013 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.
High School: • Is a 2013 graduate of Cathedral Catholic High School in Del Mar, Calif. • In his one season playing football, led the team with 29 catches for 605 yards and six touchdowns. • In a close loss to now teammate NIck Stevens (Vista Murrieta), recorded a career-high five receptions for 61 yards. • Lettered four years in basketball, earning first-team All-California and first-team All-Western League honors as a junior... During his career, Cathedral Catholic compiled an 80-30 record. • Head football coach was Sean Doyle. • Rated as a two-star prospect by Scout.
Personal: Born Dec. 20, 1994 in San Diego, Calif. ... Parents are Danny and Robin Williams... Has one older brother, Sterling... Uncle, Tyren Naulls, played basketball for UCLA and Texas A&M and was drafted by the New Jersey Nets in the fifth round of the 1983 NBA Draft... Majoring in communication studies.
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86 2016 COLORADO STATE FOOTBALL THIS IS COLORADO STATE COACHES & STAFF SEASON OUTLOOK & ROSTER PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES 2014 SEASON REVIEW RECORD BOOK HISTORY MISCELLANEOUS 87 83 23 - @CSUFOOTBALL RETURNER BIOGRAPHIESRETURNER NAME AND MASCOT HISTORY NAME AND MASCOT RS-FR | 6-2 | 190 | RS RS RS-FR | 6-2 | 190 | RS-SO | 5-10 | 190 | VR 190 | VR | 5-10 | RS-SO tate College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts tate University Denver, Colo. (Thomas Jefferson) Colo. Denver, Aurora, Colo. (Valor Christian) (Valor Colo. Aurora, DAWIT WOLDU DAWIT MARCUS WILSON MARCUS tate Agricultural College or Colorado Agricultural College WR WR Agricultural College of Colorado S Colorado S Colorado Agricultural and Mechanical Arts College Colorado S
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The land-grant institution established in Fort Collins in 1870 has held five names. The institution’s nick has held five names. The institution’s The land-grant institution established in Fort Collins in 1870 Is a 2015 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in Denver, Colo. Is a 2015 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in Denver, earning six varsity letters. a three-sport athlete, Was MVP twice for track and cross country. team's Holds the school record in the 800-meter and was named his Earned first-team Academic All-Colorado honors in 2012. Head football coach was Jesus Esco. Competed against current CSU defensive back Shun Johnson. Is a 2014 graduate of Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch, Colo. School in Highlands Ranch, Christian High Is a 2014 graduate of Valor wide receiver for the Eagles. Played cornerback, safety and in-state competition. champion, compiling a 39-3 record and losing just once to Three-time 5A Colorado state and outscored oppo- Xcellent 25 National Football Rankings 24th nationally by MaxPreps In 2013, the Eagles were ranked points per game. nents on average by 35.6 47 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, one sack and nine pass deflections. As a senior in 2013, recorded two pass breakups and one tallied 40 tackles, receptions for 135 yards... Defensively, As a junior in 2012, hauled in 13 interception. Also lettered four times in basketball. Sherman. Head football coach was Rod Anderson. lineman George Maumau and former wide receiver Cole Played with former CSU defensive Scout. as a three-star recruit by Rivals and Rated State. offers from Northern Colorado and South Dakota Committed to CSU over reported • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Born Oct. 3, 1996 in Axum, Ethiopia... Hometown is Denver, Colo. ... Parents are Yhdego and Zenebesh Woldu... Has four and Zenebesh Woldu... are Yhdego ... Parents Colo. Born Oct. 3, 1996 in Axum, Ethiopia... Hometown is Denver, Personal: Majoring in sociology State... Efrem, competed in both football and track & field at Colorado Brother, older brothers and one sister... Redshirted during his first collegiate season. Redshirted 2015 (Redshirt): High School: Born Nov. 13, 1995 in Aurora, Colo. ... Parents are Marcus and Amber Wilson... Has an older brother, Javonte, and a Javonte, brother, are Marcus and Amber Wilson... Has an older ... Parents Colo. 13, 1995 in Aurora, Born Nov. Personal: Isaac... Majoring in business administration. younger brother, Did not see action during his freshman season. Did not see action 2015 (Freshman): during his first collegiate season. Redshirted 2014 (Redshirt): High School: RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES
FRED ZERBLIS Grayson, Ga. (Grayson) OL RS-SR | 6-2 | 305 | 2L 54 2015 (Junior): Named second team All-Mountain West by vote of media and coaches... ZERBLIS’ CAREER STATISTICS Started all 13 games on the offensive line, appearing at both center and left guard... OFFENSIVE LINE Helped block for an offense that ranked third in the Mountain West with 417.0 yards YEAR G-GS UT AT TT FF per game, and was among the nation’s leaders for tackles for loss allowed (4.62 per 2013 4-0 0 0 0 0 game; 11th), sacks allowed (1.17 per game; 22nd), third-down conversions (46.0 percent, 2014 13-13 1 0 1 1 20th), fourth-down conversions (58.8 percent, 36th), first downs (23.15 per game, 33rd) 2015 13-13 0 0 0 0 and red-zone offense (87 percent, 44th). TOTAL 30-26 1 0 1 1 • Phil Steele All-Mountain West first team. • All-National Football Foundation Colorado Chapter second team. • Helped block for a season-high 598 yards of total offense, including 217 on the ground, in a 65-13 win over Savannah State (9/5). • Made way for a season-high 325 rushing yards in a win over UNLV (11/14). • Blocked for quarterback Nick Stevens' career-high 310 yard performance in the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl vs. Nevada (12/29).
2014 (Sophomore): Voted honorable mention All-Mountain West by vote of coaches and media... Started all 13 games at right guard... Helped lead the Rams to their best record (10-3) since 2000... Helped block for a 4,000-yard passer (Grayson - 4,006) and 1,200-yard rusher (Hart - 1,275)... The Rams topped the 500-yard mark five times, including twice surpassing the 670-yard mark... The CSU offense broke several single-season school records: offensive yards (6,252), total yards per game (480.92), passing yards (4,181), passing yards/attempt (9.35) and passing touchdowns (34). • Graded out above 85 percent in each game, recording more than 60 knockdown blocks. • Made first career start in season-opening win over Colorado (8/29)... Helped pave the way for 266 yards of rushing offense, the most rushing yards ever by CSU in the Rocky Mountain Showdown. • Was instrumental in helping the Rams rack up a CSU single-game record 698 yards of total offense vs. New Mexico (11/22) and 676 yards of total offense against UC Davis (9/13), the third-most in CSU history. • The Rams did not allow a sack against Hawai’i (11/8). • CSU's offense converted51.2-percent of third-down attempts, the fifth-best among FBS teams and well ahead of previous school record of 46.3 (1985). • The Rams averaged 480.9 yards of total offense per game,which broke the single-season school record (470.8 in 2013).
2013 (Freshman): Saw action in four games, backing up first-team All-Mountain West center Weston Richburg, who was drafted 43rd overall by the New York Giants in the 2014 NFL Draft. • Saw action in his first collegiate game against Wyoming, a 52-22 victory over the Cowboys. • Appeared in three other games for the Rams (vs. Nevada, at New Mexico and vs. Air Force).
2012 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.
High School: • Is a 2012 graduate of Grayson High School, just east of Atlanta, Ga. • Started the final 29 games of his career and did not allow a sack as the center on one of the nation’s best teams. • Earned All-Georgia and all-county awards during both seasons as an offensive lineman. • Played nose guard in a 3-4 defense as sophomore, before finding his niche on the other side of the ball. • Helped the 15-0 Rams, who wore gold helmets with green horns, to the 2011 Georgia Class 5A state championship as a senior. • Was a senior captain and the top offensive lineman on a team that ranked No. 4 in the final USA Today Super 25, MaxPreps. com Xcellent 25 and ESPN.com Gatorade Fab 50 rankings, and No. 6 in the Rivals.com High School BCS. • Earned first-team all-state and first-team all-county honors in 2011, and an invitation to the county all-star game. • Also was invited to the Georgia North-South All-Star Game in Columbus. • As a junior in 2010, started all 14 games at center in his first season at the position, helping the Rams to a 10-4 mark and a berth in the state semifinals… Did not allow a sack. • Saw increased late-season playing time, including occasional starts, on one of the state’s top defenses as a sophomore nose guard in 2009, when Grayson finished 12-1 and lost in the state semifinals. • Also lettered twice in track & field, specializing in the throwing events, and one year in wrestling. • Head football coach was Mickey Conn.
Personal: Born Feb. 24, 1993 in Grayson, Ga. ... Parents are Tony and Kari Zerblis... Has an older sister, Rachel... Dad’s cousin is Chris Gardocki, an All-Pro punter who spent 16 years in the NFL with the Bears, Browns, Colts and Steelers, where he won a Super Bowl ring... Double majoring in communication studies and history.
88 2016 COLORADO STATE FOOTBALL THIS IS COLORADO STATE COACHES & STAFF SEASON OUTLOOK & ROSTER PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES 2014 SEASON REVIEW RECORD BOOK HISTORY MISCELLANEOUS 89 4 8 41 @CSUFOOTBALL NEWCOMER BIOGRAPHIESNEWCOMER FR | 5-10 | 180 | FR FR | 5-10 | 180 | FR | 5-11 | 160 | HS FR | 6-3 | 315 | HS Montezuma, Ga. (Macon County/Eastern Arizona JC) Montezuma, Ga. (Macon County/Eastern El Cajon, Calif. (Valhalla) El Cajon, Calif. Charlotte, N.C. (Independence) Charlotte, DETRICH CLARK DANTE CARNESSALE DANTE CHRISTIAN COLON DL DB ATH Is a 2014 graduate of Macon County High School in Macon, Ga. Is a 2016 graduate of Independence High School in N.C. Charlotte, of North 2 defensive tackle in the state Listed as the No. Carolina in the Class of 2016. 117 tackles, nine sacks, four forced fumbles and Recorded in addition to 74 tackles, six pass deflections as a junior, two sacks and a forced fumble as a sophomore. Head football coach was Joe Evans. and track & field. Also lettered in basketball as a three-star recruit by ESPN, 247 Sports and Rated Rivals. Committed to CSU over 19 reported offers, including Louisville, North Carolina State, UCLA, Notre Dame, Virginia and others. freshman in 2012. in freshman in track & field. one season Also lettered 247 Rivals and recruit by ESPN, as a three-star Rated Sports. State, from Boise reported offers to CSU over Committed New Mexico and Idaho. Utah, Oregon State, High School in El Cajon, Is a 2016 graduate of Valhalla Calif. player. most valuable Named his team's Went wrestling and track & field... Also lettered in rugby, Named rugby team's undefeated as a wrestler in 2013... in 2015 and 2016. MVP in 2015 and its leading scorer yards (102 per game) and 10 touchdowns Rushed for 1,019 as a sophomore in 2015. running a 4.28 40-yard dash. Has been clocked Whitner. Played with fellow 2016 signee A'Keitheon Committed to CSU over reported offers from Southern Miss, Georgia Southern and Arkansas State. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • High School: N.C. … Mother is Rita Born Dec. 12, 1997 in Charlotte, Personal: Alex, and two older sisters, Cort- Colon… Has an older brother, science. ney and Samantha… Majoring in health and exercise Born Jan. 9, 1997 in Smithfield, N.C. ... Hometown 1997 in Smithfield, N.C. ... Hometown Born Jan. 9, Personal: are Will and Melanie Moore...... Parents Wash. is Sammamish, sister, and a younger brothers, Zack and Tyler, Has two younger a major. Undecided on Maddie Grace... High School: are ... Parents Calif. Born April 2, 1998 in San Diego, Personal: Major- Ladd... Has an older brother, Carnessale... and Terri Tom biology. ing in fish, wildlife and conservation 2014-15 (Eastern Arizona Junior College): High School: 5 9 28 FR | 6-0 | 225 | HS RS-SR | 6-2 | 220 | TR FR | 6-0 | 175 | HS FR | 6-0 Sammamish, Wash. (Skyline) Sammamish, Wash. Brooklyn, N.Y. (Dwyer/Georgia) Brooklyn, N.Y. Riverside, Calif. (John Burroughs) (John Calif. Riverside, RASHAAD BODDIE FATON BAUTA FATON ROBERT AWUNGANYI ROBERT RB DB QB Is a 2016 graduate of Skyline High School in Sammamish, Wash. the sixth-best fullback in the country in the as Ranked Class of 2016 (247 Sports). rushing As a senior in 2015, set a school record with 1,739 yards, in addition to 19 touchdowns in 14 games. winning a second KingCo cham- 12-2 as a senior, Went pionship in three seasons and advancing to the 2015 4A state title game. Washington honors. Earned 2015 first-team All-Washington first-team All-KingCo (2014, 2015). Two-time 2015 Blue-Grey All-America selection. Holds eight school records: career rushing yards (3,334), single-game rushing yards season rushing yards (1,768), (255), career rushing touchdowns (46), longest touch- down run (96), career rushing attempts (472), season rushing attempts (267), single-game rushing attempts (37). Helped the Spartans to a pair of conference champion- ships (2013, 2015). Head football coach was Mat Taylor. Clayton High School (Clayton, N.C.) as a Attended Is a 2012 graduate of Dwyer High School in Palm Beach Is a 2012 graduate of Dwyer High School in Palm Gardens, Fla. 24 quarterback in the country by Scout, as the No. Rated 15 dual quarterback by Rivals 29 by ESPN and No. No. SuperPrep All-Dixie team selection Member of the Orlando Sentinel Class 7A second team Head football coach was Jack Daniels Also played baseball and basketball. Is a 2016 graduate of John Burroughs High School in of John Burroughs High School Is a 2016 graduate Burbank, Calif. League first-team honors. and All-Pacific Earned All-CIF well and three interceptions, as 52 career tackles Posted offense and special teams. all-purpose yards on as 1,079 League championship as to a Pacific Helped the Indians a senior in 2015. Player of the Special Teams 2015 Named the Indians’ Year. grade-point average). Three-time scholar-athlete (3.67 in high school. Also participated in track & field Knoop. was Keith Head football coach as a senior and Arlington High School. Also attended Riverside Poly Chandler Drachslin Played with current CSU quarterback High School. as a freshman at Riverside Poly Rivals. a two-star recruit by 247 Sports and Rated offers from Illinois, San Committed to CSU over reported Hawai’i and others. UTEP, Diego State, • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • High School: Born Jan. 2, 1994 in Brooklyn, N.Y. … Parents are Mel … Parents Born Jan. 2, 1994 in Brooklyn, N.Y. Personal: Idriz and Laudrim, and Myra Bauta… Has three brothers – Luman, toward his master’s Ferdesa... Working Imer – and one sister, degree at CSU in adult education. High School: Born Dec. 13, 1997 in Victorville, Calif. … Hometown Calif. Born Dec. 13, 1997 in Victorville, Personal: are Marvi and John Awunganyi… … Parents Calif. is Riverside, Is interested in studying Ally… Has three sisters: Ana, Addy and kinesiology at CSU. High School: NEWCOMER BIOGRAPHIES CONNOR DONOHUE JOE DELINE Diamond Bar, Calif. (Diamond Bar) Steamboat Springs, Colo. (Steamboat Springs) DB FR | 6-2 | 180 | HS K FR | 6-0 | 190 | HS 67 49 High School: High School: • Is a 2016 graduate of Diamond Bar High School in • Is a 2016 graduate of Steamboat Springs High School in Diamond Bar, Calif. Steamboat Springs, Colo. • Earned All-Palomares League honors as a senior in 2015. • Made 13 career field goals, including a long of 50 during • Named team captain and defensive MVP as a senior. his senior season… Connected on 64-of-72 (90%) of PAT • Also lettered three years in soccer and once in track & attempts… Totaled 88 kickoffs, averaging 57.3 yards. field... 2016 All-Palomares League soccer player and four- • Punted 133 times for an average of 38.4 yards, including a time league champion. long of 74 during his junior season. • Head football coach was Marcus Hughes. • During his four-year prep career, rushed for 766 yards • Four-time Brahma Scholar-Athlete. and six touchdowns while catching 18 passes for 116 yards and one score… Also completed 9-of-24 passes for Personal: Born June 13, 1998 in Pasadena, Calif. ... Hometown is 72 yards during his junior season. Diamond Bar, Calif. ... Parents are Rich and Roseanna Donohue... • Majority of his production came in 2015 as a senior, Has two sisters, Brianne and Delaney... Father played collegiately rushing for 609 yards and five touchdowns. at Seton Hall and Fairleigh Dickinson... Grandpa, Jose Oliva, • Added 144 total tackles, including nine tackles for loss played football at California... Majoring in business administration. and four passes defended.
Personal: Born June 26, 1997 in Fort Collins, Colo. … Hometown is Steamboat Springs, Colo. … Parents are Steve and Karen De- CHARLES DUNKELMAN Loveland, Colo. (Loveland) Line… Has one brother, Ben, and one sister, Erika… Both parents graduated from CSU… Father was an all-conference kicker for FB FR | 5-11 | 220 | HS 42 the Rams (1984-86) and played three seasons in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles and San Diego Chargers… He graduated High School: as CSU’s all-time leader for career field goals made (42), makes • Is a 2016 graduate of Loveland High School in Loveland, Colo. in a season (19 in 1986), career field-goal percentage (72.4%) • Earned All-Longs Peak League honors twice and All-Colo- and season field-goal percentage (79.2% in 1986)… Brother was rado consideration as a senior in 2015. a kicker from 2008-11, ranking in the top six in CSU history for • Named his team's 2015 Defensive Player of the Year. career makes (36), season makes (16 in 2010) and career per- • Two-time team captain of the Indians. centage (70.6)… Majoring in pre-construction management. • Also lettered four years in wrestling and twice in track & field... Was a two-time all-conference wrestler, being named team captain three times. HUNTER DONNELLY • Head football coach was Wayne McGinn. Arlington, Texas (James Martin) • Played football with current CSU wide receiver John LB FR | 6-1 | 220 | HS Freismuth and against Jack Grauberger and Landon 39 Schmidt. High School: • Is a 2016 graduate of James Martin High School in Personal: Born Feb. 19, 1998 in Bellflower, Calif. ... Hometown is Arlington, Texas. Loveland, Colo. ... Parents are Charles David and Anita Dunkel- • Was listed in ESPN’s initial Top 300 Class of 2016 recruits. man... Has two brothers, Willie and Matthew... Majoring in health • Set school records for tackles in a game (25), season (138) and exercise science with a minor in nutrition. and career (380). • Earned 2015 Texas 6A all-state honors. • Named county's 2015 defensive player of the year. • Recorded 41 tackles, four tackles for loss and one sack DALTON FACKRELL through the first three games of 2015. South Jordan, Utah (Bingham/Snow College) • Had more than a dozen tackles in a nationally televised TE JR | 6-4 | 240 | TR win over nationally ranked DeSoto High School. 30 • Helped the Warriors to a 10-3 mark in 2015, the 29th- 2014-15 (Snow College): ranked team in Texas. • Played two seasons at Snow College in Ephraim, Utah. • Head football coach was Bob Wager. • Earned first-team JuCo All-America honors in 2015. • Played against current Rams Anthony Hawkins and • Recorded 40 catches for 473 yards and eight touchdowns O'Shea Jackson. as a sophomore in 2015. • Also attended Burleson Centennial High School. • Helped Snow College to a 10-1 record and No. 2 final • Rated as a three-star recruit by ESPN and 247 Sports, and NJCAA ranking in 2015. a two-star athlete by Rivals. • Caught the winning touchdown pass in the Badgers' • Committed to CSU over reported offers from Fresno victory in the 2015 Salt City Bowl. State, Nevada, UTEP, Central Arkansas, Louisiana-Monroe • Rated as a three-star recruit by ESPN, 247 Sports and and others. Rivals. • Committed to CSU over reported offers from Houston, Personal: Born Dec. 10, 1997 in Fort Worth, Texas... Hometown Central Florida, Toledo, UTSA and others. is Arlington, Texas... Parents are Mike and Kathy Donnelly... Has an older sister, Jordan, and a younger brother, Micah... Majoring High School: in animal science. • Is a 2011 graduate of Bingham High School in South Jordan, Utah. • Earned two varsity letters for the Miners, including in 2010 when BHS won a state title. • Head football coach was Dave Peck.
Personal: Born July 29, 1993 in Riverside, Calif. … Hometown is South Jordan, Utah… Parents are C.D. and Angi Fackrell and Jeff and Kristin Nicol… Has three brothers – Pete, Mac and Callaway – and four step-siblings – Trent, Chase, Brendon and Kylie… Majoring in business administration.
90 2016 COLORADO STATE FOOTBALL THIS IS COLORADO STATE COACHES & STAFF SEASON OUTLOOK & ROSTER PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES 2014 SEASON REVIEW RECORD BOOK HISTORY MISCELLANEOUS 91 - 37 34 30 @CSUFOOTBALL NEWCOMER BIOGRAPHIESNEWCOMER SO | 6-1 | 230 | TR SO | 6-1 FR | 6-1 | 185 | HS | 185 | 6-1 | FR SO | 5-11 | 195 | TR K Novato, Calif. (Marin Catholic/City College of San Francisco) College of San (Marin Catholic/City Calif. Novato, Fort Collins, Colo. (Fort Collins) Fort Collins, Colo. Whittier, Calif. (La Serna/Fullerton College) (La Calif. Whittier, ANTHONY GIUSTI ANTHONY JACK GRAUBERGERJACK TAVIS GUERRA TAVIS LB DB His 76 tackles were second-most on the team, as were second-most on the team, His 76 tackles were for loss... Also forced one fumble. his 6.5 tackles in victory over Saddleback in CCSF’s Had nine stops Finished the game… junior college national championship year with a 12-1 record. points per 17.4 Helped lead a defense that averaged game. High School in Is a 2014 graduate of Marin Catholic Calif. Kentfield, also Defensive Player of the Year, Named the 2014 MCAL recognition. earning all-league and all-conference titles, two state cham Helped his school to three league title. pionships and the 2013 4A state Three-time team captain. Moyed. Head football coach was Mazi and track & field. Also earned varsity letters in wrestling Is a 2016 graduate of Fort Collins High School in Fort Collins, Colo. League and all-area Earned 2015 first-team All-Northern honors. 2015 Hammer Award. of the team’s Recipient league titles in 2014 Helped Fort Collins to back-to-back and 2015. captain as a senior in 2015. Team Earned first-team Academic All-Colorado recognition in 2014 and 2015. Head football coach was Eric Rice. Also lettered in baseball for two years. Played one season at Fullerton College in Fullerton, Calif. in the 2016 class accord- among the top-20 kickers Rated ing to the Chris Sailer Kicking Academy. Successfully made 94 percent of his kicks in 2015. a perfect 34-of-34 in point-after attempts. Was Serna High School in Whittier, Is a 2014 graduate of La Calif. earned All-Del Rio honors. Twice special teams MVP. Named team's Also lettered three times in soccer and twice in volleyball. Head football coach was Margrito Beltran. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Played his freshman of San Francisco): Played his freshman 2015 (City College 13 games… playing in all of San Francisco, season at City College National Division California Bay 6 League Earned Northern honors. High School: … Hometown Creek, Calif. 1995 in Walnut 9, Born Nov. Personal: Delanie Giusti… are Dominique and … Parents Calif. is Novato, justice minor. Majoring in sociology with a criminal High School: … Hometown is Colo. 1998 in Greeley, Born March 30, Personal: Fort Collins, Colo. … Parents are Brian and Barbara Grauberger… are Brian and Barbara Grauberger… … Parents Fort Collins, Colo. Sam, and two younger sisters, Maggie Has an older brother, Undecided on Both parents graduated from CSU… and Kate… a major. 2015 (Fullerton College): High School: 4 2 72 JR | 6-5 | 300 | TR FR | 6-2 | 180 | HS JR | 6-2 | 210 | TR JR | 6-2 Overland Park, Kan. (Blue Valley Northwest/Highland CC) Northwest/Highland (Blue Valley Kan. Overland Park, La Puente, Calif. (Bishop Amat) Calif. Puente, La Monroe, Ga. (Monroe/Butler County CC) Ga. (Monroe/Butler Monroe, NICHO GARCIA CHRIS GASTON MICHAEL GALLUP MICHAEL OL WR DB Is a 2016 graduate of Bishop Amat High School in La Is a 2016 graduate of Bishop Amat High School in La Calif. Puente, Earned first-team all-league honors as a senior in 2015. to a 10-3 campaign as a senior. Helped the Lancers as a three-star recruit by 247 Sports and Rivals and Rated two-star by ESPN. Wyo- Committed to CSU over reported offers from UCLA, Idaho and Arkansas State. ming, San Jose State, Is a 2014 graduate of Blue Valley Northwest High School Is a 2014 graduate of Blue Valley Kan. in Overland Park, Spent two seasons at Highland Community College in Highland, Kan. country in the JuCo offensive lineman in the Ninth-ranked Class of 2016, including a top-three offensive guard. As a sophomore in 2015, was named an All-Jayhawk Conference offensive lineman. Finished his sophomore season with a 5-5 record. as a three-star recruit by ESPN, 247 Sports and Rated Rivals. Committed to CSU over reported offers from Southern and Charlotte. Mississippi, Akron, Georgia State Played two seasons at Butler County Community College at Butler County Community Played two seasons Kan. in El Dorado, as a receiving yards and 11 touchdowns 780 Totaled freshman in 2014. athletes for yards-per-catch all Jayhawk Conference Led for touchdowns. second average and ranked and one touchdown in four Had nine catches for 74 yards by an ankle injury. games in 2015, which was limited mark in 2015, in addition to Helped the Grizzlies to a 10-2 ranking. 5 NJCAA a No. All-Moun- to the same junior college as former Rams Went Walker. tight end Steven tain West and Rivals. as a three-star recruit by 247 Sports Rated Kansas offers from Committed to CSU over reported and South Alabama... Out of UNLV New Mexico, State, Missouri, North Kentucky, high school, held offers from and others. Carolina State Ga. High School in Monroe, Is a 2014 graduate of Monroe Fligg. Head football coach was Matt including four each in Earned 16 total varsity letters, and track & field. football, baseball, basketball • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • High School: High School: 2014-15 (Highland Community College): 2014-15 (Butler County Community College): 2014-15 (Butler High School: Ga. ... Hometown is Born March 4, 1996 in Atlanta, Personal: Majoring in liberal arts. Ga. ... Mother is Jenny Gallup... Monroe, NEWCOMER BIOGRAPHIES Personal: Born Feb. 3, 1995 in Whittier, Calif. ... Parents are Joe Personal: Born Nov. 29, 1994 in Palmdale, Calif. … Parents are and Alice Guerra... Has one brother, Teren, and two sisters, Harley and Ruth Haynes… Has three older brothers – Harley Jr., Heather and Tegan... Majoring in interdisciplinary liberal arts. Howard and Hershel – a twin brother, Harrison, and two older sisters – Natasha and Bree’Anna… Howard played basketball at SMU while Harley competed at Holy Names… Majoring in inter- CONRAD HARKER disciplinary liberal arts with an interest in business marketing. Lincoln, Neb. (Lincoln Southwest/Oklahoma State) OL RS-FR | 6-8 | 265 | TR 69 2015 (Oklahoma State: Redshirted during his first season of JAMAL HICKS collegiate eligibility, at Oklahoma State. Gardena, Calif. (Narbonne) DB FR | 6-1 | 180 | HS High School: 20 • Is a 2015 graduate of Lincoln Southwest High School in High School: Lincoln, Neb. • Is a 2016 graduate of Narbonne High School in Harbor City, Calif. • Earned first-team All-Marine League honors in 2015. • Finished his high school career with 157 tackles and eight ANTHONY HAWKINS interceptions. Arlington, Texas (Bowie) • As a senior in 2015, recorded 99 tackles, four inter- WR FR | 5-11 | 185 | HS ceptions and 32 passes defended... Also returned two 14 interceptions for touchdowns, in addition to a punt-return High School: score. • Is a 2016 graduate of Bowie High School in Arlington, • Helped Narbonne to a 14-2 record in 2015 and its first CIF Texas. state title in school history. • Earned first-team all-district honors as a senior in 2015, • Narbonne won a Marine League title all four seasons. and second-team recognition in 2014. • On the basketball court, was a 2015 all-area player... Aver- • As a senior, amassed 639 yards and nine touchdowns aged 10.2 points and 4.0 rebounds per game as a junior... through the air and 485 yards and four touchdowns on Three-time team captain... Three-time all-city selection, the ground (1,024 yards, 13 touchdowns total). including the first team in 2015. • As a team captain, helped Bowie to a winning record in • Honor roll student with a 3.4 grade-point average. 2015 (6-5). • Rated as a three-star recruit by ESPN, 247 Sports and • Named his team’s offensive MVP in 2015. Rivals. • As a freshman in 2012, won a District 4 championship. • Committed to CSU over reported offers from Nevada, • Played against current Ram O’Shea Jackson and 2016 Fresno State, UNLV, Hawaii and San Jose State. signee Hunter Donnelly. • Varsity letterwinner in both football and track & field. Personal: Born March 8, 1998 in Gardena, Calif. ... Parents are • Member of his school’s student council. James and Helen Hicks... Father played football at the Division • Head football coach was Danny DeArman. II level... Has two older brothers – James and Devin – and two • Rated as a three-star recruit by ESPN and 247 Sports and older sisters – Kiesha and Christina... Has a daughter, Kamilah... two-star by Rivals. Undecided on a major. • 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 COLLIN HILL Arlington, Texas… Parents are John and Edith Hawkins… Has an Moore, S.C. (Dorman) older sister, Jasmine, and an older brother, John III... Majoring in QB FR | 6-5 | 225 | HS journalism. 15 High School: • Is a 2015 graduate of Dorman High School in Moore, S.C. HOUSTON HAYNES • Holds school records for career touchdown passes, Palmdale, Calif. (Palmdale/Pierce CC) completion percentage and passing yards in a season DB RS-JR | 6-4 | 200 | TR and career. 22 • Two-time all-state, all-region and all-area selection. 2013-15 (Pierce Community College): • Team captain and MVP as a senior in 2015, leading the • Spent three seasons at Pierce Community College Cavaliers to the South Carolina state championship game. (2013-15) in Woodland Hills, Calif. ... Redshirted in 2014 • Held the highest grade-point average on his team. due to injury. • Lettered three years in football and two in basketball. • As a freshman in 2013, totaled 35 tackles (16 solo), includ- • Head football coach was Dave Gutshall. ing two tackles for loss... Added five pass breakups. • Helped Pierce to a 9-2 record in 2013... The Brahmas won Personal: Born Oct. 9, 1997 in Dayton, Ohio… Hometown is the American Bowl and were ranked as the No. 4 team in Moore, S.C. … Parents are Trey and Missy Hill… Has an older the state of California. sister, Courtney, and an older brother, Kyle… Is undecided on a • Compiled 40 tackles (13 solo), three pass breakups, one major. interception and one blocked field goal as a sophomore in 2015. • Ranked by 247Sports as the nation's ninth-best free safety during a preseason ranking. ARJAY JEAN North Miami Beach, Fla. (St. Thomas Aquinas) High School: DL FR | 6-4 | 230 | HS • Is a 2012 graduate of Palmdale High School in Palmdale, 54 Calif. High School: • Compiled 118 tackles, two forced fumbles and three • Is a 2016 graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauder- interceptions. dale, Fla. • Three-time All-Golden League (2009-11). • Tallied 18 tackles, seven tackles for loss and three sacks • Daily News All-Star as a senior in 2012. during his senior season in 2015, which was limited by an • Participated in the PrepStar California Classic All-Star elbow injury. game. • Helped St. Thomas Aquinas to a 13-1 record and the 7A • Team captain as a senior in 2011. Florida state title in 2015, its second in a row. • Head football coach was Jeff Williams. • Hails from a high school that produced more players (17)
92 2016 COLORADO STATE FOOTBALL THIS IS COLORADO STATE COACHES & STAFF SEASON OUTLOOK & ROSTER PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES 2014 SEASON REVIEW RECORD BOOK HISTORY MISCELLANEOUS 93 - 97 68 82 @CSUFOOTBALL CULLOUGH NEWCOMER BIOGRAPHIESNEWCOMER FR | 6-6 | 260 | HS FR | 6-2 | 215 | HS FR | 6-3 | 250 | HS FR | 6-3 San Diego, Calif. (Cathedral Catholic) Calif. San Diego, Pueblo, Colo. (Pueblo South) Colo. Pueblo, Fort Morgan, Colo. (Fort Morgan) (Fort Colo. Fort Morgan, JACKSON Mc JACKSON ISIAH PANNUNZIO TOBY McBRIDE TOBY TE OL DL Is a 2016 graduate of Fort Morgan High School in Fort of Fort Morgan High School Is a 2016 graduate Morgan, Colo. first-team All-Colorado selection. 3A Two-time yards and 11 touch- rushed for 680 As a two-way player, tackles, 36 in 2015 while recording 104 downs as a senior end. and six sacks as a defensive tackles for loss 42 tackles for loss Finished his career with 312 tackles, and 18 sacks. record in 2015, which was Helped the Mustangs to a 12-1 15 in the state of Colorado. No. ranked also earning three 2015 national champion in wrestling, nods. state titles and a pair of All-America two-star by as a three-star recruit by ESPN and Rated Rivals and 247 Sports. offers from Air Force Committed to CSU over reported and Wyoming. Is a 2016 graduate of Cathedral Catholic High School in Calif. San Diego, Named to the 2015 All-California 1A state team. Earned All-San Diego Section honors three times. Helped the Dons to a pair of CIF championships (2013, 2015). all- rugby and wrestling... Also lettered in basketball, league rugby player and team captain. Head football coach was Sean Doyle. Played one season with CSU wide receiver Xavier Williams. Earned academic honors his final two seasons. Two-time first-team All-Colorado selection (2014, 2015), in Two-time addition to a second-team nod (2013). Three-time all-league and all-city honoree (2013-15). 72 catches for 1,324 yards and 10 touchdowns Recorded as a senior. conference champion- Helped the Colts to back-to-back ships (2013, 2014), including a 14-0 mark as a junior. Earned nine varsity letters (three in football, four in bas two in track & field). ketball, as a senior. captain in both football and basketball Team - 14 points per game as a senior on the basket Averaging ball squad. Head football coach was Ryan Goddard. tight end Hails from the same high school as former Rams Kivon Cartwright. as a three-star recruit by ESPN and 247 Sports and Rated two-star by Rivals. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • High School: ... Hometown is Colo. Born Dec. 23, 1997 in Greeley, Personal: and Jennifer McBride... are Kate ... Parents Fort Morgan, Colo. twin brothers, Dylan and younger Bryce, Has an older brother, Majoring in biology. Taya... Also has a younger sister, and Trey... High School: Nickname is Jax... Born June 6, 1997 in La Jolla, Calif. Jolla, Calif. Nickname is Jax... Born June 6, 1997 in La Personal: Me- are James and ... Parents Calif. ... Hometown is San Diego, Father played Luke... gan McCullough... Has a younger brother, football at UCLA... Grandpa played football at Arizona State and New Mexico... while uncle played at both San Diego State science. Majoring in health and exercise High School: 6 50 25 FR | 6-2 | 240 | HS FR | 6-0 | 190 | HS | 190 | 6-0 | FR FR | 6-1 | 190 | HS Arvada, Colo. (Pomona) Arvada, Colo. New Orleans, La. (McDonogh 35) New Orleans, La. Atlanta, Ga. (Riverwood) Ga. Atlanta, ELIJAH LEYVA ELIJAH DARIUS MAY DARIUS MARVIN KINSEY, JR. KINSEY, MARVIN LB RB RB Is a 2016 graduate of McDonogh 35 High School in New Orleans, La. Rushed for 1,552 yards and 15 touchdowns during his senior season in 2015. 351 rushing yards and six touchdowns in a game. Totaled to an 11-3 mark in 2015. Helped the Roneagles running a 4.49 40-yard dash. Has been clocked as a three-star recruit by 247 Sports and two-star Rated by Rivals. Louisi- Committed to CSU over reported offers from and Tulane. Kentucky Western ana-Lafayette, Is a 2016 graduate of Pomona High School in Arvada, High School in Arvada, Is a 2016 graduate of Pomona Colo. As a senior in 2015, posted 54 tackles (35 solo) and nine tackles for loss. to a 10-4 record and a trip to the Helped the Panthers 2015 Colorado 5A state championship game vs. Valor Christian. Is a 2016 graduate of Riverwood High School in Sandy Is a 2016 graduate of Riverwood Springs, Ga. (Georgia). the Year 7 Player of 2015 5A Region player to have his jersey first Became Riverwood’s number retired. touchdowns in 2015. Rushed for 1,468 yards and 14 senior season. captain and MVP his Team Stready. Head football coach was Ben & field and once in Also lettered four times in track in track, winning a pair wrestling... Three-time team MVP and 200-meter and three of region titles in the 400-meter region championships in the 4x100 and 4x400 relays. Committed to CSU over reported offers from Georgia and others. Tulane Southern, Utah State, on NFL opening-week rosters in 2015 than any school in in any school than in 2015 rosters opening-week on NFL the country. Harriott. Roger coach was Head football Nick Bosa. State commit Ohio with five-star Played and once in in wrestling three times Also lettered basketball. State, Iowa over reported offers from Committed to CSU and five Lafayette Louisiana Kentucky, Eastern Toledo, others. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • High School: are ... Parents 2, 1998 in New Orleans, La. Born Aug. Personal: Majoring Amber... and Sean Birden... Has an older sister, Yolanda in business administration with an accounting minor. High School: Born Jan. 26, 1998 in Cobb, Ga. ... Hometown is Born Jan. 26, 1998 in Cobb, Personal: are Mellonce Justice and Marvin Kinsey, Ga. ... Parents Atlanta, Brandon Deshaun, and an older and ... Has an older brother, Sr. Majoring in Ashley Kinsey and Alexis Justice... younger sister, communication studies. High School: Born Sept. 17, 1997 in North Miami Beach, Fla. ... 1997 in North Miami Beach, Fla. Born Sept. 17, Personal: sister, Armoux Jean... Has a younger are Mirielle and Parents at Missouri Blum Desravines, played football Uncle, Rebecca... science. Majoring in health & exercise Western... NEWCOMER BIOGRAPHIES • Committed to CSU over reported offers from Colorado, Personal: Born Aug. 8, 1997 in Fort Collins, Colo. ... Hometown Wyoming and Air Force. is Windsor, Colo. ... Parents are Mark and Nikki Schmidt... Has an older brother, Aaron, who graduated from CSU in 2016... Great Personal: Born Aug. 6, 1997 in Denver, Colo. … Hometown is uncle, Marvin Strauch, played football at Wyoming... Majoring in Pueblo, Colo. … Parents are Nick and Carol Pannunzio… Has business administration. two older sisters, Jovana and Rebecca, and a younger brother, Thomas… Father played football at Air Force and CSU-Pueblo… Is undecided on a major. ANTHONY SMITH Las Vegas, Nev. (Desert Pines) DL FR | 6-3 | 250 | HS 47 WESLEY ROMARY High School: McLean, Va. (McLean) • Top-ranked high school recruit from Nevada. ATH FR | 6-1 | 190 | HS • 38th-ranked strong-side defensive end in the country 38 (247 Sports) High School: • 2014 Nevada DI-A Defensive MVP. • Is a 2016 graduate of McLean High School in McLean, Va. • Earned first-team All-Nevada recognition as a junior. • Helped the Highlanders to a second-place conference • As a junior in 2014, had 56 tackles and 16 sacks. finish in 2016. • Was closing in on the state’s career sacks record but • Head football coach was Shaun Blair. missed his senior season while recovering from an ACL • Also lettered three years in track & field and was his injury. team’s 2016 MVP. • Rated as a three-star recruit by Rivals and 247 Sports. • Committed to CSU over reported offers from Colorado, Personal: Born Jan. 18, 1998 in Reston, Va. … Hometown is Washington State, San Diego State, Hawaii, Nevada, McLean, Va. … Parents are John and Kim Romary… Has two older UNLV and others. brothers, Chris and Adam… Father played soccer and ran track at Lehigh University… Cousin, Jason Taylor, played football at Akron… Majoring in computer engineering. TREY SUTTON Miami, Fla. (Westminster Christian) TIM RYAN LB FR | 6-1 | 215 | HS 13 Boulder, Colo. (Fairview/McLennan CC) High School: DB FR | 6-0 | 200 | HS • Is a 2016 graduate of Westminster Christian School in 26 Miami, Fla. 2015 (McLennan Community College): Spent one season play- • Named to the 3A All-Dade Region first team in 2015. ing baseball at McLennan Community College in Waco, Texas. • Recorded 43 tackles as a senior, including 18 tackles for loss, 13 sacks and 16 hurries. High School: • 33rd-ranked player in the city of Miami. • Is a 2015 graduate of Fairview High School in Boulder, • Helped the Warriors to an 8-2 mark in 2015. Colo. • Rated as a three-star recruit by ESPN and two-star by • Finished his prep career ranked eighth in Fairview history Rivals and 247 Sports. for career receptions. • Committed to CSU over 14 reported offers, including • Earned 5A All-Colorado honors in 2014. Memphis, South Florida and Utah State. • Two-time All-Front Range League selection. • Helped the Knights to back-to-back league titles (2013, Personal: Given name is James Sutton III... Goes by Trey... 2014). Born Nov. 12, 1997 in Miami, Fla. ... Parents are James Sutton II • Voted team captain as a senior in 2014. and Sanjuna Mills... Father played football at Miami... Has two • Also earned four varsity letters in baseball, earning two younger sisters, Janiya and Jazmine... Majoring in business all-state and All-Front Range League honors. administration. • Head football coach was Tom McCartney.
Personal: Born Nov. 2, 1996 in Athens, Ga. … Hometown is JEFF TAYLOR Thornton, Colo. … Parents are Jonathan and L’Teisha Ryan… Has Jonesboro, Ga. (Jonesboro) a sister, Sierra… Majoring in business administration. OL FR | 6-3 | 295 | HS 71 High School: LANDON SCHMIDT • Named to Georgia’s all-state second team as a senior Windsor, Colo. (Windsor) in 2015. DB FR | 5-11 | 160 | HS • Is a two-time first-team All-Southside Region selection 90 (2014, 2015). High School: • Earned first-team Southern Crescent accolades as a • Is a 2016 graduate of Windsor High School in Windsor, senior. Colo. • Was invited to several prestigious all-star games, includ- • Had 10 interceptions in 2015, which led Colorado 4A. ing the Georgia Rising Seniors Bowl, Florida-Georgia • Selected to the 2015 All-Colorado 4A state team. rivalry game and Elite Junior Classic. • Twice earned All-Longs Peak League honors. • Helped the Cardinal to an 11-2 record and region champi- • Helped the Wizards to a 2015 state championship. onship in 2015, blocking for an offense that averaged 4.3 • Averaged 11 yards per carry, a school record. yards per carry. • As a senior was Windsor's team captain and offensive • Name the Cardinal’s Team MVP in 2015. MVP. • Rated a three-star recruit by ESPN and 247 Sports and a • Also lettered four times in track & field and three times two-star by Rivals. in basketball... Earned all-conference recognition in the • Committed to CSU over 12 reported offers, including triple and long jump... Part of the school-record-setting Marshall, East Carolina and Georgia Southern. 4x400 relay team. • Head football coach was Chris Jones. • Played football against current Rams Charles Dunkelman, John Freismuth and Jack Grauberger. • Earned Academic All-Colorado honors twice... Graduated magna cum laude.
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Arizona Arizona 3 55 JR | 5-11 | 180 | TR RS-SR | 6-5 | 295 | TR | 6-5 | 295 RS-SR Mechanicsville, Ga. (Morrow/Eastern Arizona JC) Mechanicsville, Arvada, Colo. (Arvada West/Nebraska) (Arvada Colo. Arvada, A'KEITHEON WHITNER PAUL THURSTON PAUL OL DB Is a 2013 graduate of Morrow High School in Morrow, Ga. Is a 2013 graduate of Morrow High School in Morrow, 7 cornerback in the country coming out as the No. Rated of high school (Hudl). Earned second-team all-state and first-team all-city hon- ors as a senior in 2013. MVP as a senior. Team Foster Head football coach was LeRoy Also lettered in soccer and track & field. Mt. Zion High School as a freshman in 2009. Attended Spent two seasons at Eastern Arizona Junior College. Named a JuCo All-American in 2015. first-team honors. and All-ACCAC Earned All-WSFL Finished his two-year career with 63 tackles and six interceptions. Helped the Monsters to a 7-4 record in 2015. Spent four seasons with the Huskers, playing in 23 playing with the Huskers, Spent four seasons games. in the at Nebraska, a win over UCLA In his final game rushing Bowl, helped block for 326 2015 Foster Farms yards. on also played every game at center, In addition to time kicking unit and punt team. the Huskers’ a win over Iowa in 2014, Saw extensive time at center in 24-7 deficit – its largest helping Nebraska overcome a – and in the Holiday road comeback in school history Bowl vs. USC. special teams, help- impact in 2014 was again on Largest in net punting. ing Nebraska lead the Big Ten High School in Arvada, Is a 2012 graduate of Arvada West Colo. 5A first-team all-state Named a 2011 Colorado Class selection by the Denver Post. all-conference honoree. Two-time the Wildcats to an 11-2 helped As a sophomore in 2009, 5A state semifinals. record and a berth in the Class Coons. Head football coach was Casey rated as one of the top Coming out of high school, was Rivals and 247 Sports… five players in Colorado by both Also listed among the top 150 overall prospects in the country by Rivals and Scout. Originally committed to Nebraska over reported offers Colorado, Oregon, Stanford, from Michigan, Notre Dame, UCLA and others. State, Northwestern, Kansas • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • High School: - Ga. … Hometown is Ellen Born Oct. 8, 1994 in Atlanta, Personal: Has a younger sister, wood, Ga. … Mother is Antionette Whitner… Nasia… Intends to study communications at Colorado State. 2014-15 (Eastern Arizona Junior College): 2012-15 (Nebraska): High School: ... Born June 25, 1993... Hometown is Arvada, Colo. Personal: are Greg and Janet Thurston... Has an older brother, Parents and Natalie... Torrie Lindsey, David, and four sisters – Leanne, Uncles, Guy Thurston (Colorado) and Brant Thurston (Colorado Nebraska and SMU) played collegiate football... Two-time Graduated from Nebraska with a degree in Scholar-Athlete... degree in education toward his master's broadcasting... Working and human resource studies.