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RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES 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. 46 2016 COLORADO STATE FOOTBALL RETURNER BIOGRAPHIES THIS IS COL JORDAN BENSON ORADO STATE Blue Springs, Mo. (Blue Springs) OL RS-SO | 6-3 | 280 | VR 70 CO 2015 (Freshman): Made his collegiate debut against Savannah State (9/5), appearing as a & STAFF ACHES BENSON’S CAREER STATISTICS backup offensive lineman. OFFENSIVE LINE YEAR GP GS 2014 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season. 2015 1 0 High School: • Is a 2014 graduate of Blue Springs High School in Blue Springs, Mo. • As a senior in 2013, earned first-team All-Missouri, first-team All-Suburban-Gold and first-team All-Metro honors. • Captain of the Wildcats’ football team as a senior. SE • Leader on an offensive line that helped rack up an average of 40.5 points and 208.8 rushing yards per game. Also blocked & ROSTER OUTLOOK ASON for a 2,000-yard running back and passer. • Won a Class 6 state championship as a senior (14-0) after defeating Rock Bridge, 35-14, in the Missouri state championship. • Won the Suburban-Gold Conference in 2013, outscoring opponents by 29.2 points in league games. • Coaching staff and teammates named him Blue Springs' 2013 Offensive Lineman of the Year, and he was awarded the Wayne Dean “Wildcat Pride” Award. • In 2012, he led Blue Springs to a 13-1 record on its way to the first of two state championships, defeating Howell, 42-3. • Ranked as the 18th-best team in the nation in 2013 by MaxPreps' Xcellent 25 National Football Rankings. • Helped the Wildcats outscore their opponents on average by 44.7 points and rush for 62 total touchdowns. • Head football coach was Kelly Donohoe • Played against current Ram Josh Watson (Blue Springs South). PL • Two-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com. BIOGRAPHIES AYER • Chose CSU over reported offers from Illinois State, Kentucky, Toledo, South Dakota and Southern Illinois. • Also lettered in track & field. Personal: Born Jan. 23, 1996 in Kansas City, Mo. ... Parents are Consuela Benson and Kevin McAlester, Sr. ... Has one brother, Kevin McAlester, Jr., and one sister, Kionna Dickerson... Cousin, Jason Young, currently plays football at Washburn... Cousin, Isaac Miles, played basketball for Murray State... Intends to major in mechanical engineering. 2014 SE WYATT BRYAN REVIEW ASON Larkspur, Colo. (Douglas County) K RS-SO | 6-1 | 175 | 1L 96 2015 (Freshman): Connected on 16 of 22 (72.7 percent) field-goal attempts, including 14-of-16 (87.5 percent) from inside 40 yards. • Successfully made a field goal in the RECORD BOOK first 10 games in which he attempted BRYAN’S CAREER STATISTICS one, including his first vs. Savannah FIELD GOALS State (9/5). YEAR G FGM-A PCT 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 LNG BLKD PAT • Against Minnesota (9/12), sent the 2015 13 16-22 72.7 0-0 9-10 5-6 2-5 0-1 44 2 43-46 game into overtime with a game-tying field goal as regulation expired... Named the Mountain West Special Teams Player of the Week (9/14). • Nailed a field goal of 44 yards vs. San Diego State (10/31), a career long. • Was 3-for-3 in the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl against Nevada (12/29). • Was 43-of-46 (93.5 percent) on extra point attempts. • Named to the 2015 National Football Foundation Academic All-Colorado first team. • Earned 2015-16 Mountain West Scholar-Athlete and 2015 Academic All-Mountain West honors. HISTOR 2014 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season. Y High School: • Is a 2014 graduate of Douglas County High School in Castle Rock, Colo. • Earned multiple All-Continental League honors, including as a first-team kicker in 2013, second-team wide receiver in 2013 and honorable mention kicker in 2012. • Scored 140 points and connected on 77-of-82 (93.9 percent) point-after attempts during his three-year career. • Also played wide receiver... Caught 21 passes for 204 yards and two touchdowns as a senior in 2013. MISCELL • Twice named DCHS's outstanding student-athlete (2012, 2013). • Head football coach was Jeff Ketron. • Played with current Ram Trey Smith and former Ram Blake Nowland, and played against former wide receiver Joe Hansley. ANEOUS • Also skied and played lacrosse in high school. @CSUFOOTBALL 47 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..