The Top Prospects From Each College in Colorado
Here’s a look into Colorado’s top college prospects that the Denver Broncos and other NFL teams should consider.
The NFL Draft is April 25-27 and multiple Colorado players are hoping to hear their name called.
While there are multiple prospects from some schools let’s explore the top prospect from each Division I football program in Colorado.
University of Colorado – Evan Worthington
Position: Safety
Prospect Grade (via NFL.com): 5.75 – Chance to be a Starter
Attended the East-West Shrine Game (injury prevented playing)
Career Stats: 128 Tackles, 10 TFL, 2 Sacks, 4 INT, 1 FR, 1 FF in two seasons at FBS
Best Trait: Defensive awareness of where the ball is and getting to it quickly
Colorado State University – Olabisi Johnson
Position: Receiver
Prospect Grade: 5.47 – Special Teams Player Potential
Played in the NFLPA Senior Bowl
Career Stats: 125 Catches, 2019 Yards, 16.2 Yard Avg, 11 TD in four seasons at FBS
Best Trait: Ability to make spectacular catches in traffic, sidelines, and endzone
University of Northern Colorado – Alex Wesley
Position: Receiver
Position Grade: 5.35 – Special Teams Player Potential
Attended the Senior Bowl (injury prevented playing, but still practiced)
Career Stats: 150 Catches, 2,671 Yards, 17.8 Yard Avg, 17 TD in four seasons at FCS
Best Trait: A deep route specialist who can get open and gain big yards
Air Force Academy – Austin Cutting
Position: Long Snapper
Position Grade: N/a
Played in the NFLPA Senior Bowl
Best Trait: Consistency and strength
Honorable Mention: Colorado School of Mines – Brody Oliver
Position: Receiver
Position Grade: N/a since he did not get a combine invite, but did perform at UNC’s Pro Day
Played in the East-West Shrine Game
Career Stats: 206 Catches, 3,676 Yards, 17.8 Yard Avg, 57 TD in four seasons at Division II
Best Trait: Despite a Division II career Brody not only gains yards consistency, but his numbers are dominating compared to other players at his level.
Despite these Colorado notables being heavy on the receiver position, each player on this list has the capability to produce as a special teams player or better.