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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
LaJohntay Wester Sends Clear Message to Ravens Teammates During OTAs
LaJohntay Wester Sends Clear Message to Ravens Teammates During OTAs originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Former Colorado wide receiver LaJohntay Wester is already turning heads in his early days with the Baltimore Ravens. Advertisement On Thursday, five-time All-Pro wideout DeAndre Hopkins revealed the Ravens' speed board, where Wester's top speed of 19.9 mph ranked third among receivers and fourth overall. Hopkins topped the chart at 20.0 MPH, while Marquise Robinson led all defenders at 20.2 MPH. DeAndre Hopkins/Instagram Wester's impact in Baltimore comes after making history at the 2025 NFL Draft. He was one of three Colorado wide receivers selected, joining Travis Hunter and Jimmy Horn Jr. It marked the first time since 1991 that three Buffs at the same position were drafted, and no program had more receivers taken. Wester may have found the ideal landing spot as a sixth-rounder. He joins an offense led by fellow Floridian Lamar Jackson, who like Wester has a dog mentality. Advertisement This is nothing new for Wester after a standout performance at the East-West Shrine Bowl and a 4.46-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. 'LaJohntay Wester had the highest max acceleration on offense at the Shrine Bowl,' said Shrine Bowl director Eric Galko. 'Dynamic as a receiver and returner, he's one of the best playmakers in the draft.' In his lone season with the Buffaloes, Wester recorded 74 catches for 931 yards and 10 touchdowns. His 326 career receptions rank sixth in FBS history. Related: Deion Sanders' Nike Air Diamond Turf 1 'Ravens' Sells Out in Minutes Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta praised Wester's return skills after drafting him, saying, 'We think Wester has the chance to be an impact punt returner for us.' Advertisement Related: Shilo Sanders Becomes a Foodie in Tampa Wester's combination of speed and playmaking ability gives him a strong chance to crack the final 53-man roster. He'll also be a strong asset for a Ravens team who is a true AFC contender. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
Fox News
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Shedeur Sanders' former teammate confident in quarterback's ability to win Browns' starting job
Shedeur Sanders will have an uphill battle to become the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, but one of his former college teammates had high hopes for him. Baltimore Ravens draft pick LaJohntay Wester expressed confidence in the former Colorado Buffaloes star. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON "I was disappointed that they did him like that," Wester said, via the team's website. "I know Shedeur is going to get in the lab. He's going to work hard, and he's going to win that job in Cleveland." Sanders will have to move ahead of Kenny Pickett, Joe Flacco and fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel. Wester joined Colorado for the 2024 season after a standout 2023 with Florida Atlantic, during which he surpassed 1,100 yards receiving. He had 74 catches for 931 yards and 10 touchdowns in his lone season with Sanders. TRUMP ANNOUNCES NFL DRAFT TO TAKE PLACE ON NATIONAL MALL WITH MORE THAN 1 MILLION PEOPLE EXPECTED TO VISIT Like Sanders, Wester heard his name on the final day of the 2025 NFL Draft. Baltimore selected him in the sixth round with the 203rd overall pick. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson seems to have his pick of weapons to throw to. The team brought back Rashod Bateman, Zay Flowers, Tylan Wallace and Devontez Walker. They added DeAndre Hopkins in free agency after he split a season with the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tennessee Titans. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Baltimore was 12-5 last season and Cleveland was 3-14. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter .
USA Today
26-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Colorado wide receiver LaJohntay Wester drafted by Baltimore Ravens
Colorado wide receiver LaJohntay Wester drafted by Baltimore Ravens Ravens use sixth-round pick to draft speedy Buffaloes wide receiver. Colorado wide receiver LaJohntay Wester is officially an NFL rookie after being picked by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2025 NFL draft with pick No. 203 in the sixth round. Here's what the speedy Wester brings to the Ravens, based on his career with Colorado. What LaJohntay Wester brings to the Baltimore Ravens in 2025 NFL Draft Wester adds a speedy, yet small, receiver to the Ravens' pass-catching corps. He hauled in 19 touchdowns over the past two seasons and has scored multiple times as a runner and returner. In the NFL, he will likely have to perform first as a return man before receiving significant offensive snaps. LaJohntay Wester highlights, strengths, weaknesses at Colorado Wester holds top-end speed that can stress the secondary of opponents. He uses his agility to beat tacklers and has solid yards after catch ability. Wester can be a versatile player in both the running and return game. His small body could be an issue in the NFL with more physical defenders. LaJohntay Wester stats with Colorado In one season at Colorado, Wester racked up 74 receptions, 931 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns while averaging 16.6 yards per reception. He was a key deep threat for Colorado's offense in 2024. Follow Charlie Strella on X, Threads, and Instagram. Contact/Follow us @BuffaloesWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Colorado news, notes and opinions.
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Colorado announces dates for 2025 homecoming game, family weekend
Dates for two of Colorado football's biggest in-season weekends have been set. On Friday, the Buffaloes announced their family weekend will come on Sept. 20 and their annual homecoming game will follow on Nov. 1. With family members of students flocking to Boulder, the Buffs' family weekend typically yields one of the largest home crowds of the season. This year, the Wyoming Cowboys' first trip to Folsom Field in 16 years will coincide with family weekend. Colorado's homecoming game on Nov. 1 will come against the Arizona Wildcats, who last visited Boulder in 2023 while the two teams were still members of the Pac-12. The Buffs' 2024 homecoming game saw one of the most memorable moments in program history when Shedeur Sanders connected with LaJohntay Wester for a game-tying Hail Mary against the Baylor Bears. Soon-to-be Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter then forced a fumble in overtime to seal a win in Colorado's first game back in the Big 12. Fall plans are coming together! 🏈Homecoming & Family Weekend are set for 2025 #GoBuffs — Colorado Buffaloes (@CUBuffs) February 14, 2025 Contact/Follow us @BuffaloesWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Colorado news, notes and opinions. This article originally appeared on Buffaloes Wire: Colorado football announces dates for homecoming game, family weekend
USA Today
28-01-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
LaJohntay Wester receives invite to NFL scouting combine
On Monday via social media, wide receiver LaJohntay Wester became the first Colorado football player to formally announce an invite to the 2025 NFL scouting combine. Held from Feb. 27 to March 5 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the combine will give Wester a chance to put his talent on display in a myriad of drills while under the watchful eyes of NFL scouts, coaches and front office members. Wester racked up all-time great numbers throughout his collegiate career, finishing sixth in Football Bowl Subdivision history with 326 catches. After four years with the Florida Atlantic Owls, including an FWAA First-Team All-American campaign in 2023 as a punt returner, Wester logged 74 catches for 931 yards and 10 touchdowns with the Buffs last season. The Palmetto, Florida native quickly developed chemistry with quarterback Shedeur Sanders and helped make one of the greatest memories in recent CU football history with his game-tying Hail Mary grab against the Baylor Bears in September. While Wester may have lived in the Flatiron-laden shadows of head coach Deion Sanders, Shedeur and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter during his only Power Four season, he certainly has the skills and pedigree to hear his name called in the NFL draft this April. Contact/Follow us @BuffaloesWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Colorado news, notes and opinions.
