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Colorado State football in the NFL draft: All-time picks from CSU

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April 21, 2025

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Colorado State football in the NFL draft: All-time picks from CSU

Colorado State University has a long history of players being selected in the NFL draft, dating back to 1943.
Over 100 CSU Rams have been drafted, with selections ranging from the first overall pick to the 451st.
The article provides a year-by-year list of CSU players selected in the NFL draft, including their round, pick number and team.

Colorado State’s history in the NFL draft dates back to 1943.

The CSU football team has had players selected in the NFL draft from as high as No. 1 overall to as low as the No. 451 pick. More than 100 different former CSU players have been selected in the NFL draft.

Here’s a year-by-year look at selections of Colorado State football players in the NFL draft.

2024 NFL draft

Defensive end Mohamed Kamara: Selected Round 5, pick No. 158 overall by Miami Dolphins.

2022 NFL draft

Tight end Trey McBride: Selected Round No. 2, pick No. 55 overall by Arizona Cardinals.

2019 NFL draft

Receiver Olabisi Johnson: Selected round No. 7, pick No. 247 overall by Minnesota Vikings.

2018 NFL draft

Receiver Michael Gallup: Selected round No. 3, pick No. 81 overall by Dallas Cowboys.

2016 NFL draft

Receiver Rashard Higgins: Selected round No. 5, pick No. 172 overall by Cleveland Browns.
Linebacker Cory James: Selected round No. 6, pick No. 194 overall by Oakland Raiders.

2015 NFL draft

Offensive lineman Ty Sambrailo: Selected round No. 2, pick No. 59 overall by Denver Broncos.
Quarterback Garrett Grayson: Selected round No. 3, pick No. 75 overall by New Orleans Saints.

2014 NFL draft

Offensive lineman Weston Richburg: Selected round No. 2, pick No. 43 overall by New York Giants.
Tight end Crockett Gillmore: Selected round No. 3, pick No. 99 overall by Baltimore Ravens.

2010 NFL draft

Offensive lineman Shelley Smith: Selected round No. 6, pick No. 187 overall by Houston Texans.

2009 NFL draft

Running back Gartrell Johnson: Selected round No. 4, pick No. 134 overall by San Diego Chargers.

2007 NFL draft

Offensive lineman Clint Oldenburg: Selected round No. 5, pick No. 171 overall by New England Patriots.

2006 NFL draft

Receiver David Anderson: Selected round No. 7, pick No. 251 overall by Houston Texans.

2005 NFL draft

Tight end Joel Dreessen: Selected round No. 6, pick No. 198 overall by New York Jets.

2004 NFL draft

Defensive back/returner Dexter Wynn: Selected round No. 6, pick No. 192 overall by Philadelphia Eagles.
Quarterback Bradlee Van Pelt: Selected round No. 7, pick No. 250 overall by Denver Broncos.
Linebacker Andre Sommersell: Selected round No. 7, pick No. 255 overall by Oakland Raiders.

2001 NFL draft

Defensive back John Howell: Selected round No. 4, pick No. 117 overall by Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Linebacker Rick Crowell: Selected round No. 6, pick No. 188 overall by Miami Dolphins.

2000 NFL draft

Linebacker Clark Haggans: Selected round No. 5, pick No. 137 overall by Pittsburgh Steelers.
Defensive back Erik Olson: Selected round No. 7, pick No. 236 overall by Jacksonville Jaguars.

1999 NFL draft

Linebacker Joey Porter: Selected round No. 3, pick No. 73 overall by Pittsburgh Steelers.
Offensive lineman Anthony Cesario: Selected round No. 8, pick No. 88 overall by Jacksonville Jaguars.
Defensive back Jason Craft: Selected round No. 5, pick No. 160 overall by Jacksonville Jaguars.
Receiver Darran Hall: Selected round No. 6, pick No. 186 overall by Tennessee Titans.

1998 NFL draft

Quarterback Moses Moreno: Selected round No. 7, pick No. 232 overall by Chicago Bears.

1997 NFL draft

Defensive back Calvin Branch: Selected round No. 6, pick No. 172 overall by Oakland Raiders.

1996 NFL draft

Defensive end Brady Smith: Selected round No. 3, pick No. 70 overall by New Orleans Saints.
Linebacker Sean Moran: Selected round No. 4, pick No. 120 overall by Buffalo Bills.
Defensive back Greg Myers: Selected round No. 5, pick No. 144 overall by Cincinnati Bengals.
Defensive back Raymond Jackson: Selected round No. 5, pick No. 156 overall by Buffalo Bills.

1992 NFL draft

Defensive back Selwyn Jones: Selected round No. 7, pick No. 177 overall by Cleveland Browns.

1987 NFL draft

Quarterback Kelly Stouffer: Selected round No. 1, pick No. 6 overall by St. Louis Cardinals.
Running back Steve Bartalo: Selected round No. 6, No. 143 overall by Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Kicker Steve DeLine: Selected round No. 7, pick No. 189 overall by San Francisco 49ers.

1986 NFL draft

Defensive lineman Terry Unrein: Selected round No. 3, pick No. 66 overall by San Diego Chargers.

1985 NFL draft

Tight end Keli McGregor: Selected round No. 4, pick No. 110 overall by Denver Broncos.
Tight end Harper LeBel: Selected round No. 12, pick No. 321 overall by Kansas City Chiefs.

1984 NFL draft

Offensive lineman Kevin Call: Selected round No. 5, pick No. 130 overall by Indianapolis Colts.
Quarterback Terry Nugent: Selected round No. 6, pick No. 158 overall by Cleveland Browns.

1981 NFL draft

Running back Alvin Lewis: Selected round No. 6, pick No. 151 overall by Denver Broncos.
Running back Larry Jones: Selected round No. 10, pick No. 270 overall by Houston Oilers.

1980 NFL draft

Defensive back Keith Lee: Selected round No. 5, pick No. 129 overall by Buffalo Bills.
Defensive back Dupree Branch: Selected round No. 8, pick No. 198 overall by St. Louis Cardinals.

1979 NFL draft

Defensive end Mike Bell: Selected round No. 1, pick No. 2 overall by Kansas City Chiefs.
Defensive end Mark E. Bell: Selected round No. 4, pick No. 102 overall by Seattle Seahawks.
Receiver Mark R. Bell: Selected round No. 5, pick No. 130 overall by St. Louis Cardinals.
Offensive lineman Bill Leer: Selected round No. 11, pick No. 292 overall by Atlanta Falcons.

1978 NFL draft

Defensive end Al “Bubba” Baker: Selected round No. 2, pick No. 40 overall by Detroit Lions.
Defensive back Cliff Featherstone: Selected round No. 7, pick No. 180 overall by San Diego Chargers.
Linebacker Mark R. Nichols: Selected round No. 8, pick No. 207 overall by Oakland Raiders.
Punter Mike Deutsch: Selected round No. 9, pick No. 240 overall by Minnesota Vikings.
Running back Ron Harris: Selected round No. 11, pick No. 299 overall by Minnesota Vikings.

1977 NFL draft

Linebacker Keith King: Selected round No. 3, pick No. 77 overall by San Diego Chargers.

1976 NFL draft

Linebacker Kevin McLain: Selected round No. 1, pick No. 26 overall by Los Angeles Rams.
Defensive back Jerome Dove: Selected round No. 8, pick No. 220 overall by Oakland Raiders.
Defensive back Melvin Washington: Selected round No. 11, pick No. 292 overall by Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Defensive end Gary Paulson: Selected round No. 13, pick No. 372 overall by Minnesota Vikings.
Quarterback Mark Driscoll: Selected round No. 13, pick No. 374 overall by Dallas Cowboys.

1975 NFL draft

Defensive end Mark Mullaney: Selected round No. 1, pick No. 25 overall by Minnesota Vikings.
Offensive lineman Al Simpson: Selected round No. 2, pick No. 27 overall by New York Giants.
Running back Kim Jones: Selected round No. 7, pick No. 157 overall by Baltimore Colts.
Receiver Willie Miller: Selected round No. 12, pick No. 302 by Houston Oilers.
Quarterback Jack Graham: Selected round No. 14, pick No. 361 overall by Miami Dolphins.
Tight end Pete Clark: Selected round No. 16, pick No. 407 overall by Dallas Cowboys.

1974 NFL draft

Tight end Jimmie Kennedy: Selected round No. 9, pick No. 233 overall by Washington.
Defensive back Greg Battle: Selected round No. 11, pick No. 269 overall by San Francisco 49ers.

1973 NFL draft

Defensive back Perry Smith: Selected round No. 4, pick No. 92 overall by Oakland Raiders.
Offensive lineman Gerald Caswell: Selected round No. 11, pick No. 282 overall by Dallas Cowboys.

1972 NFL draft

Running back Lawrence McCutcheon: Selected round No. 3, pick No. 70 overall by Los Angeles Rams.
Defensive end Jim White: Selected round No. 3, pick No. 73 overall by New England Patriots.

1971 NFL draft

Defensive back Phil Webb: Selected round No. 11, pick No. 281 overall by Detroit Lions.

1970 NFL draft

Defensive back Earlie Thomas: Selected round No. 11, pick No. 280 overall by New York Jets.

1969 NFL draft

Defensive back Bill Kishman: Selected round No. 5, pick No. 114 overall by Washington.
Receiver Terry Swarn: Selected round No. 6, pick No. 147 overall by San Diego Chargers.
Defensive back Floyd Kerr: Selected round No. 16, pick No. 414 overall by Dallas Cowboys.

1968 NFL draft

Receiver Jon Henderson: Selected round No. 3, pick No. 61 overall by Pittsburgh Steelers.
Running back Oscar Reed: Selected round No. 7, pick No. 167 overall by Minnesota Vikings.
Defensive back Al Lavan: Selected round No. 8, pick No. 204 overall by Philadelphia Eagles.
Defensive lineman Mike Tomasini: Selected round No. 10, pick No. 248 overall by Atlanta Falcons.
Running back Jim Oliver: Selected round No. 15, pick No. 391 overall by Detroit Lions.
Defensive lineman Gene Layton: Selected round No. 17, pick No. 451 overall by Chicago Bears.

1964 NFL draft

Offensive lineman Dick Evers: Selected round No. 15, pick No. 199 overall by Washington (Evers was also selected round No. 22, pick No. 170 overall by Kansas City Chiefs in the 1964 AFL draft).

1961 NFL draft

Receiver Kay McFarland: Selected round No. 18, pick No. 248 overall by San Francisco 49ers.
Offensive lineman Leo Reed: Selected round No. 20, pick No. 274 overall by St. Louis Cardinals.
Note: Halfback Myron Pearson was selected round No. 19, pick No. 152 overall by Houston Oilers in 1961 AFL draft. Offensive lineman Wayne Lee was selected round No. 28, pick No. 217 overall by Denver Broncos in 1961 AFL draft.

1960 NFL draft

Linebacker Jim Eifrid: Selected round No. 11, pick No. 124 by Washington.
Defensive back Brady Keys: Selected round No. 14, pick No. 162 overall by Pittsburgh Steelers.

1959 NFL draft

Offensive lineman Ron Stehouwer: Selected round No. 12, pick No. 136 overall by Detroit Lions.
Defensive back Fred Glick: Selected round No. 23, pick No. 266 overall by Chicago Cardinals.

1956 NFL draft

Defensive back Gary Glick: Selected round No. 1, pick No. 1 overall by Pittsburgh Steelers.
Fullback Larry Barnes: Selected round No. 7, pick No. 75 overall by San Francisco 49ers.
Back Jerry Zaleski: Selected round No. 10, pick No. 112 overall by San Francisco 49ers.

1955 NFL draft

Back Jerry Callahan: Selected round No. 23, pick No. 272 overall by New York Giants.

1954 NFL draft

End Kirk Hinderlider: Selected round No. 15, pick No. 181 overall by Detroit Lions.
Back Alex Burl: Selected round No. 30, pick No. 350 overall by Chicago Cardinals.

1953 NFL draft

Tackle Harvey Achziger: Selected round No. 26, pick No. 308 overall by Philadelphia Eagles.

1952 NFL draft

Defensive back Jim David: Selected round No. 22, pick No. 261 overall by Detroit Lions.

1952 NFL draft

Guard Dale Dodrill: Selected round No. 6, pick No. 67 overall by Pittsburgh Steelers.
Defensive back Jack Christiansen: Selected round No. 6, pick No. 69 overall by Detroit Lions.

1950 NFL draft

Defensive tackle Thurman “Fum” McGraw: Selected round No. 2, pick No. 27 overall by Detroit Lions.

1949 NFL draft

Back Bob Hainlen: Selected round No. 19, pick No. 188 overall by Washington.

1944 NFL draft

Back Roy Clay: Selected round No. 8, pick No. 70 overall by New York Giants.

1943 NFL draft

Back Chet Maeda: Selected round No. 18, pick No. 161 by the Detroit Lions.
Back Lou “Dude” Dent: Selected round No. 24, pick No. 223 by the Brooklyn Dodgers.

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Colorado mom, 6-year-old son found dead in Canyonlands National Park in apparent murder-suicide

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January 10, 2026

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Colorado mom, 6-year-old son found dead in Canyonlands National Park in apparent murder-suicide

A Colorado woman and her 6-year-old son were found dead in Canyonlands National Park near Moab, Utah, this week in what appears to be a murder-suicide, law enforcement officials said.

Park rangers responded to a suspicious vehicle parked in a no-camping area near Shafer Trail in the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands at 8:15 a.m. Thursday, the San Juan County, Utah, Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.

Park rangers found an unresponsive 6-year-old boy in the vehicle and started life-saving measures, but the boy was pronounced dead when he arrived at the hospital.

The woman was found dead outside of the vehicle.

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Battle with the Blue Jackets | Colorado Avalanche

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January 10, 2026

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Battle with the Blue Jackets | Colorado Avalanche

Columbus Blue Jackets (18-18-7) @ Colorado Avalanche (32-4-7)

2 p.m. MT | Ball Arena | Watch: Altitude, Altitude+ | Listen: Altitude Sports Radio (92.5 FM)

After a homestand-opening win on Thursday, the Avalanche hosts the Columbus Blue Jackets for Next Gen Night on Saturday. This is the second and final regular-season matchup between the teams in 2025-26, as the Avalanche defeated the Blue Jackets 4-1 in Columbus on October 16th.

A Big Night at Ball

Josh Manson recorded the first two-goal and four-point game of his career, along with a Gordie Howe hat trick, as the Avalanche defeated the Ottawa Senators 8-2 at Ball Arena on Thursday. Manson was one of five Avs to post at least three points on Thursday, alongside Nathan MacKinnon (1g/3a), Ross Colton (3a), Brock Nelson (2g/1a) and Cale Makar (1g/2a). Additionally, Brent Burns added a goal for Colorado while Scott Wedgewood stopped 29 of the 31 shots he faced in net for the Avs. With the victory, the Avalanche extended its home win streak to 16 games.

At 10:11 of the first period, Manson opened the scoring with his third goal of the season via a shot from the point through traffic. MacKinnon doubled Colorado’s lead at 17:14 of the first period with his 36th goal of the season via a shot from the slot set up by Necas. The Avs took a 3-0 lead at 2:35 of the second period when Makar scored his 13th tally of the season via a left-circle shot after receiving a drop pass from MacKinnon. At 5:08 of the middle frame, Shane Pinto put the Senators on the board. The Senators momentarily made it 3-2 with 13:41 remaining in the second period, but the goal was disallowed after the Avs successfully challenged for offside. After the disallowed tally, the clock was reset to 13:48.

Necas gave the Avs a 4-1 lead on the power play at 11:46 of the second period with his 20th goal of the season via a sharp-angle one-timer from the bottom of the left circle set up by MacKinnon. At 12:03 of the middle frame, Burns made it 5-1 with his sixth goal of the season via a right-point shot through traffic. Nelson gave the Avs a 6-1 lead on a five-on-three power play at 14:23 of the second period with his 20th goal of the season via a right-circle one-timer set up by MacKinnon’s cross-ice feed. The Avalanche took a 7-1 lead at 16:48 of the middle frame when Manson scored his second goal of the game and fourth of the season via a one-timer from the point set up by Jack Drury’s feed. At 18:04 of the middle frame, Nelson scored his second tally of the game and 21st of the season via a right-circle one-timer set up by Ilya Solovyov’s feed from the left point. Brady Tkachuk made it 8-2 with a shorthanded goal from the doorstep at 7:03 of the third period.

Leading the Way

Nate the Great

MacKinnon leads the NHL in goals (36) and points (78) while ranking tied for third in assists (42).

All Hail Cale

Makar leads NHL defensemen in points (51) and assists (38) while ranking third in goals by blueliners (13). Among all NHL skaters, he’s seventh in assists.

Marty Party

Necas is seventh in the NHL in points (55) and tied for ninth in assists (35).

Series History

In 70 previous regular-season games against the Blue Jackets, the Avalanche has a record of 45-19-1-5.

Defeat on the Road

The Blue Jackets lost 5-3 to the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday. In the first period, Columbus took a 2-0 lead after goals from Boone Jenner at 8:24 and Kent Johnson at 10:41 before Reilly Smith put Vegas on the board at 12:20. The Golden Knights took a 4-2 lead after second-period goals from Smith at 5:19, Jack Eichel at 13:07 and Mark Stone on the power play at 18:44. Kirill Marchenko scored for the Blue Jackets to make it 4-3 at 14:28 of the third period before Brett Howden gave the Golden Knights a 5-3 lead at 16:14 of the final frame.

Contributors Against Columbus

MacKinnon has posted 26 points (7g/19a) in 22 games against the Blue Jackets.

In nine contests against Columbus, Makar has registered 17 points (6g/11a).

Necas has recorded 21 points (4g/17a) in 26 games against the Blue Jackets.

Producing Offense for Ohio’s Team

Zach Werenski leads the Blue Jackets in points (46) and assists (30) while ranking tied for first in goals (16).

Marchenko is tied for the team lead in goals (16) while ranking second in points (35) and tied for second in assists (19).

Dmitri Voronkov is third on the Blue Jackets in points (28) and goals (15).

A Numbers Game

30

Colorado’s 30 five-on-five goals since December 19th (10 games) are the most in the NHL during that span.

63

The Avalanche’s 63 second-period goals lead the NHL.

3.94

Colorado’s 3.94 goals per game since December 1st lead the NHL during that span.

Quote That Left a Mark

“It was fun. I don’t think he’s ever seen that before. He’s seen me fight. He’s maybe seen me score. But I don’t think he’s ever seen—actually, nobody’s ever seen that before out of me in the NHL. So, it was a first for everybody, including myself.”

— Josh Manson on recording a Gordie Howe hat trick with his father, former NHLer Dave Manson, in attendance

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Colorado man heads to Washington, D.C., to gain support for Marshall Fire survivors

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January 9, 2026

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Colorado man heads to Washington, D.C., to gain support for Marshall Fire survivors

Four years after the fire, recovery is still incomplete for some Marshall Fire victims. A Colorado man is joining wildfire survivors from across the country to push lawmakers to make changes and provide support for survivors still rebuilding.

Recently, a historic $640 million settlement was reached with Xcel Energy, but the Coloradans who lost everything in the Marshall Fire might not be receiving all the money that they’re owed. Some settlements could be taxed, while others were paid in full.

Benjamin Carter

“I was the fourth responding fire engine to the Marshall Fire. By the end of the night, I was triaging homes in the neighborhood that I grew up in,” said former firefighter Benjamin Carter. “I’ve seen how much the community’s hurting, and I just wanted to do whatever I could to help.”

Carter is now fighting for those who lost their homes, including his mother. He’s working with an organization called After the Fire, joining up with wildfire survivors in Oregon, Hawaii and California. This week, Carter flew to Washington, D.C., to speak with lawmakers about how they can help survivors rebuild.

In 2024, lawmakers passed the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act, which exempted wildfire survivors from taxes on related settlements, among other tax relief. But the bill expired last week, shortly after Xcel agreed to settle over the Marshall Fire.

“If the people don’t have to pay taxes on the damages, then it helps them rebuild,” Carter explained. “Some of the smaller attorneys still haven’t received payment, so all those people will be subject to those taxes; all the attorney fees, and what the actual settlements end up being. And, of what they’re actually getting at the end of the day, that’s been a huge challenge.”

Congress has already proposed extension options. But Carter hopes that by sharing their stories, legislators will act before survivors lose anything else.

“With a lot going on in Washington and everything, the representatives don’t always know about all the issues. And so, we want to educate them on this issue and hopefully gain their support,” Carter said.

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