Over the course of the last two years, Nate Landman has progressed from a youngster with potential to a star on the Colorado defense.
Along the way, he had the luxury of learning from veterans Rick Gamboa and Drew Lewis. With that duo now graduated, Landman has suddenly become the veteran leader of the Buffaloes at inside linebacker.
"I take it and I love it," he said of embracing a leadership role. "I love being a leader on the team, being a communicator, helping people line up and knowing where to go, because it actually helps me play faster knowing what everyone else is doing.