BOULDER — Back during Phillip Lindsay’s early days on the football field at Denver South, the now redshirt senior running back at the University of Colorado lined up at receiver during seven-on-seven drills. A drill with foresight to fall Saturdays. The foundation for something that should take the Buffaloes offense far in 2017.
At 5-foot-8 and 190 pounds, there is no tailback in college football with better hands than Lindsay. His drop rate, 1.82 percent (minimum 30 receptions), is the lowest among returning FBS running backs, according to Pro Football Focus. In 2016, Lindsay was the Buffs’ third-leading receiver, hauling in 47 catches for 390 yards, including a 67-yard touchdown reception against USC.