Jasen Oden represents what it means to be “stalwart.”
At Colorado State, players are lauded for being “stalwart” Rams, as it says in the school’s fight song. Stalwart is defined as a person who is loyal, reliable and hardworking; three of the best adjectives to describe Oden and his immense love for the game of football.
His first two years with CSU were spent as a defensive back, but he embraced the move to running back, even when he was buried on the depth chart in his junior year. Still, Oden showed flashes in 2014, rushing for 276 yards and two touchdowns while receiving a score, as well.