FORT COLLINS – For the first time since 2015, Deonte Clyburn showed his presence on the defensive side of the ball. The senior linebacker’s participation in the opening spring practice marked the culmination of a grueling recovery process from blood clots.
Clyburn missed spring ball last year, as well as the entire 2016 season. The 6-foot, 235-pounder from Kentucky was able to use his redshirt year and prepare for 2017. Needless to say, it’s been a long road back for the Colorado State defensive leader.
Said Clyburn: “A lot of times sitting in the practice room last fall, last spring, it was always ‘What if?