What a special summer it has been for Colorado State University athletics and professional sports in Colorado.
Two elite athletes from different CSU sports were drafted over the summer onto professional teams, while other elite athletes who still attend CSU struck deals in the name, image and likeness space. In professional sports in the Denver area, a major championship was won for the first time since the 2015-16 Denver Broncos.
Next-level Rams
Two Ram legends ended their CSU careers over the summer and accomplished their wildest dreams. Trey McBride — winner of the 2021 John Mackey Award, given to the most outstanding tight end in college football — was taken in the second round of the 2022 NFL draft by the Arizona Cardinals on April 28 with the 55th pick.