After being selected with the 194th overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft, sixth-round pick and former CSU standout pass-rusher Cory James has officially signed with the Oakland Raiders. Over four seasons at CSU, James played in 51 games, starting 46 of them. In that time, James was one of the most productive players on the field, totaling 230 tackles…...
After trying out for the team, former Colorado State standout WR Joe Hanlsey officially signed with the Oakland Raiders Monday, and will likely have a spot on the team’s 90-man roster throughout training camp. The 5-foot-10 wide receiver was one of the most versatile and exciting players in CSU history and has been proving people wrong his entire career.…...
Rejoice, Ram fans. Cory James was taken by the Oakland Raiders in the sixth round of the NFL draft Saturday. How can the former CSU star be utilized by Oakland and ultimately find a way to stick on the roster? Let’s take a look. James is a versatile linebacker who was used on the outside in the Rams 3-4 and…...
The 2016 NFL draft may be over, and two Colorado State Rams were selected this time around; Rashard Higgins in the 5th round by the Cleveland Browns, and Cory James in the sixth by the Oakland Raiders. But, they’re not the only players to become Next Level Rams. In fact, former CSU players are finding NFL homes left and…...
After teammate Rashard Higgins was selected at the end of the fifth round, linebacker Cory James was selected with the 197th overall pick in the sixth round by the Oakland Raiders. “I’m very proud of Cory James,” Rams head coach Mike Bobo said in a statement. “He is a talented player who can play in the NFL. Cory has…...
Before underclassman had even declared draft eligible, Sports Illustrated ranked the top 5 Mountain West NFL prospects. Now that we actually know who the participants are and with the draft almost here, is my very own Top 10 prospects from Colorado State’s Mountain West Conference. For more information on the specific “Next Level Rams,” including personalized scouting reports and…...
Welcome to the second edition of “What are they saying,” our new piece in which we take a look at what media outlets around the web and newsstands are saying about the potential “Next Level Rams.” Unlike Rashard Higgins, most of the other potential “Next Level Rams” are not receiving the same amount of publicity. After having given our…...
After our first scouting report on Rashard Higgins, it’s time to take an in-depth look at some of the other potential “Next Level Rams.” It’s Cory James’ turn, possibly another hidden gem on the Rams defense after Shaquil Barrett’s breakout season with the Denver Broncos. The comparison is obviously unfair because Barrett is looking like a legitimate talent at the NFL…...
Colorado State Rams Pro Day 2016 was a big day for 12 former players as they look to take the next step and become “Next Level Rams.” Visiting Fort Collins today were 26 NFL scouts, four NFL coaches and one CFL scout as well as two former Colorado State greats in Joey Porter and Joel Dreessen. Porter was there…...
Over the last few weeks, five former Colorado State Rams football players have competed in college all-star games. On Saturday, both the East-West Shrine Game and NFLPA Collegiate Bowl were played, with four former Rams suiting up. In the East-West Shrine Game, it was tight end Kivon Cartwright and linebacker Cory James, while offensive lineman Sam Carlson and cornerback…...
Next Level Rams are everywhere you look. On Sunday, Shaquil Barrett will represent Colorado State Rams football when he suits up with the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots. In his second season, Barrett’s been an impressive pass-rusher, and along with his special teams skills, he’s been notable all year long. Crockett Gillmore…...
Sometimes, stats can be truly telling. The 870 combined total yards of offense Saturday night in San Antonio should explain some of the story; it was an offensive shootout from both teams. The Colorado State Rams and UTSA Roadrunners went back and forth, making one explosive play after another. Yes, CSU’s defense was anything but perfect Saturday night in…...
Like a roller coaster, the Colorado State Rams defense started high, but went through multiple ups and downs in their 20-23 loss to the Minnesota Golden Gophers Saturday. The Rams defense continued the momentum they built up last week in the blowout victory over Savannah State, stonewalling the Golden Gophers’ offensive attack over and over again to start the contest.…...
A head coach is an enigma. He has public persona and one players see behind the scenes, as well. Every player that BSN has interviewed during Colorado State Rams fall camp has told a long tale about their coach, Mike Bobo. They don’t speak about his impressive record with the Georgia Bulldogs, the players he helped produce or how hard…...
Defense wins championships. That’s the old adage, anyway. The Colorado State Rams football team wants nothing more than to be champions of the Mountain West, which would likely set them up with a top-notch bowl game and national recognition. All throughout fall camp, head coach Mike Bobo has said he expects his team to prepare and practice like champions…...
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