You know the stars: Who will be the other key pass-catchers for Colorado State football?

The big two are well established.

The Colorado State football receiving group had two big offseason wins when Tory Horton opted to return to the Rams instead of head to the NFL and Justus Ross-Simmons stayed instead of chasing the allure of a big NIL bag elsewhere.

Those decisions meant the top two in the receiving pecking order were established.

But for this offense to fully click to help the Rams finally reach postseason play again, more pass-catchers are needed.

Ross-Simmons is missing spring ball after shoulder surgery and Horton has missed time due to illness, so the large group of receivers behind them are getting a chance to prove themselves.

“I think the way we’ve recruited the past few years, we’re finally sitting at a good spot where I think we’ll be in good shape if guys keep getting better and better and guys stay healthy,” receivers coach and recruiting star Chad Savage said. “I think we’re in a better position than we’ve been before.”

Here’s a look at the candidates to be next in line in the pass-catching game for CSU this fall. In an ideal season, five or six pass-catchers would have 30 catches or more in this offense.

Colorado State football player Dylan Goffney makes a catch during spring practice on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

First candidate is Goffney, who will likely start in the slot with Horton and Ross-Simmons on the outside. The SMU transfer was up-and-down for the Rams last year, with some big moments but also dry games. He had 23 catches for 293 yards and two touchdowns. Goffney (who has switched from the No. 6 to No. 5 jersey) has been a spring standout with consistently good performances.

“Goffney’s been great. I think he’s got a different mindset than he had last fall and I think it just comes from being more comfortable,” Savage said. “He’s playing confident. His…

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Publish date : 2024-04-11 00:00:39

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