Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver LaJohntay Wester had a strong showing at practice in the lead-up to the upcoming East-West Shrine Bowl, capped off by a stunning sideline catch. The popular X profile “@DNVR_Buffs” posted a clip of the catch, along with a caption highlighting how nice the route and catch were.
Wester will be a member of the West Division wide receivers group that is coached by Arizona Cardinals assistant quarterbacks coach Connor Senger.
Social Media Reaction to LaJohntay Wester’s Remarkable Catch
“@DNVR_Buffs” posted the clip about Wester and outlined how impressive the catch was.
“LaJohntay’s route: 😮💨 LaJohntay’s catch: 🥶,” the post was captioned.
LaJohntay's route: 😮💨
LaJohntay's catch: 🥶 pic.twitter.com/Bo9YJ3muwY— DNVR Buffs (@DNVR_Buffs) January 26, 2025
In response, one individual outlined how Wester was someone to keep an eye on in the lead-up to the 2025 NFL Draft.
“Lajohntay a sleeper he moving on up,” they said.
Lajohntay a sleeper he moving on up
— WATT FOR MVP (@childishhagino) January 26, 2025
Next, one person compared Wester’s talent to Houston Texans star wide receiver Tank Dell, who has been dominant since arriving on the NFL stage due to his mix of speed and sharp route-running ability.
“He gone be like tank dell,” they stated.
He gone be like tank dell
— RELLZ FARGO💰 (@tdr_teeski) January 27, 2025
Finally, one social media user detailed how they would love to see Wester be drafted by and join the Denver Broncos franchise.
“Been saying for a while I’d love him as a Denver Bronco,” they explained.
Been saying for a while I’d love him as a Denver Bronco.
— Michael Harrison (@HarrisonMJ1967) January 26, 2025
Wester’s 2025 NFL Draft Projection
Wester transferred to the Buffaloes from Florida Atlantic prior to this season. He had a successful season playing with star quarterback Shedeur Sanders and was extremely productive in his role. On the year, Wester had 74 receptions for 931 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns in the process.
This strong season has made Wester a name to watch in the 2025 NFL Draft. In College Football Network’s recent Top 300 Big Board, Wester was labeled the No. 159th best prospect available.
CFN’s Big Board ranks each prospect purely on talent without considering positional value or NFL team needs, something that tends to strongly influence draft position.
As is evident, Wester has the ability to make a difference at the professional level. He is extremely quick and agile, something that allows him to create separation with ease.
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Furthermore, Wester has strong hands and is a good route runner, being able to sharply change direction with ease. These skills were on display in his recent catch at the Shrine Bowl practice and are what make him an exciting prospect for the NFL moving forward.
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