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The top five* recruits for the Colorado State Rams 2017 recruiting class according to 247 Sports composite ratings.
Christian Cumber, Defensive Back
Height: 6’ 0”
Weight: 190 pounds
School: Mullen High School, Denver, Colorado
247 Sports Composite Rating: 85.03
2016 stats: 12 games, 54 tackles, 2 interceptions, 1 forced fumble
Christian Cumber is going to come into this Rams secondary and contribute. He has the size and skills to not only add depth, but be a play maker in the Rams secondary.
Marcus McElroy, Jr., Running Back
Height: 5’ 11”
Weight: 202 pounds
School: Mullen High School, Denver, Colorado
247 Sports Composite Rating: 84.96
2016 stats: 12 games, 153 carries, 1175 rushing yards, 17 rushing touchdowns, 11 receptions, 98 receiving yards
Marcus McElroy is an explosive back who is joining an already explosive backfield. One of the top recruits in the state.
Ellison Hubbard, Defensive Tackle
Height: 6’ 2”
Weight: 260 pounds
School: Grayson High School, Loganville, Georgia
247 Sports Composite Rating: 84.47
2016 stats: 15 games, 58 tackles, 8 sacks, 28 quarterback pressures
Helped Grayson to the Class 7A Georgia State championship. Attended same high school as former Ram Fred Zerblis. Is expected play either defensive end or defensive tackle.
Warren Jackson, Wide Receiver
Height: 6’ 5”
Weight: 196 pounds
School: Bishop Alemany High School, Mission Hills, California
247 Sports Composite Rating: 83.97
2016 stats: 10 games, 57 catches, 955 yards, 7 touchdowns.
Warren Jackson is a another weapon in an already loaded Rams receiving core. His height and hand strength make him a go up and get it type of receiver. He also can run routes effectively. Jackson will be a dangerous threat in the red zone.
Justice McCoy
Height: 6’ 1”
Weight: 186 pounds
School: Saint Augustine High School, New Orleans, Louisiana
247 Sports Composite Rating: 83.95
2016 stats: 12 games, 118 completions, 201 pass attempts, 1543 passing yards, 11 passing touchdowns, 7 interceptions, 126 carries, 634 rushing yards, 15 rushing touchdowns
Justice McCoy is a dual-threat Quarterback for the Rams. He was one of the first recruits the Rams went after in the 2017 class. Expect McCoy to have his own package in the Rams offense.
*Preston Williams, Wide Receiver
Height: 6’ 4”
Weight: 209 pounds
School: University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee
247 Sports Composite Rating: 97.63 (in high school)
2016 stats: 6 games, 9 catches, 89 yards
Williams is being included because of the high profile nature of his transfer, having departed the University of Tennessee midway through the 2016 season. Willaims will sit out the 2017 season and have two years of eligibility starting in 2018. Out of high school, was a 5 star recruit according to 247 Sports and Scout. Was a 4 star recruit according to ESPN, Rivals, and the 247 Sports composite rating.
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