CSU Has Wave of Commitments for 2024 After Recruiting Weekend
-- This weekend’s conference opener against the San Jose Spartans was an important contest for the Rams, and this impact wasn’t limited to Colorado State starting out on the right foot for their 2024 MWC campaign. Jay Norvell and staff placed more than just the result on the line, with CSU hosting their top recruiting targets this week. The bet paid off, with Canvas Stadium treating their top targets to a throughly dominating victory, capping off a very Fort Collins visit that also included a hike to local landmark Horsetooth Mountain and its famous Aggie “A”.
The commitments came in soon after, headlined by the two four-star recruits on CSU’s recruiting board, DT Adrian Paris and CB Eduardo Paulo.
Paris, hailing from Papillion, Nebraska, measures in at 6’1” and 282 lbs. He’s currently considered the #1 recruit in the state of Nebraska, and him choosing the Rams over his native Cornhuskers was a major coup for Colorado State.
He’s known for his pass rushing ability, and CSU hopes he’ll be a natural star for them on the defensive line as they deal with restocking a defensive tackle group that will have 4 graduating seniors after the season.
Paulo, a 5’11”, 209 lb defensive back from Gilbert, Arizona, similarly chose the Rams over an in-state P4 program, with Colorado State collecting his signature over Arizona State. Playing primarily cornerback in high school, Paulo is particularly known for his zone coverage skills. Where this means he ends up positionally for the Rams is a bit of toss-up, but with 8(!) current seniors in their defensive backfield, he’s sure to get plenty of playing time.
For both Paris and Paulo, remaining within a reasonable distance from home was a top priority, and CSU’s location played right into their hands. The ability to be within one day’s travel from their hometowns reassured them, especially concerning having friends and family see them in person.
Additionally, the Rams coaching staff is very high on their new three-star commits, linebacker J.P. Boger (Las Vegas, NV) and DT Tyler Centeio (Chandler, AZ). Both of them only received one other G6 offer, but Norvell and co. think that they’ve found a couple of under appreciated talents that could end up being amongst the next generation of stars in Fort Collins.
