Weston Richburg

brad meester, jaguars -- durable, intelligent and a better athlete than most give him credit for, richburg somewhat anonymously emerged as one of the country's best over his collegiate career, similar to the way meester proved quietly dependable for the jaguars.

--Rob Rang (2/3/14)

strengths

Prototypical build for an interior lineman with a powerful, square frame to handle bull rushers and good initial quickness and overall athleticism to block on the move. Good upper body strength to move the defensive tackle and has the balance and quickness to turn and seal his opponent from the action.

effective run blocker, but isn't a mauler with dominating leg drive. he could also stand to show a little more nasty to his play. possesses the athleticism to handle guard duties but has only started three games there in his career - the first three games of his career.

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weaknesses

Some questions about level of competition, though Richburg played well against top opponents when CSU faced them, including Alabama in 2013.

often asked to pull on sweeps, screens and shows impressive quickness and change of direction for a man of his size. intelligent. makes all of the line calls and keeps his head on a swivel to help teammates when uncovered.

Durable. Started all 49 games of his career.

Earned first-team all-district honors as a senior lineman

A team captain, helped the Falcons to a flawless 10-0 regular season and a district title

Recorded two sacks as a senior defensive lineman

BHS lost in the first round of the 2A Division I playoffs to eventual state champ Muleshoe

Played quarterback and linebacker as a freshman before growing out of the positions

Holds a school record in the shot put with a throw of 60 feet, 1 inch, the fourth-best throw by a Texas prep athlete in any classification and worthy of the Texas Class 2A gold medal

Also was a hurdler on his track team earlier in high school

Also played basketball

Head football coach was David Flowers

Chose CSU over an offer from TCU

Owned a 3.4 GPA.

Given name Weston Blaine Richburg

Born on July 9, 1991, in Louisville, Ky.

Son of Danny and Ruth Richburg

Has a younger brother and a younger sister

Two relatives played football at Texas Tech, Nathan and Aubrey Richburg

A member of the National Honor Society

Helped members of the Boys and Girls Club of Larimer County with homework and reading, and also participated in the club's sports programs in March before the `10 season

Has made several appearances visiting with developmentally disabled kids at Respite Care of Fort Collins, in February 2010, February 2011 and July 2011

For a month during the summer of 2010, interacted with low-income Linton Elementary students at a local clubhouse, in conjunction with the Larimer County Food Bank, Fort Collins Recreation and Vineyard church

Will complete his bachelor's degree in animal science this summer, and will be pursuing a second degree while playing his final season in 2013

.Hometown: Bushland, Texas.