How Colorado football players performed in NFL preseason Week 2
Shedeur Sanders and former Colorado stars shined during the second week of NFL preseason action.
The second week of the NFL preseason concluded on Sunday, but through Saturday's games, Colorado football players have demonstrated standout performances. Shedeur Sanders emerged as the highlight of the week, starting for the Browns and showcasing his credentials as a potential starting quarterback. Other notable players included wide receivers Jimmy Horn Jr., Will Sheppard, and LaJohntay Wester.
Wester and Sheppard each scored touchdown receptions, while Horn Jr. exhibited his speed on an end-around carry. Here is how these former Buffs performed in Week 2 of the preseason.
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders finished with a solid day, completing 9 of 11 passes for 74 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Sanders showcased his trademark accuracy and had a significant chance to earn the starting quarterback position with the Browns. Wide receiver Will Sheppard had the standout performance of the week with six receptions for 47 yards and a touchdown.
His spectacular toe-tap touchdown grab could have solidified his place on the 53-man roster. Wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. demonstrated his speed with a 39-yard rush on an end-around play. Horn Jr. is expected to secure his spot on the Panthers' roster as their primary punt returner. Wide receiver LaJohntay Wester had five receptions for 24 yards and a touchdown, along with three returns for 60 yards.
Wester is in a similar position to Horn Jr., seemingly locked in as one of the Ravens' trusted returners. Safety Cam Ron Silmon-Craig had a total of four tackles during the preseason, and his roster status remains uncertain. He could potentially become a backup safety for the team. Defensive back Isaiah Oliver logged two tackles and an interception, but his ability to play multiple positions on the secondary does not make him a standout corner, safety, or nickelback.
Regardless, Oliver is a near lock to make the Arizona Cardinals' 53-man roster. Defensive lineman Amari McNeill had two tackles, one sack, one tackle for loss, and a quarterback hit. McNeill, an undrafted defensive lineman, is close to securing a spot on the Chiefs' Week 1 roster.
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