BOULDER, CO.- Prime came calling!`
Earlier this morning (January 9), Florida Atlantic University’s star wide receiver, LaJohntay Wester announced his intent to transfer to the University of Colorado. Wester made the decision pubic via his Twitter and Instagram accounts.
I’m coming 🦬‼️@ShedeurSanders pic.twitter.com/bauBOa2cJI
— lajohntay la’jay wester (@la_wester) January 9, 2024
BREAKING: FAU transfer WR Lajohntay Wester has committed to Colorado🦬
— On3 (@On3sports) January 9, 2024
Wester had 108 receptions for 1,168 yards and 8 TDs during the 2023 season👀https://t.co/jcXcmOK2iX pic.twitter.com/Tj0kurhAyH
In FAU’s inaugural season in the American Athletic Conference, Wester exploded onto the national scene. In 2023, LaJohntay Wester recorded:
108 Receptions (2 National)
1,168 Receiving Yards (9 National)
9 Offensive Touchdowns
278 Punt Return Yards (5 National)
1 Return Touchdown
LaJohntay Wester is an electric football player. CU got better today. pic.twitter.com/c7JjlcyyAT
— Jake Schwanitz (@JakeDNVR) January 9, 2024
Lajohntay Wester is also a great returner
— DNVR Buffs (@DNVR_Buffs) January 9, 2024
Had the punter lost on this TD 😂
pic.twitter.com/0dITX63yRV
Throughout the season, Wester received numerous accolades for his performance, including: AAC Special Teams Player of the Year, 2023 FWAA All-American. LaJohntay also became FAU’s leader in career receptions and became the first Owl to record over 100 receptions in a season.
𝕬𝖑𝖑-𝕬𝖒𝖊𝖗𝖎𝖈𝖆𝖓1️⃣
— Florida Atlantic Football (@FAUFootball) December 11, 2023
After a record-breaking season, @TheFWAA has named @la_wester a 1st Team All-American!#TriCountyTakeover#WinningInParadise pic.twitter.com/oqEW32BmZt
🏈𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫🏈
— The American (@American_Conf) November 29, 2023
LaJohntay Wester x @FAUFootball #AmericanFB pic.twitter.com/bDdKV0Ywhq
Following his breakout season, Wester officially entered the transfer portal on December 15, 2023. Shortly after declaring, numerous Power 5 schools such as Pitt, West Virginia, Auburn and Colorado offered the 5 foot 9 3-Star.
On January 7th 2024, Colorado’s star quarterback, Shedeur Sanders, tweeted that he “wants Wester in Boulder”.
We want @la_wester in Boulder
— Shedeur Sanders (@ShedeurSanders) January 8, 2024
Lajohntay Wester is really a Buff🥹 #SkoBuffs #WeComing pic.twitter.com/QKpTZUNDPP
— GUCCE🦬🐦⬛ (@LJSZN) January 9, 2024
Congratulations LaJohntay on committing to Colorado! It’s been an absolute pleasure covering you as an Owl. Go be great!