LaJohntay Wester is a 5-foot-10, 163-pound wide receiver from Sanford, Florida, who played for the Colorado Buffaloes during the 2024 college football season. In his senior year, Wester started all 13 games, recording 74 receptions for 931 yards and 10 touchdowns, averaging 12.6 yards per catch. He also contributed on special teams with 9 punt returns for 108 yards and 1 touchdown, and 14 kick returns for 210 yards, averaging 12.0 and 14.0 yards per return, respectively. Notably, he had a standout performance against Baylor, catching a 43-yard Hail Mary pass from quarterback Shedeur Sanders as time expired to force overtime, a game in which the Buffaloes won 38-31 .
Prior to transferring to Colorado, Wester played at Florida Atlantic University (FAU), where he became the school's all-time leading receiver. In his final season at FAU in 2023, he recorded 108 receptions for 1,168 yards and 8 touchdowns, earning First-team All-AAC honors and being named the AAC Special Teams Player of the Year . Over his collegiate career, he accumulated 326 receptions for 3,634 yards and 31 touchdowns. Known for his quickness, route-running ability, and versatility, Wester declared for the 2025 NFL Draft following the 2024 season. His combination of skills has drawn attention from NFL scouts as he prepares to transition to the professional level.
