The Colorado Rookie Who Could Outshine Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter

Wester ended the exhibition slate with four catches for 69 yards, including a 30-yard snag against the Colts. He unsurprisingly cracked the Ravens’ 53-man roster, though Baltimore listed him as a fourth-string receiver and returner ahead of the Sept. 7 opener against Josh Allen’s Buffalo Bills.

Don’t let a preseason depth chart deter you, though. We’re all-in on Wester, and we’ll go so far as to say he’ll have a more productive rookie year than Sanders or Hunter.

Could LaJohntay Wester Be the Best Colorado Rookie in 2025?

As things stand, a theoretical battle between the best Colorado rookie — at least, in terms of Sanders, Wester, and Hunter — really comes down to Wester and Hunter. Sanders is the Browns’ fourth-string quarterback, and there’s no reason to believe that Kevin Stefanski will turn to him if needed.

Wester might be small, but his athleticism and 4.46 40-yard dash could make him a successful gadget player in the Ravens’ offense. Hunter is obviously guaranteed a starting spot, though we’ll see how the Jaguars divide the reigning Heisman Trophy winner’s snaps at receiver and cornerback.

As for Wester, we won’t be surprised if the Ravens find a spot for him to excel. NFL Media’s Lance Zierlein praised Wester’s speed and “good use of frame” during a pre-draft scouting report, though he expressed concerns about Wester’s history of drops.

“Wester is built for longer routes with softer angles, allowing him to build separation,” Zierlein wrote. “He’s less effective with wiggle routes underneath.”

All of that sounds great when imagining a role for him on the Ravens. Playmakers find their way onto the field, and Wester is a weapon waiting to be unveiled on offense and special teams.