Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders’ love for all of his players is well-documented. With several of his players heading into the 2025 NFL Draft with high aspirations, he has big hopes for each one of them.
One such player looking to capitalize on his opportunity is wide receiver LaJohntay Wester.
Deion Sanders’ Three-Word Reaction After LaJohntay Wester Receives Combine Invite
Wester, who is practicing for the East-West Shrine Bowl, received big news on Jan. 27 — he landed an invite to the 2025 NFL Combine.
The invite was always on the cards after Wester was named one of the top performers through two practices for Colorado’s postseason bowl game.
The wide receiver shared the news on X:
“Been working and praying 🙏🏽💯It’s always on God timing, never on yours…”
Been working and praying 🙏🏽💯it’s always on God timing never on yours…#TheOne pic.twitter.com/8SpOQzUnEJ
— lajohntay la’jay wester (@la_wester) January 28, 2025
Upon learning the news, Sanders was filled with gratitude seeing one of his students receiving a big opportunity ahead of the draft in April.
Sharing Wester’s announcement, Sanders added a simple yet powerful reaction: “God is incredible!”
For Wester, the invitation to the NFL Scouting Combine is just the beginning. The event will give him an opportunity to showcase his talents in front of NFL coaches, scouts, and executives ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.
When Could LaJohntay Wester Get Drafted?
Wester was drafted in the seventh round in this PFN mock draft — however, across the scouting landscape, Wester has a range of projections.
The former Florida Atlantic star, who transferred to Colorado for his final collegiate season, put together an impressive career, amassing 3,634 receiving yards and 31 touchdowns over five seasons.
The standout receiver and return specialist was a key part of Sanders’ program, which went 9-4 on the season and barely missed out on the Big 12 title game.
In his final collegiate campaign, he recorded 74 receptions for 931 yards (12.6 avg) and 10 touchdowns. On special teams, he contributed with a punt return touchdown.
Wester’s best season statistically was in 2023 when he played for the Owls. That year, he set personal highs with 108 receptions for 1,168 yards and eight touchdowns. He also recorded 278 punt return yards and a touchdown.
The NFL Scouting Combine gives Wester an opportunity to improve his draft profile and raise his stock from late seventh round/UDFA to earlier on Day 3.