A prolific college slot receiver and dangerous punt returner who followed Deion Sanders from Florida Atlantic to Colorado before the Ravens drafted him.
LaJohntay Wester left college football as one of the most productive receivers of his era, then gave Baltimore a sixth-round dynamic playmaker and punt returner. At 5-foot-9, his game has drawn comparisons to Ravens Pro Bowler Zay Flowers for its combination of size, toughness and big-play ability.
Path to the league
Wester began his career at Florida Atlantic, where he became the program's all-time leader in career receptions among the sport's top producers, finishing as the sixth-leading receiver in FBS history with 326 catches and the active leader in consecutive games with a reception at 50. He transferred to Colorado for his final season under Deion Sanders, catching 74 passes for 931 yards and 10 touchdowns while starting 12 of 13 games. The Ravens drafted him in the sixth round with the 203rd overall pick in 2025.
Career highlights
Wester's college career was defined by remarkable consistency, and he also carried a dangerous return game to the next level, scoring twice on punt returns and averaging 11.2 yards per return during his time at Florida Atlantic and Colorado. His four-year rookie contract with Baltimore was worth a reported $4.4 million.
2025 season recap
As a rookie, Wester worked into Baltimore's receiver rotation and return game, with the team hoping his college production and playmaking ability would translate to a role as both a slot target and punt returner.
Sources
- Baltimore Ravens: Ravens Draft Wide Receiver LaJohntay Wester in Sixth Round (No. 203)
- University of Colorado Athletics: LaJohntay Wester Drafted By The Baltimore Ravens
- ESPN: LaJohntay Wester
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Wide Receiver
- Group
- offense
- College
- Colorado
- Hometown
- Palmetto, FL, USA
- Age
- 24
- Status
- active
