Three Colorado edge rushers ranked top-10 by PFF in Big 12
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 5:04 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Three edge rushers from Colorado have been recognized as among the top-10 returning players in the Big 12 by Pro Football Focus. Lamont Lester Jr., Toby Anene, and Balasama Kamara received high grades, with Lester earning the highest at 91.5. The trio is expected to significantly impact Colorado’s defensive line this season. Colorado's defensive unit has undergone a complete transformation with all positions filled by incoming transfers, many of whom were productive at their previous schools.
- •Lamont Lester Jr. ranks first with a grade of 91.5.
- •Toby Anene is positioned seventh at 83.5, and Kamara eighth at 82.9.
- •All three edge rushers are transfers joining a restructured defensive line.
- •Lester had an impressive season at Monmouth prior to joining Colorado.
- •Anene and Kamara also posted strong defensive stats at their previous schools.
- 5:04 PMYahoo Sports — Three Colorado edge rushers earn top-10 returning grades from PFF
"Three Colorado transfers rank among PFF's 10 highest-graded returning Big 12 edge defenders, including one Buff earning the top spot.
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