Colorado State University Athletics
#NextLevelRams: NFL Update Week 11
11/25/2015 12:00:00 AM | Football
By Grant Larson
Athletics Communications
Colorado State is represented by seven former Rams on current NFL rosters, and one player, Kapri Bibbs, on the Denver Broncos practice squad. This offseason saw offensive tackles Erik Pears signed by the San Francisco 49ers after a four-year stint with the Buffalo Bills, and Shelley Smith signed by the Denver Broncos after spending the previous season with the Miami Dolphins.
Ty Sambrailo was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round, and has started at left tackle through the preseason and first two games of the regular season, and Garrett Grayson was selected in the third round by the New Orleans Saints.
In his second year, Shaquil Barrett has become a mainstay of the Broncos defense after a tremendous preseason in which he recorded 16 tackles, four sacks, and a forced fumble. After spending his rookie season at left guard, Weston Richburg of the New York Giants has returned to his natural position of center, and Crockett Gillmore remains a starting tight end for the Baltimore Ravens.
Below is a look at what the #NextLevelRams did during Week 11 of the NFL season:
Crockett Gillmore (Baltimore Ravens)- Tight end
Despite losing starting QB Joe Flacco for the season with a torn ACL, Crockett Gillmore continued to shine in his breakout season pulling in five catches for a career-high 101 yards in a win against the St. Louis Rams. His 101 receiving yards ranked third amongst tight ends in Week 11, and his 385 receiving yards for the season rank second amongst second-year tight ends, despite being the seventh tight end taken in the 2014 NFL Draft.
Shaquil Barrett (Denver Broncos)- Outside linebacker
In his third career start, Shaquil Barrett recorded three solo tackles and a pass defense in Denver's 17-15 win over the Chicago Bears. The second year linebacker continues to adjust to his new starting role, after serving as Demarcus Ware's primary backup in seven of the Broncos first eight games. His 34 tackles currently ranks seventh on the Broncos roster, and 12th amongst all second-year linebackers.
Erik Pears (San Francisco 49ers)- Starting right tackle
The 49ers had another tough outing this week, falling to the Seattle Seahawks, 29-13. San Francisco was able to move the ball well through the air, but struggled to get the ground game going, picking up just 59 rushing yards. The loss puts the 49ers at 3-7 on the season, and they will look to pick up a much needed win next week against the Arizona Cardinals
Weston Richburg (New York Giants)- Starting center
The New York Giants had a bye during Week 11
Ty Sambrailo (Denver Broncos)- Offensive tackle
Ty Sambrailo remains on season-ending injured reserve due to a torn labrum he suffered Week 3 against the Detroit Lions.
Garrett Grayson (New Orleans Saints)- Backup quarterback
Garrett Grayson did not play in Sunday's loss to the Washington Redskins.
Shelley Smith (Denver Broncos)- Free agent
Shelley Smith was waived by the Denver Broncos this week and is now a free agent
