LaJohntay Wester

LaJohntay Wester
No. 10 – Baltimore Ravens
PositionsWide receiver, punt returner
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (2002-03-29) March 29, 2002
Palmetto, Florida, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Listed weight170 lb (77 kg)
Career information
High schoolPalmetto
College
NFL draft2025: 6th round, 203rd overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Return yards444
Stats at Pro Football Reference

LaJohntay Wester (born March 29, 2002) is an American professional football wide receiver and punt returner for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida Atlantic Owls and Colorado Buffaloes. Wester was selected by the Ravens in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL draft.

Early life

Wester attended Palmetto High School in Palmetto, Florida.[1] As a senior, Wester hauled in 35 receptions for 758 yards and eight touchdowns before committing to play college football at Florida Atlantic University.[2]

College career

FAU

During his freshman season in 2020, Wester recorded 17 catches for 114 yards and a touchdown.[3] He followed that up the next season, tallying 65 receptions for 702 yards and four touchdowns.[4][5] In 2023, Wester became the school's all-time leading receiver.[2] He finished the season with 108 receptions for 1,168 yards and eight touchdowns, being named to the First-team All-AAC, and being named the AAC special teams player of the year.[6][7] He was also named a First-team All-American as a punt returner.[8] On December 15, 2023, Wester entered the transfer portal.[9]

Colorado

On January 10, 2024, Wester announced that he would be transferring to the University of Colorado Boulder to play for the Colorado Buffaloes.[10][11] On September 21, 2024, Wester caught a 43-yard Hail Mary pass from Shedeur Sanders as time expired, to force overtime against Baylor, a game in which the Buffaloes won 38-31.[12][13]

Statistics

Year Team Games Receiving Rushing Punt returns Kick returns
GPGSRecYdsAvgTDAttYdsAvgTDRetYdsAvgTDRetYdsAvgTD
2020Florida Atlantic 91171146.718344.3010898.901226021.70
2021Florida Atlantic 1296570210.845295.80191296.80000.00
2022Florida Atlantic 12116271911.68151067.11141369.70000.00
2023Florida Atlantic 12121081,16810.888445.511427819.9123015.00
2024Colorado 13127493112.610100.00910812.0111414.00
Career[14]58453263,63411.131372135.826674011.221530420.30

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jump
5 ft 9+5⁄8 in
(1.77 m)		163 lb
(74 kg)		29+3⁄4 in
(0.76 m)		8+5⁄8 in
(0.22 m)		6 ft 0+5⁄8 in
(1.84 m)		4.46 s1.53 s2.59 s4.50 s7.25 s32.0 in
(0.81 m)		10 ft 1 in
(3.07 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[15][16]

Baltimore Ravens

Wester was selected by the Baltimore Ravens with the 203rd overall pick in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL draft.[17]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Year Team Games Punt returns Kick returns Fumbles
GPGSRetYdsAvgLngTDRetYdsAvgLngTDFumLost
2025BAL 1701619812.43501024624.632021
Career 1701619812.43501024624.632021

References

  1. ↑ Dill, Jason (September 6, 2019). "Meet the 'Ice Gang.' Palmetto High's four senior wide receivers are as cool as ice". Bradenton Herald. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  2. 1 2 Maffezzoli, Dennis (September 22, 2023). "LaJohntay Wester now Florida Atlantic's all-time leading receiver". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
  3. ↑ Furlow, Reese (October 20, 2021). "FAU football: Freshman receiver LaJohntay Wester now running with the wolves". The Palm Beach Post. Archived from the original on December 8, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  4. ↑ Priester, Cameron (October 20, 2022). "FAU Football: Wide receiver LaJohntay Wester's receiving ability helps him stand out from the rest". University Press. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  5. ↑ Weinberger, Zach (November 11, 2022). "Wester Brothers hoping to help FAU win Shula Bowl, become bowl eligible". The Palm Beach Post. Archived from the original on January 12, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  6. ↑ Procter, Scott (January 8, 2024). "3 reasons why Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders wants FAU transfer LaJohntay Wester in Boulder". Fort Collins Coloradoan. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  7. ↑ "LaJohntay Wester named American Athletic Conference special teams player of year". WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm. November 29, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  8. ↑ "LaJohntay Wester: Named First-Team All-America, Sets Records at FAU". BVM Sports. December 11, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  9. ↑ Greenberg, Maddox (December 15, 2023). "FAU Football: LaJohntay Wester enters the transfer portal, potentially ending career at FAU". University Press. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  10. ↑ Dill, Jason (January 10, 2024). "This Palmetto High and FAU star is transferring to play for Deion Sanders in Colorado". Bradenton Herald. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
  11. ↑ Burke, Peter (January 10, 2024). "LaJohntay Wester joining Deion Sanders at Colorado". WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  12. ↑ Masisak, Corey (September 22, 2024). "LaJohntay Wester etches name in CU Buffs football history with Hail Mary from Shedeur Sanders: "There's nothing like it."". The Denver Post. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  13. ↑ Graham, Pat (September 22, 2024). "Sanders connects with Wester on Hail Mary in regulation, Colorado beats Baylor 38-31 in overtime". AP News. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  14. ↑ "LaJohntay Wester College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  15. ↑ Reuter, Chad; Zierlein, Lance. "LaJohntay Wester Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
  16. ↑ "LaJohntay Wester College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
  17. ↑ Mink, Ryan (April 26, 2025). "Ravens Draft Wide Receiver LaJohntay Wester in Sixth Round (No. 203)". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
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