AURORA | Rangeview’s Richard King became one of the first commitments to the new Colorado State football regime.
According to rivals.com, late last week, the 6-foot-5, 250-pound King — who played defensive line and tight end for the South Metro League champion Raiders in 2014 — committed to the Rams and new head coach Mike Bobo.
Though a bit unknown on the national scene, King received second team all-league accolades at both of his positions as he helped Rangeview to a 7-3 record and a fifth straight league championship under former coach Dave Gonzales.
“One of the main reasons I chose CSU was because of the location,” King told the Rangeview Raider Review. “I want my family to be able to watch me play my heart out on the field for them; I want to lead by example and show the younger generations that they can achieve their dreams.”
As a defensive lineman, King made 36 total tackles, with 10 of them for a loss, including two sacks, while he caught just five passes for 63 yards as a tight end, but three of those catches went for touchdowns.
King becomes the first Division I commitment for the Rangeview football program since quarterback Jaleel Awini — the Gatorade Colorado Player of the Year in 2010 — pledged to the Air Force Academy. Awini is currently on the roster at the University of Colorado.
Additionally, defensive lineman Jaelon Wright announced his commitment to Fort Lewis.
The 6-foot, 198-pound Wright — who along with King helped lead Rangeview to the championship in the annual Hog Wars linemen strength and teamwork competition prior to the season — led the Raiders with 5.5 sacks. He also made 41 tackles, including 10.5 for loss
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I’m so very proud of my nephew Richard King, keep up the great job ♡ love you Auntie JULIA.