Colorado standout Justin Mayers shares coach Andreu Swasey's glowing compliments as lineman prepares for 2025 NFL draft

Modified Mar 31, 2025 15:44 GMT

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Colorado Buffaloes' offensive lineman Justin Mayers is projected to be a late-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, but one strength coach has high praise for him.

Mayers had an inconsistent 2024 season, as he allowed two sacks, five hurries and seven quarterback pressures in 366 pass-blocking snaps. However, his frame is great to be an offensive guard in the NFL and could be a developmental prospect.

Ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, Buffaloes' strength coach Andreu Swasey had nothing but praise for the star lineman.

"He's a very athletic O-lineman," Swasey said. "When I watch him run, I watch him accelerate. He's very explosive and athletic for his size. He's gonna be able to take advantage of that at the next level. Whatever organization is going to get their hands on him, they are going to pleased with how much of an athlete he is for his size."

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As Swasey says, Mayers is a great athlete, which should help him develop into a better offensive lineman at the pro level.

Mayers began his college career at UTEP before transferring to Colorado for the 2024 season.

Colorado teammate heaps praise on Justin Mayers

Ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, Justin Mayers has been documenting his workouts. In one video, his teammate Tyler Brown was working out with him when he heaped praise on the offensive lineman.

"Played with this awesome guy right here can't wait for him to go pro see him do his thing and pro day and while there and just kick butt at the next level," Brown said on Mayers' YouTube channel.

"He set a great example for everybody here, everybody in the room and so excited to see him just take that next step and achieve his dream, his lifelong dream."

Brown was the starting guard for Colorado in 2024, and he believes Mayers has all the talent to be in the NFL next season.

The 2025 NFL Draft is set for April 24-26 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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An NHL fan his whole life, Cole played rep hockey in Canada from age 5 until 17 and grew up rooting for Martin St. Louis and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His all-time favorite players are Vincent Lecavalier and Steven Stamkos, while Jon Cooper is his favorite coach of all time.

Cole attended Sheridan College and received his journalism degree in 2019. After decades of watching and reporting, he considers his knowledge of sports as his primary strength. He ensures that the same story has been reported by at least two reputed reporters before creating it.

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