Colorado University Athletics

2026 Spring Football Roster

Lamont Lester Jr.
Jersey Number 56

Lamont Lester Jr.

  • Position:
    Defensive Line
  • Height:
    6-2
  • Weight:
    230
  • Class:
    Sophomore
  • Hometown:
    Ramsey, N.J.
  • High School:
    Don Bosco Prep
  • Prev School:
    Monmouth
AS A TRANSFER
  • Rated as a three-star transfer prospect by 247 Sports.
  • Listed as the No. 524 player in the transfer portal and the No. 60 edge as of January 16, 2026.
  • Enters Colorado as an undergraduate transfer with three years to play three.
AT MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY (2024-2025)
  • Played in all 12 games during the 2025 season, making three starts.
  • He totaled 37 tackles, 17 unassisted tackles, 10 quarterback hits, 11.5 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and one pass deflection.
  • Named the CAA Defensive Rookie of the Year.
  • Awarded First Team All-CAA as a defensive lineman.
  • Finished tied for second in the CAA and 11th nationally in sacks. He contributed to at least one sack in nine of 12 contests while emerging as one of the nation's most disruptive young defenders.
  • Added midseason to the 2025 Jerrry Rice Award, which honors the freshman playter of the year in FCS football.
  • Played in one game on the defense line as a true freshman.
  • Made his collegiate debut in the win over No. 8/9 Villanova.
AT DON BOSCO PREP HIGH SCHOOL
  • Played defensive end at Don Bosco Prep High School for head coach Dan Sabella.
  • First Team All-State and All-County defensive line as a senior.
  • First Team All-County defensive line as a junior.
  • Second Team All-County as a sophomore.
  • First Team All-League as a freshman.
  • Recorded 21 sacks and 200+ total tackles.
  • A key contributor to 25 career wins in four seasons, including nine as a junior.
  • Offensively, scored three touchdowns while lined up at running back.
  • Also competed in wrestling and track and field.
PERSONAL
  • Lamont Lester Jr. is the son of Sharon Holmes and Lamont Lester Sr.
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