Jakob Buys

Photo by: Tommy Joe Waido

Photo by: Abbie Parr

Position:
Defensive Line
Height:
6-4
Weight:
280
Class:
Redshirt Senior
Hometown:
Arvada, Colo.
High School:
Ralston Valley HS

Career Highs:

Tackles: 4- Colorado, 2016

2017 (Senior): Started all 13 games, tallying 19 tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, a fumble recovery and two quarterback hurries.

Tallied two tackles and a quarterback hurry against No. 1-ranked Alabama (Sept. 16).
Recorded two tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and 1.0 sack in the win at Utah State (Oct. 7).
Logged his third sack of the season and recovered a fumble in the win at New Mexico (Oct. 20).

2016 (Junior): Played in all 13 games and started eight at defensive tackle, recording 25 tackles, 3.0 sacks, two quarterback hurries and a pass breakup.

Recorded his first career sack in a season-opening loss to Colorado (Sept. 2).
Had at least a half tackle for loss in three consecutive games to begin the season (Sept. 2-17).
Recorded a career-most five tackles at Air Force (Nov. 12).

2015 (Sophomore): Appeared in 10 games, recording seven tackles.

Recorded his first career tackle in CSU's season-opening victory over Savannah State (Sept. 5)... Finished the game with three tackles.

2014 (Freshman): Played in 10 games, appearing mainly on several special teams units... Blocked a punt vs. Nevada (10/11) after beating two blockers, which set up a CSU field goal.

2013 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.

High School:

Is a 2013 graduate of Ralston Valley High School in Arvada, Colo.
Was a two-time All-North Metro honoree for his performance on the Mustangs' defensive line.
As a senior in 2012, named team captain by Ralston Valley's coaching staff.
Helped lead the Mustangs to the semifinals of the 2012 Colorado 5A championships before losing to Cherokee Trail... Finished the 2012 season with an 11-2 record and in the process won the North Metro Conference championship.
Head football coach was Matt Loyd.
Also was a member of Ralston Valley’s baseball, wrestling and track & field teams, earning eight total letters.

Personal: Born July 22, 1994 in Arvada, Colo. ... Parents are Dwight and Nancy Buys... Has a twin brother, Justin, and an older sister, Jordyn... Majoring in business administration with a focus in finance and a minor in business management.