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2009 (Freshman): Played in three games...Had two catches for 60 yards...Made his college debut late in 35-20 win vs. Nevada (Sept. 19), entering on offense...In loss at No. 8 TCU (Oct. 17), saw first-quarter action and late in game, made his first career reception, a spectacular finger-tip grab on a pass from Jon Eastman, good for 44 yards...Injured his shoulder on the play and sat out losses vs. San Diego State (Oct. 24), vs. Air Force (Oct. 31) and at UNLV (Nov. 7)...Returned to action in last-second loss at New Mexico (Nov. 21), catching a 16-yard pass for first-down yardage on a game-tying TD drive in the first quarter. 2008: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility. High School: A first-team all-district selection as a senior cornerback in 2007 at Lamar High School in Arlington, Texas, started at cornerback for legendary head coach Eddy Peach...Also played wide receiver...Had 22 tackles, two INTs and eight passes broken up as a senior, when the Vikings finished 6-4 in the talent-rich District 8-5A...Also caught six passes for 212 yards...Against DeSoto in 2007, intercepted a third-quarter pass and returned it more than 50 yards, just shy of the end zone...Lettered two years in football and once in track...Played against new CSU teammate Mychal Sisson (Duncanville)...Will become the second known Lamar High School product to play for Steve Fairchild (RB Fred Jackson, Buffalo Bills)...Lettered in track and played basketball at LHS...Also received interest from Missouri, Southern Methodist and Toledo. Personal: Given name Byron Earl Steele Jr. ...Born May 21, 1990, in Fort Worth, Texas...Parents are Byron and Ethel Steele...Has four sisters...Undeclared, interested in business or mechanical engineering as a major at Colorado State...Hometown: Arlington, Texas.
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