Colorado’s hard-earned, special-teams-first DB with real leadership juice
In the 2025 season, Ben Finneseth emerged as a reliable Colorado defensive back and special-teams difference-maker, finishing with 27 tackles, 1 quarterback hit, and 1 fumble recovery while starting six games. What makes him stand out isn’t flashy stat stuffing—it’s durability, persistence, and coach-trusted versatility after walking on in 2021, earning a scholarship, and fighting through multiple injuries to become a core piece of the Buffs. At 6-foot-2, 205 pounds, he brings size, toughness, and a blue-collar mentality that fits teams needing a dependable, high-effort secondary piece.
