CSU’s Trey Jarrells running for Grossmont Community College (Hal Summers, Grossmont Community College)
Colorado State’s Monday night scrimmage at Hughes Stadium was closed to the media (and everyone else), but the Rams released statistics afterwards that showed that JC transfer Trey Jarrells was the top ground gainer, with 46 yards on seven carries, with a long run of 15 yards.
The other contenders for the No. 1 running back spot didn’t get as much work, with Alabama transfer Dee Hart gaining 18 yards on three carries and Jasen Oden Jr., the converted defensive back listed at the top of the media guide depth chart going into preseason practices, with five rushes for 15 yards.
Garrett Grayson was 19-for-25 passing, for 188 yards and two touchdowns. But the other three quarterbacks also were impressive statistically. True freshman Coleman Key was 10-12, for 138 yards and two TDS; redshirt freshman Nick Stevens was 11-18, for 125 yards; and redshirt sophomore Craig Leonard was 4-5, for 51 yards.
True freshman Deionte Gaines was the top receiver, with six catches for 64; and Rashard Higgins also caught six passes, but only for 24 yards. The four touchdown completions went to Elroy Masters Jr., Jack Spady, Charles Lovett and Higgins.
The Rams will be back on the practice field Tuesday afternoon as preparations continue for the Aug. 29 opener in Denver against Colorado.
Terry Frei: tfrei@denverpost.com or www.twitter.com/TFrei
