LaJohntay Wester (born March 29, 2002) is an

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wide receiver for the

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. He previously played for the

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High school career

Wester attended Palmetto High School in Palmetto, Florida. As a senior, Wester hauled in 35 receptions for 758 yards and eight touchdowns before committing to play

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College career

FAU

During his freshman season in 2020, Wester recorded 17 catches for 114 yards and a touchdown. He followed that up the next season, tallying 65 receptions for 702 yards and four touchdowns. In 2023, Wester became the school's all-time leading receiver. He finished the season with 108 receptions for 1,168 yards and eight touchdowns, being named to the First-team All-AAC, and being named the AAC special teams player of the year. He was also named a First-team All-American as a punt returner. On December 15, 2023, Wester entered the transfer portal.

Colorado

On January 10, 2024, Wester announced that he would be transferring to the

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to play for the

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External links

Florida Atlantic Owls bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Wester, LaJohntay Living people 2002 births Florida Atlantic Owls football players People from Palmetto, Florida American football wide receivers Colorado Buffaloes football players Players of American football from Manatee County, Florida