Lamont Lester Jr. already told quarterbacks what they should worry about.
Then Colorado’s defensive newcomer delivered three sacks against Georgia Tech, giving Buffaloes fans an early look at the relentless approach he described before the season.
His third sack came at a crucial moment, ending a Georgia Tech drive on third down late in the third quarter.
During a spring appearance on the Unscripted 2.0 podcast, Lester was asked about his goals for 2026 and what opposing quarterbacks should expect.
“My personal goal for this year is just to really go out and dominate and be the best version of myself I can be on and off the field,” Lester said.
His scouting report on himself was straightforward.
“I’m a relentless person. I’m a relentless player.”
Against Georgia Tech, that persistence translated into production. For a Colorado team that rebuilt its defensive end room, Lester’s three sacks were an encouraging introduction to what the Monmouth transfer can provide.
His explanation of how he developed suggests there is more behind those results than physical ability.
At Monmouth, where Lewis Walker served as defensive coordinator, Lester played under defensive line coach Codey Cole, who joined the program in February 2025. In the interview, Lester credited his position coach with helping the entire group improve.
He also emphasized film study, knowing his assignments and trusting his preparation.
“Always just have some confidence in you cuz confidence could take you a long way,” Lester told Unscripted 2.0.
That confidence followed him from New Jersey, where he attended Waldwick and Don Bosco Prep, through his time at Monmouth and into a bigger opportunity in Boulder.
Asked whether his college success was about proving that recruiters had overlooked him, Lester resisted that framing.
“I was really just running my own race,” he said.
His decision to join Colorado reflected a belief in the program’s direction and the players arriving alongside him.
“Just what they were building over here and what we can be as a team,” Lester said when asked what convinced him to commit.
He also offered a simple description of Deion Sanders.
“He’s a leader.”
Lester acknowledged that entering a new environment was initially nerve-wracking, but said he had grown more comfortable. Throughout the conversation, he sounded appreciative of the opportunity and determined to make it count.
“A lot of kids don’t get an opportunity like this,” he said.
Three sacks against Georgia Tech, including a drive-ending play late in the third quarter, provided an early glimpse of the impact Lester envisioned. His advice to younger athletes helps explain the mindset that brought him here.
“You’ll never know where you end up if you just keep going.”
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