Colt Mendoza

Colt Mendoza

No. 27 – Dallas Birddogs
Position:	CB
Personal information
Born:	(2015-11-08)November 8, 2015 (aged 47) Brockton, MT
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:	Brockton High School
College:	University of Wyoming
ISFL Draft:	2037  / Round: 1 / Pick: 1
DSFL Draft:	2036  / Round: 19 / Pick: 3
Career history
Dallas Birddogs (2036 (S21)–present) Austin Copperheads (2037 (S22)–present)
Roster status:	Active

Colt Mendoza (born November 8, 2015) is an American football CB for the Dallas Birddogs of the Developmental Simulation Football League (DSFL). He played college football for the University of Wyoming before entering the professional ranks in 2037

Early years

Born in Brockton, Montana to mother Candice and father Viktor, Colt grew up in the countryside of rural Montana working on the family ranch. A two sport athlete for Brockton High School, Mendoza started his athletic career in high school as a goalkeeper for the soccer team because of his size and agility. He was recruited to the football team as a Sophomore with the thought that his athletic skill set on the soccer field would transfer well to the gridiron as a defensive back. He became a full-time starter his junior year and helped guide the Brockton High School football team to the state championship game his Senior year.

College career

Mendoza was heavily recruited by a variety of primarily midwestern programs and narrowed his choice to the University of Colorado, the University of Utah, and the University of Wyoming. After much consideration he chose the University of Wyoming so that he could be close to his family and be able to help out at the ranch during busy seasons.

Mendoza earned his first start halfway through his Freshman year due to injuries in the secondary. He flashed with one interception and solid defense in coverage over two games but was replaced in the line-up upon the return of the eventual starter. He earned a permanent starting job in his Sophomore year. He broke out in his Junior season, helping lead Wyoming to a 10-3 record and flashing pro potential with his nine interceptions on the year.

College career statistics

Career statistics		Tackles		Sacks	Interceptions		Other					Kick Returns			Punt Returns
Season	Games	Reg	TFL	Sack	Int	IntTD	DefTD	FFum	FRec	PD	Safety	Yds	Avg	KR TD	Yds	Avg	PR TD
Freshman	12	30	1	0	3	0	0	0	0	3	0	199	22.1	0	160	11.4	0
Sophomore	12	54	2	0	5	0	0	0	0	9	0	328	23.4	1	203	12.7	0
Junior	13	49	3	1	9	2	2	1	1	7	0	423	24.9	2	203	15.6	0

DSFL Career

2036 Season (S21) - Dallas Birddogs

After being selected with the 147th overall pick in the Season 21 DSFL Draft, Mendoza joined the freshly created Dallas Birddogs. He slotted into the starting conerback role at the beginning of the season and started all fourteen games for the Birddogs, helping them win five games in their inaugural season. Mendoza had a quiet start to the season, posting two tackles in the Birddogs' first win ever in Week 2, but begin to gain momentum with each passing game. He added 7 tackles in a Week 3 loss to the Tijuana Luchadores and another 9 - a season high - in a Week 5 upset of the eventual Ultimini Champion Myrtle Beach Buccaneers. He was awarded the game ball as well in Week 5 in recognition of his great play which included a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and a swatted pass. Mendoza picked up his first interception on the year in a win against the London Royals in Week 10.

Career statistics			Tackles		Sacks	Interceptions		Other
Team	Season	Games	Reg	TFL	Sack	Int	IntTD	DefTD	FFum	FRec	PD	Safety
DAL	2036 (S21)	14	53	0	0	1	0	0	1	1	7	0

NSFL career

Pre-draft measurables

Ht	Wt	Arm length	40‑yd dash	20‑ss	3‑cone	Vert jump	Broad	BP	Wonderlic
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	205 lb (93 kg)	32+1⁄8 in (0.82 m)	4.28 s	4.07 s	7.05 s	31.2 in (0.79 m)	10 ft 11.9 in (3.35 m)	18 reps	20

After his rookie season with the Dallas Birddogs, Mendoza rose up the draft boards and was selected by the Austin Copperheads with the first overall pick in the Season 22 NSFL draft. He's expected to contribute to the locker room and team strategy but has been sent down the DSFL for another year of personal development. In an interview after the draft Mendoza mentioned that he was excited for the opportunity to play for Austin and was honored to have been selected as high as he was. He's ready to help work with the great team and coaching staff to bring more Ultimus glory to Austin.

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