Special Teams First Team: Daniel Arias
Arias is a wide receiver and should earn more playing time on offense as well. But, SuperWest Sports loves his ability on special teams, and for good reason. Here’s what they said about Arias in that role:
Pure special teams players are often overlooked, but Arias is one of the best. He has forced 21 career fair catches, which is the second-most in Colorado history. Arias has 10 first-down-the-field interruptions, also the second-highest in CU history.
His numbers garnered him an All Pac-12 Honorable Mention as an AP/ST last season, although his role could primarily be at wide receiver this year.