Cory Macon

Colorado State has a terrific athlete in Kory Sperry whose has become an impact player on offense. This fact has not been lost on Ram coaches, and they have taken a step to ensure that when Sperry graduates CSU in a couple of years, the team won’t be left empty handed. That step was securing the commitment of an athlete from Alaska named Cordell (Cory) Macon (6’6”/220 lb). Macon is an all-state football and basketball star for East Anchorage High School, much like Sperry was a two-sport star in high school.

Macon committed after visiting CSU for the first time this past weekend, and immediately canceled trips to Boise State and Utah State. Eastern Washington was recruiting Macon for both sports. CSU coaches were not familiar with Macon until he sent a game film in October. It didn’t take long for the interest to be generated.

“They went to Kory Sperry who said you have to go get this kid,” said Macon of the resemblance to Sperry, “He said it was like watching himself on tape.”

Macon was recently named first-team all-state as a linebacker, posting 117 tackles as a senior, and second-team all-state as a tight end after putting up 38 catches for 643 yards and 6 touchdowns. Macon boasts a 4.58 forty-yard dash time, and a 32-inch vertical jump.

Despite his success on the defensive side of the ball in high school, Macon will make his home at H-back for the Rams.

“I like catching the ball, getting the glory,” said Macon of his preference. “The plan is to put some weight on, and possibly redshirt.”

Sperry often has created mismatches using his size against defensive backs. Macon sees himself creating the same problems for opposing defensives.

“I’m tall, I can do some damage against those little short cornerbacks.”

Macon was hosted by safety Mike Pagnotta on his recruiting visit. Of course many of the other recruits had questions about Alaska.

“They were asking me stuff like ‘have you ever seen an igloo’, or ‘have you seen a dog sled race’,” Macon said of his visit. “I like the atmosphere, and the way players interacted.”

Macon plans on majoring in electrical and computer engineering, which played a factor in a decision.

“It was the biggest factor, CSU has an ECE program,” Macon said. “School comes first.”