Colorado State linebacker Evan Colorito appears to be a good guy when he’s in the spotlight. He’s a respectful competitor on the field, has gracious interactions with young fans and always shakes reporters hands after interviews, thanking them for their time. But there’s something you should know about what he did when he thought no one was watching.

On June 20, 2015, I decided to pick up dinner from Chick-Fil-A in Fort Collins after work. And as was often the case in that parking lot, I pulled in and was greeted by someone less fortunate panhandling. This time it was a family — a mother and father and their children. I gave the sympathy smirk and drove on by, parked and went inside to order.

Inside, I ran into CSU linebacker Kevin Davis who was wrapping up dinner with a couple of his teammates; one was Colorito, who was about to be a sophomore at the time. Davis and I exchanged small talk while his teammates, unaware of who I was, waited by the door. We said goodbye, and I figured that was that. While I waited in line to order, I watched them from the window and as they headed toward their vehicle. Colorito broke off from the pack.

Instead of all but ignoring that family asking for help as I did, he walked up to them, reached in his pocket and handed over whatever cash he had left.

How much did a few bucks help out a family in need? Who knows. Doesn’t really matter. Because while undoubtedly hundreds of folks who pulled into that parking lot fortunate to have jobs and disposable income chose not to give that family much thought on their way to buy fast food or groceries that day, Colorito, an unemployed college student, did.

I’ve never mentioned to Colorito what I witnessed him do that night in the three CSU football seasons since. It looked like such an insignificant interaction for him, chances are that he doesn’t even remember it. I do, and have at least attempted to follow his example since. And on the eve of the Rams’ senior day — he’ll suit up to play in Fort Collins for the final time Saturday when CSU hosts San Jose State — it was finally time to share this story.