Three former CSU football stars are expected to be starters when the NFL season opens this week.

NFL teams cut rosters over the weekend, with mixed results for former Rams. Here's a look at how those in pro camps fared this year.

Weston Richburg (center, New York Giants) — Considered one of the best centers in the league, Richburg is entrenched as a starter for the Giants. He was a second round pick in 2014. He'll once again anchor the line tasked with protecting quarterback Eli Manning. First game: 6:30 p.m. MT at Dallas (NBC).

Shaquil Barrett (outside linebacker, Denver Broncos) — Barrett didn't play in the preseason after suffering an offseason hip injury, but he's healthy and expected to play in the Broncos' season opener Monday. Barrett, who signed as an undrafted free agent in 2014, will start opposite Von Miller with Shane Ray currently injured. Barrett has seven career sacks. First game: 8:20 p.m. MT Monday vs. San Diego (ESPN).

Cory James (linebacker, Oakland Raiders) — After appearing in 16 games and starting five last season, James opens 2017 as the starting weakside linebacker for the Raiders. He had 13 tackles (nine solo) in the preseason. He was a sixth-round pick in 2016. First game: 11 a.m. MT at Tennessee.

Ty Sambrailo (offensive tackle, Atlanta Falcons) — Sambrailo was traded to the Falcons by the Broncos last week in exchange for a 2018 fifth-round pick. The Broncos selected him in the second round in 2015 and he started seven games for Denver. He's listed as a backup left tackle for the Falcons. First game: 11 a.m. MT Sunday at Chicago.

DeAndre Elliott (cornerback, Seattle Seahawks) — Elliott suffered a broken ankle in preseason and will miss the 2017 season on injured reserve for the Seahawks. He appeared in 13 games for Seattle last season.

Crockett Gillmore (tight end, Baltimore Ravens) — Gillmore, a third round pick in 2014, tore his MCL in training camp and will miss the season after being put on IR.

Rashard Higgins (wide receiver, Cleveland Browns) — Higgins was waived by the Browns last week before re-signing with Cleveland's practice squad. The fifth round pick in 2016 had three catches for 26 yards in the preseason.

Kevin Davis (linebacker, Los Angeles Rams) — Davis was waived with an injury designation to be placed on IR by the Rams. He had eight tackles in preseason. The Rams signed him as an undrafted free agent after the 2017 draft.

Kapri Bibbs (running back) — Bibbs, who went undrafted in 2014, was waived by the 49ers after being acquired from the Broncos after last season. He had 12 carries for 35 yards in the preseason. He hasn't been signed by another team or to a practice squad as of Tuesday.

Garrett Grayson (quarterback) — Grayson was waived by the New Orleans Saints after going 15 for 35 for 193 yards in the preseason. He was picked in the third round in 2015 by New Orleans. He hasn't been signed by another team or to a practice squad as of Tuesday.

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