“Coach, I think that’s the spot for me. I know I’m not going to be close to home but there’s something about Colorado I really like,” Micah Welch said back in 2023 when he was signing up for Colorado. Micah Welch started his football career in Milledgeville, Georgia, where he rose to popularity before moving to Boulder. His performance was pretty incredible at Baldwin High School, racking up over 4,000 all-purpose yards and 47 touchdowns to quickly establish himself as one of the best RBs.

But his path wasn’t easy. Welch lost his mother when he was very young, before he even had the opportunity to play organized football. Regina, his aunt, stepped in and took over as his primary guardian in providing him with all the love and strength. Fast forward to now, the 5’9″ and 215-pound athlete

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