John Holthaus
John Holthaus is a three-star recruit from Portola Valley, CA, out of Junipero Serra (No. 2,619 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Colorado State's 8 games this season.
Where Holthaus comes from
- Portola Valley, CA
- Junipero Serra
- Junipero Serra is about 950 miles from Canvas Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,619 in the 2024 class.
- On the Colorado State roster since 2025
Where Holthaus fits
Colorado State lists 24 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 12th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Colorado State is 3-5. Next: vs Boise State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Junipero Serra
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Colorado State -- now projected as a developmental piece up front.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 12th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Colorado State has produced 6 All-Conference offensive linemen. 1 has gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Ty Sambrailo went on to the NFL out of this room (2015).
Two seasons at Colorado State
- 2026 Colorado State MoraYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Colorado State NorvellYear 1 · Games –
- High school Junipero SerraSan Mateo, CA · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 2,619 in the 2024 class. Signed with Colorado State.Also from Junipero Serra: Cole Harrison (Tennessee), Louis Akpa (Arizona), Nathan Elu (Oregon State) and 4 more.
2024
- Signed with Colorado StateThree-star, out of Junipero Serra
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
3 coachesPlayed under 3 different head coaches: Jay Norvell, Tyson Summers, and Jim Mora. Multi-era developmental context.