Northern Colorado Native Becomes NFL’s Highest-Paid Tight End

Colorado State and Fort Morgan High School alum Trey McBride is making global headlines this week due to a major accomplishment. McBride recently became the highest-paid tight end in the entire NFL.

Move over, Travis Kelce, Trey McBride is now the talk of the National Football League.

Northern Colorado Native Makes Huge Payday

Trey McBride is getting ready for his fourth season with the Arizona Cardinals. His fourth season is starting off on a great note because news just broke that he is now the NFL's highest-paid tight end.

Get our free mobile app

McBride, who is 25 years old, just signed a four-year contract worth $76 million. That deal is life-changing and will help his family for generations to come.

About Trey McBride and His Colorado Roots

Trey McBride graduated from Fort Morgan High School in 2018. He was a football, baseball, and basketball star who played for the Colorado State Rams for four years and became one of the most decorated players in Colorado State football's history. He was a two-time All-American.

McBride was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in 2022 the second round. During his three-year career, McBride has had 221 receptions, 2,236 yards, and six touchdowns.

I am a Denver Broncos fan, but I think it is time to grab an Arizona Cardinals McBride jersey.

Thank you for inspiring all of us in Northern Colorado, Trey.