It may not seem like much but the Colorado State Rams getting former Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert in the building is absolutely massive for the present and future of Jay Norvell's Group of Five-contending football program.

Colorado State is hiring former Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert as a consultant, per On3’s Pete Nakos. Colbert served as the Steelers’ GM from 2010-22. ESPN’s Pete Thamel, who first reported the development, provided further details on the hire.

After spending a few years out of football, Kevin Colbert has reemerged in the college ranks. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, the former Steelers executive is joining Colorado State as a consultant.

Longtime Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert is joining the Colorado State football program. ESPN's Pete Thamel first reported Colbert would join CSU as a consultant. Sources close to the program have confirmed Colbert will be joining the Rams.

Colbert is off to Colorado State in a consultant role, per ESPN college football insider Pete Thamel on Thursday. The Rams will be getting a past front office executive who spent 2016 to 2022 as vice president and GM of the Steelers.

Colorado State reportedly added a former NFL executive to navigate college football's changes. According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, Colorado State hired ex-Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert as a consultant.