Colorado State University Pueblo

Pueblo County HS: An accomplished two-way player, rushed for 1,044 yards and recorded 70 tackles for PCHS … Named all-state honorable mention and earned first team all-conference accolades … Also competed in basketball and track & field.
 
Personal: Son of Joel Handford Sr. … Has two siblings, Joel Jr. and Brielle … His stepmom played softball at Otero JC … Plans to major in Nursing.

WRISTEN QUOTE: “I really like that he is a three-sport athlete and coming to us from Pueblo County High School. He’s a very physical player and I love that he will outwork you and I love his attitude.”

LEOMITI QUOTE: "He's a very good athlete which allows him to be in on every play. He can run and sinks his hips on contact. An overachiever that will outwork you. He also plays basketball and runs track."