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Former CSU football player, graduate assistant arrested for felony sexual assault

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor

February 19, 2025

Collegian | Caden Proulx

Former Colorado State football player and graduate assistant, Aaron Moore turned himself in Tuesday, Feb. 18 to the Larimer County Jail following a warrant for his arrest regarding felony sexual assault, according to a media release from Fort Collins Police Services.

In May 2024 an adult woman reported Moore to FCPS, alleging that Moore had sexually assaulted her after a night of drinking with friends in downtown Fort Collins. The victim later told investigators that she and Moore shared a ride to his residence where the assault occurred.

Moore began his college football career at CSU as a linebacker in 2020, where he competed in all four games — a shortened season due to COVID-19.

But after being one of the best-rated recruits for Steve Addazio’s 2020 class, having a star rating of three and composite score of 0.8376, his career came to a close after three season long back-to-back injuries.

Following his departure from the team, Moore approached coach Jay Norvell, defensive coordinator Freddie Banks and linebackers coach Adam Pilapil, who allowed Moore to take over as a graduate assistant.

According to FCPS, Moore was a student at the time of the assault. Following the report and reviewing evidence FCPS issued an arrest warrant for Moore on charges of felony sexual assault: Class 3 Felony — Sexual Assault, victim is physically helpless and Class 4 Felony — Sexual Assault, victim is unable to appraise their conduct.

The same afternoon of Moore’s arrest a $5,000 cash bond was set.

“We know that crimes involving sexual assault are often traumatic,” said Sgt. Dan Calahan, who provides oversight on FCPS’ Crimes Against Persons Unit. “Our team of detectives and advocates are committed to guiding survivors through the legal system and supporting them on their path to recovery.”

CSU Police and the Title IX office are cooperating with the investigation, according to the press release. The detectives are looking for additional victims and asking that anyone with information contact Criminalist David Blake at dblake@fcgov.com, or if they wish to stay anonymous can contact Larimer County Crime Stoppers at 970-221-6868 or www.stopcriminals.org.

Reach Sophie Webb at sports@collegian.com or on Twitter @sophgwebb.

About the Contributors

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor

Sophie Webb is back at The Collegian for her third semester, taking on the sports editor role. As a first-year student at CSU, she is pursuing a journalism and media communication degree. After beginning her journalism career in high school, she joined The Collegian in her senior year, contributing to several desks including sports, arts and entertainment, news and life and culture. In her first year at CSU, she dedicated the majority of her time to being a beat writer for women’s volleyball and basketball and found a passion for sports writing. As an editor, she now aims to help other writers discover their own passions. Webb’s favorite parts about working for the sports desk are covering tight, nail-biting games and interviewing athletes for feature stories. She gets to learn about the person behind the jersey, making her appreciate the game that much more. Her goal is to carve a place for herself at The Collegian and immerse herself in sports along with learning the ins and outs of CSU Athletics so she can act as a resource for sports writers. She eventually wants to pursue a career within the field and hopes to make an impact. Webb is excited to explore all aspects of journalism and media and is eager to grow both as a writer and as a professional during her time at CSU.

Caden Proulx, Print Director

Caden Proulx is a human development and family studies student at Colorado State University pursuing his passion for graphic design at The Collegian. Originally from Austin, Texas, Caden's journalistic journey began in the high school yearbook department, where his passion for design grew. This led to him to seek out student media when he got to Colorado State University. Starting as a page designer in his first year, Caden found a home at The Collegian. This led him to the position of print director his sophomore year. Despite majoring in HDFS, Caden seamlessly integrates his hobby of graphic design with his academic pursuits. The Collegian has become an integral part of his success at CSU. Now firmly rooted in Colorado, Caden is eager to contribute to the student media landscape, The Collegian and its success. He loves working alongside other excited students who are talented and have a lot to teach and push him to continue to grow as a visual journalist.

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