Colton Short Colton Short 6'0" | 180 lbs | LB/DB Paintsville | 2027 State KY is a two-way wide receiver and free safety for Paintsville in Eastern Kentucky. He’s speedy on the outside and is now 6’1″, which helps him rise above defenders in contested catch situations. Short’s 2025 season ended with 30 receptions for 309 yards and a touchdown. Defensively, he logged 72 total tackles (36 solo) to go with 2.0 tackles for loss. He projects higher at the next level of defense, where he provides consistency and reliability as the last level of defense for his team. Short is a ballhawk who finished 2025 with 14 PBUs and an interception. His size and athleticism help him not only knock the ball free but do it cleanly through contact.