Bo LaPenna, a linebacker from Commerce City, Colorado, played four seasons of varsity football at Adams City under head coach Thomas Stott. During his senior year, he rushed for 1,104 yards on 174 carries with 10 touchdowns while recording 88 tackles and two fumble recoveries. At Colorado, LaPenna appeared in three games as a freshman in 2023. He made his first collegiate defensive tackle in 2024 against Arizona while contributing 15 special teams plays. In 2025, he played in nine games, primarily on special teams, logging 79 plays across kickoff, kickoff return, and field goal block units with one defensive solo tackle.