Deionte Gaines announces he's leaving Colorado State

Colorado State receiver and kick returner Deionte Gaines announced Friday via his Instagram account he is leaving the program. He was not with the team at the end of spring drills. (Steve Stoner / Loveland Reporter-Herald)

FORT COLLINS — Near the end of spring camp, Colorado State football coach Mike Bobo said receiver Deionte Gaines wasn't currently with the team, but his wording appeared to leave the door open to a return.

Friday, via his Instagram account, Gaines walked through it, announcing he is leaving the program and looking to pursue the remainder of his career elsewhere.

"I'll always be a ram no matter where I go!" Gaines said in his post. "All things must come to an end and…