The Washington Commanders’ team colors are mostly burgundy and gold.

But when the NFL squad opens its season Sept. 2 at FedEx Field, you may see sprinkles of Highland Springs High School’s black and gold in the stands.

The Commanders will open against the Arizona Cardinals, which features rising star Greg Dortch, a 25-year-old receiver with plenty of upside.

Springers’ fans haven’t forgotten the elusive speedster. He was the State Class 5 Player of the Year in 2015, helping Highland Springs to the state title.

Dortch starred at Wake Forest in 2017 and 2018 before entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent.

At 5-foot-7 and 175 pounds (Combine measurements), Dortch is among the NFL’s smallest players, but also among the most exciting. He has re-signed with Arizona through the 2023 season.

After playing mostly on practice squads with the New York Jets, Carolina, Los Angeles Rams and Atlanta, the former Springer found a home in the desert.

Working with quarterback Kyler Murray, Dortch (jersey No. 83) caught 52 passes for 467 yards and two touchdowns. That came with just four starts and having lined up for just 45 percent of the plays.

His lineup rate figures to increase this season with the likely departure of DeAngelo Hopkins, now exploring free agency.

Dortch made receptions on 52 of the 64 throws targeted to him. That’s 81.3 percent and seventh best among all NFL receivers.

The former Springer/Demon Deacon was also active last season on Cardinals special teams. He returned 11 kickoffs for a 20-yard average and 26 punts for a 6.6-yard norm.

Highland Springs has a long affiliation with the NFL. In addition to Dortch, current Springers alumni playing in the NFL are Mekhi Becton (Jets) and K’Von Wallace (Eagles).

Other black and gold grads who have played in NFL include Marcus Burley, Ron Burton, Jim Davis, Victor “Macho” Harris, Waddey Harvey, Emmanuel McNeil, Brian Washington and Ed Perry.

Also, Thomas Haskins ranks among the greatest ball carriers in Canadian Football League annals.