Transfer Portal Tracker

Gavin Layton – OL

Just the facts … Committed June 30th … Layton is a 6’6″, 290-pound offensive lineman from Rochester, Minnesota, who comes to CU by way of Rochester Community & Technical College. Layton will have three years to play three at Colorado … Rivals bio

What others have to say about Layton … Well, considering Layton played last season at someplace called Rochester Community and Technical College, it’s safe to say that Layton was not a highly-sought after prospect out of high school.

An unranked player, Layton’s commitment is unique in that he attended one of Colorado’s prospect camps that took place earlier this summer. Assumedly, he was in Boulder for CU’s post-high school graduate camp, which was held on May 30, and impressed enough to earn an offer.

Layton became the fifth JUCO OL to join the Buffs this offseason, joining Zach Blackwood (Garden City CC), Kareem Harden (Butler CC), Jack Wilty (Iowa Central CC) and OL Isaiah Jatta (Snow College).

 

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Sy’veon Wilkerson – RB

Just the facts … Committed June 9th (Wilkerson had actually been on a campus for a few days, but CU acknowledged his signing on June 9th). Wilkerson is a 5’9″, 235-pound running back from Olney, Maryland, who comes to CU by way of Jackson State. Wilkerson will have two years to play two at Colorado … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others have to say about Wilkerson … A member of the Recruiting Class of 2020, Wilkerson was an unrated recruit by Rivals, but a three-star prospect according to 247 Sports. At 247 Sports, Wilkerson was considered to be the No. 53 overall player out of Maryland, and the No. 178 running back in the nation. As a transfer, Wilkerson was rated as the No. 434 overall transfer prospect this off-season.

A 2022 transfer to Jackson State via Delaware State, Wilkerson had a breakout season for the Tigers last fall, with 1,167 yards and nine touchdowns on 5.2 yards per carry. He also forced 59 missed tackles (15th-most in the FCS) and averaged a healthy 3.51 yards after contact.

Wilkerson had other offers from … a number of schools since entering the Transfer Portal. Following the 2022 season, Wilkerson entered the transfer portal but announced on Christmas Eve that he would be staying at Jackson State for the 2023 season. He then re-entered the transfer portal on April 17. Wilkerson’s been in regular contact with nearly a dozen other schools: Missouri, Louisville, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Cincinnati, California, Marshall, Virginia Tech, Texas State, BYU and Northern Illinois, but is already on campus at CU and has been participating in summer drills.

 

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Shilo Sanders – DB

Just the facts … Committed May 28th … Sanders is a 6’0″, 195-pound defensive back from Cedar Hills, Texas, who comes to CU by way of Jackson State. Sanders will have two years to play two at Colorado … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others have to say about Sanders … A member of the Recruiting Class of  2019, Sanders was considered to be a three-star prospect by both Rivals and 247 Sports. At Rivals, Sanders was rated as the No. 42 cornerback in the nation, and the No. 58 prospect overall out of the state of Texas. At 247 Sports, Sanders was considered to be the No. 69 cornerback in the nation, the No. 95 player overall out of the state of Texas, and the No. 753 prospect in the country.

The new CU transfer commit began his career at South Carolina where he collected 32 tackles across 13 games. At JSU, he had 59 tackles and 5 interceptions in two seasons with the Tigers. His 4 interceptions in 2021 tied him for the team lead and earned Sanders a spot on the SWAC all-conference second team.

Sanders had other offers from … a fair number of Power Five conference schools out of high school. Before committing to play for South Carolina, Sanders entertained offers from the likes of Oregon, Nebraska, Florida State, Michigan State, Tennessee, and Texas A&M.

In his own words … Sanders posted a great video announcing his commitment …

 

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Khairi Manns – DL

Just the facts … Committed May 22nd … Manns is a 6’3″, 225-pound defensive lineman from New Rochelle, New York, who comes to CU by way of the University of Maine. Manns will have two years of eligibility to play two at Colorado … Rivals bio … 247 Sports bio …

What others have to say about Manns … A member of the Recruiting Class of 2019, Manns was an unrated player by Rivals and 247 Sports. Manns heads to Colorado with 108 career tackles (31 solo), 15.5 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, a forced fumble and fumble recovery.

Manns comes to CU with plenty of experience under his belt after playing in 26 games over three seasons with the Black Bears.

Manns had other offers from … a half dozen schools, but all from lower divisions. The only G5 offer Manns had was from Buffalo, a member of the MAC. As a graduate transfer, Manns had interest from at least one other Power Five school (Kansas) before committing to CU.

In his own words … “It is hard to turn down Coach Prime, Coach Kelly, Coach Nick, Coach Sunseri, and turn down that football knowledge they will be able to give me,” Manns told BuffStampede.com. “When I left Boulder, it felt like I was leaving home”

 

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Alton McCaskill – RB

Just the facts … Committed May 16th … McCaskill is a 6’1″, 200-pound running back from Conroe, Texas, who comes to CU by way of Houston. McCaskill will have three seasons to play three at Colorado … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others have to say about McCaskill … A member of the Recruiting Class of 2021, McCaskill was considered a three-star prospect by both Rivals and 247 Sports. At Rivals, McCaskill was rated as the No. 28 running back in the nation, and the No. 60 player overall out of the state of Texas. At 247 Sports, McCaskill has been bumped up to a four-star transfer rating, considered to be the No. 9 running back in the Portal, and the No. 111 transfer overall.

McCaskill is the top ranked uncommitted running back in the portal. He accounted for 1,074 yards of offense and 18 touchdowns as a true freshman with the Cougars in 2021. For his efforts, McCaskill was voted second-team all-conference and the AAC Rookie of the Year. McCaskill sat out the 2022 season with an injury (McCaskill was a participant in Houston’s spring practices, but did not take contact).

McCaskill’s 247 Sports high school evaluation“Taller, big-framed back with longer stride that builds speed. Home run-hitting ability derived from track-verified speed. Ran 10.91 100 as a junior. Speed manifests on the field. Shows good straight-line burst and acceleration with resulting long speed. Among the fastest backs in TXHSFB’s 2021 class. Limited pass-catching opportunities but impressive in small sample size. Upright runner who can improve pad level to maximize run-finishing ability and contact balance. Production gradually improved from sophomore to junior to senior seasons, but relatively minimally. Can make first defender miss in the hole, but also can improve suddenness in redirection. Slasher who’s dangerous with downhill speed and one-cut ability. Projects to high-major level with tools to develop into long-term NFL Draft prospect.”

McCaskill had other offers from … over a dozen Power Five schools. Before committing to Houston, McCaskill entertained offers from the likes of Alabama, Florida State, Michigan, Notre Dame, Penn State, USC and UCLA.

 

 

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Javon Antonio – WR/TE

Just the facts … Committed May 14th … Antonio is a 6’4″, 220-pound wide receiver/tight end from Reserve, Louisiana, who comes to CU by way of Northwestern State. Antonio will have one season to play at Colorado … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others have to say about Antonio … A member of the Recruiting Class of 2020, Antonio was considered to be a two-star prospect by both Rivals and 247 Sports. At 247 Sports, Antonio was listed as the No. 106 tight end prospect in the nation, and the No. 102 prospect overall out of the state of Louisiana. Antonio went to Hinds Community College for two years before transferring to Northwestern State. This past season, Antonio was second-team All-Southland Conference, with 64 receptions for 684 yards and six touchdowns in 11 games.

While Antonio is listed as a wide receiver (and, according to Hudl.com, runs a 4.5 in the 40), Antonio has the size to perhaps play tight end in CU’s offense.

Antonio had other offers from … only a handful of schools out of high school – Louisiana-Monroe; Mississippi Valley State; and Western Kentucky.

 

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EJ Horton – WR

… De-committed on May 14th, committing to West Virginia … 

Just the facts … Committed May 4th .. Horton is a 6’0″, 180-pound wide receiver from Charleston, South Carolina, who comes to CU by way of Washington. Horton will have three years to play three at CU … Rivals bio247 Sports

What others have to say about Horton … A member of the Recruiting Class of 2020, Horton was considered to be a three-star prospect by 247 Sports … but only a two-star prospect by Rivals. At 247 Sports, was listed as the No. 369 wide receiver in the nation, the No. 71 overall player out of South Carolina, and the No. 2765 overall prospect in the nation.

According to the Thundering Herd’s sports information records, Horton saw action in one game during the abbreviated 2020 season, he played in six contests in 2021, and he played in 12 games in 2022. Horton had 113 yards and one touchdown in Marshall’s final two regular season games last fall.

Horton had other offers from … only Marshall, Alabama State, and Kent State. Before committing to Marshall, Horton was committed to Kent State, whose head coach was Sean Lewis – CU’s offensive coordinator.

While not considered a great prospect out of high school, BYU, Cal and Mississippi State were among the other 12 programs that extended Horton a scholarship offer after he entered the transfer portal on April 15th.

Perhaps it’s Horton’s speed which attracted the attention of the CU coaching staff. Horton also competed in the men’s 60-meter dash in track at Marshall. He came in second place with a time of 7.01-seconds at the finals of the Marshall Classic event this past January.

 

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Travis Jay – DB

Just the facts … Committed May 12th … Jay is a 6’2″, 202-pound defensive back from Madison, Florida, who comes to CU by way of Florida State. Jay will have two years to play two at Colorado … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others have to say about Jay … A member of the Recruiting Class of 2019, Jay was considered to be a four-star prospect by both Rivals and 247 Sports. At Rivals, Jay was rated as the No. 15 cornerback in the nation, the No. 22 overall player out of the state of Florida, and the No. 172 overall prospect in the country. At 247 Sports, Jay was considered to be  the No. 17 cornerback in the nation, the No. 17 prospect out of Florida, and the No. 143 overall player in the nation.

Jay played in 16 games in his time at Florida State, with three interceptions. Jay did not play in the 2022 season due to injuries.

Jay had other offers from … every significant Power Five school in the south. Jay committed to Florida State in the spring of his junior year of high school, but was still offered by the likes of Alabama, Georgia, Miami, LSU, Florida, Auburn, Tennessee and Clemson.

 

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Chance Main – DL

Just the facts … Committed May 11th … Main is a 6’4″, 250-pound defensive lineman from Cherryvale, Kansas, who comes to CU by way of, well, CU. Granted a seventh year of eligibility, Main returns to CU with one year of eligibility remaining … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others have to say about Main … A member of the Recruiting Class of 2017, Main was lightly recruited, and went the junior college route.  Main later played two seasons at Incarnate Word, the 2019 season and then an abbreviated 2020 season in the Spring of 2021, and did not play the 2021 season due to injury. Overall, Main played 15 games with 10 starts in those two seasons.

Transferring to Colorado for the 2022 season, Main played in 12 games with 354 defensive snaps, 20 unassisted tackles, 28 total tackles, two tackles for loss, four tackles for zero, four third down stops, two quarterback pressures, one fumble recovery and one pass break up.

Main had other offers from … only Incarnate Word out of high school. Main was a part of the “graduating senior Class” for CU at the end of the 2022 season, but granted a seventh year of eligibility, Main was considered a three-star transfer prospect, and has decided to return to Boulder for the 2023 season.

In his own words … “I am very excited about it,” Main told BuffStampede.com of his return to Boulder. “Of course it was an emotional rollercoaster through all this, especially with my situation and working with the NCAA and not really knowing if I was going to get this year back. But I felt in my heart I should, because all my paperwork was correct. It just took a little while to get approved.

“I was able to get to know CU’s new coaches more on a personal level. I wanted to figure out if what they presented over social media is really the case. After the visit, I am pretty sure that is the scenario they have going on up there. I am pretty excited about it for sure.”

 

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Zach Blackwood – DL

Just the facts … Committed May 9th … Blackwood is a 6’4″, 285-pound defensive lineman from Goodyear, Arizona, who comes to CU by way of Garden City Community College in Kansas. Blackwood will have three years to play three at CU … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others have to say about Blackwood … A member of the Recruiting Class of 2021, signed with Northern Arizona out of Desert Edge High School in Goodyear, Arizona. He redshirted, then recorded 42 tackles and four sacks in nine games as a second-year freshman at Garden City Community College in Kansas last fall.

Blackwood had other offers from … over two dozen schools, but his only Power Five offer came from Colorado. Blackwood was recruited by Jackson State, so this is not a recruit who was new to Coach Prime.

In his own words … “I want to be coached by the best and there’s no opportunity in college football like this one!”, Blackwood told BuffStampede.com.

 

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Arden Walker – DL

Just the facts … Committed May 9th … Walker is a 6’2″, 251-pound defensive lineman from Englewood, Colorado (Cherry Creek), who comes to CU by way of Missouri. Walker will have three years to play three at CU … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others have to say about Walker … A member of the Recruiting Class of 2021, Hawkins was rated as a three-star prospect by both Rivals and 247 Sports. At Rivals, Walker was rated as the No. 31 defensive end in the nation, and the No. 6 overall prospect out of the state of Colorado. At 247 Sports, Walker was considered to be the No. 72 defensive lineman in the nation, the No. 5 overall prospect out of Colorado, and the No. 592 overall prospect in the country.

He played in 12 games last season with a couple starts and finished with 6 tackles and 1.5 TFL. He’ll have three seasons of eligibility left with the Buffs. Walker is a Colorado native and the son of forever Buff Arthur Walker, who was on the team for the epic 20-10 win over Nebraska in 1986, and was a member of the 1989 team, which reached No. 1 in the nation.

Walker had other offers from … over a dozen Power Five schools. Before signing with Missouri, Walker was, for a time, looking like he would commit to Colorado, then UCLA. He also had offers from the likes of Michigan, Texas, Wisconsin, Iowa, Texas Tech, Minnesota, and Oregon State.

In his own words … “Of course I have been around CU football forever,” Walker told BuffStampede.com. “It is more of a professional setting going on up there now. It felt like it was real serious. I like that. That is how I am with my mindset, so I think that just fits who I am. …  I can come back home, represent our state. I can add my experience of playing in the SEC the last two years.”

 

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Jibran “JJ” Hawkins – DL

Just the facts … Committed May 8th … Hawkins is a 6’3″, 245-pound defensive lineman from Lawrenceville, Georgia, who comes to CU by way of Ole Miss. Hawkins will have three years to play three at CU … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others have to say about Hawkins … A member of the Recruiting Class of 2021, Hawkins was rated as a three-star prospect by both Rivals and 247 Sports. At Rivals, Hawkins was rated as the No. 88 overall prospect out of the talent-rich state of Georgia. At 247 Sports, Hawkins was considered to be the No. 93 defensive lineman in the state, the No. 57 overall player out of Georgia, and the No. 755 overall prospect in the country.

Hawkins played in only four games last season (preserving a year of eligibility), with one sack.

Hawkins had other offers from … almost two dozen schools out of high school, including three SEC schools – Arkansas, Mississippi State, and Ole Miss.

 

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Reggie Young – OL

Just the facts … Committed May 7th … Young is a 6’4″, 293-pound offensive lineman from New Orleans, who comes to CU by way of Northwestern State, Iowa Central Community College, and Liberty. A graduate transfer, Young will have one year to play one at CU … Rivals bio 247 Sports bio

What others have to say about Young … A member of the Recruiting Class of 2018, Young was rated as a three-star prospect by Rivals, but was not rated by 247 Sports. Young started at Northwestern State, moved to Iowa Central Community College, and joined Liberty in the spring of 2022. He saw action in nine games with the Flames last season.

Young had other offers from … only junior colleges and lower division schools out of high school. Young did, however, report transfer options, including San Diego State, after he entered the transfer portal on April 17.

 

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Bishop Thomas – DL

Just the facts … Committed May 7th … Thomas is a 6’2″, 305-pound defensive lineman from Orlando, Florida, who comes to CU by way of Florida State. Thomas will have four years to play four at CU … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others have to say about Thomas … A member of the Recruiting Class of 2022, Thomas was rated as a three-star prospect by 247 Sports, but a four-star prospect by Rivals. At Rivals, Thomas was listed as the No. 25 defensive tackle in the nation, and the No. 47 overall player out of the state of Florida. At 247 Sports, Thomas was considered to be the No. 65 defensive lineman in the nation, the No. 65 overall player out of Florida, and the No. 483 overall recruit in the nation.

Thomas played in two games at Florida State last year, ultimately redshirting and thus preserving four years of eligibility with the Buffs. Thomas was named the Seminoles’ defensive scout team player of the year.

Thomas had other offers from … about a dozen Power Five schools. Before committing to Florida State in the summer before his senior season, Thomas entertained offers from the likes of Oregon, Penn State, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, and Illinois.

 

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Rodrick Ward – DB

Just the facts … Committed May 7th … Ward is a 5’11”, 180-pound defensive back from San Jacinto, California, who comes to CU by way of Southern Utah. Ward will have one year to play one at CU … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others have to say about Ward … A member of the Recruiting Class of 2019, Ward was a lightly regard prospect, winding up at San Jacinto Junior College. Ward then transferred to Southern Utah.

This past season, Ward played in every game for the Thunderbirds, with 52 total tackles (36 solo). Ward had four interceptions, and was a Phil Steele WAC first-team all-conference selection. Ward led the WAC with 15 pass breakups and finished tied for first in the conference with his four interceptions last season. His 52 tackles ranked 13th in the conference.

Ward had other offers from … no one other than Southern Utah out of high school. As a graduate transfer, Ward had an offer from Cincinnati, as well as a few other schools, like Bowling Green.

 

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Jaylen Ellis – WR

Just the facts … Committed May 6th … Ellis is a 6’0″, 187-pound wide receiver from Round Rock, Texas, who comes to CU by way of Baylor. Ellis will have two years to play two at CU … Rivals bio247 Sports

What others have to say about Ellis … A member of the Recruiting Class of 2019, Ellis was considered to be a three-star prospect by Rivals … but a four-star prospect by 247 Sports. At Rivals, Ellis was considered to be the No. 51 wide receiver in the nation, and the No. 61 prospect out of the state of Texas. At 247 Sports, Ellis was rated as the No. 34 wide receiver in the nation, the No. 32 player out of Texas, and the No. 457 prospect overall in the country.

Ellis battled through injuries during his time in Waco but found a way to get on the field to make an impact. He saw action in 16 games with one start in four years with the Bears. Ellis caught six passes for 198 yards and a touchdown during his time with the Bears. Last season, Ellis caught three passes for 154 yards. His receptions went for 50, 47 and 57 yards.

Ellis committed to transfer to West Virginia on April 25th, but changed his commitment to CU after visiting Boulder on May 6th.

Ellis had other offers from … over 15 Power Five conference schools, including Colorado. Before committing to Baylor, Ellis entertained offers from Ohio State, Oregon, Michigan, Iowa State, Cal, Arizona State, Michigan State, Missouri, and Arizona.

 

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Sav’ell Smalls – DL

Just the facts … Committed May 2nd .. Smalls is 6’3″, 257-pound defensive lineman from Burien, Washington, who comes to CU by way of Washington. Smalls will have three years to play two at CU … Rivals bio247 Sports

What others have to say about Smalls … A member of the Recruiting Class of 2020, Smalls was considered to be a four-star prospect by Rivals … and a five-star prospect by 247 Sports. At Rivals, Smalls was rated as the No. 3 weakside defensive end in the nation, the No. 1 overall prospect out of the state of Washington, and the No. 48 overall prospect in the country. At 247 Sports, was also listed as the No. 3 edge rusher in the nation, also listed as the No. 1 overall prospect out of the state of Washington, and the No. 30 overall prospect in the nation.

Smalls did not live up to the hype of an immediate Power 5 starter, but he did record 32 tackles and one fumble recovery during his time at Washington.

247 Sports high school evaluationSize indicates he can play both as a hybrid edge rusher with his hand down or as a standup rush end. Terrific instincts. Quickly reads and reacts. Outstanding pass rusher who can also drop into coverage on occasion. Cat quick at the line of scrimmage, with a quick first step. Can chase down backs and end the play. Has shown improved technique. Uses his hands extremely well. Played a lot of linebacker in 7v7 in offseason to work on pass coverage. Also plays tight end and receiver and has natural pass-catching ability. Projects as immediate Power 5 starter and projects as first-round NFL draft choice.

Smalls had other offers from … over three dozen Power Five schools. From the Pac-12, Smalls had offers from, well, every school, including Colorado. Before accepting Washington’s offer to stay home, Smalls entertained offers from Alabama, Clemson, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Miami, Michigan, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Penn State, Texas, and Texas A&M … pretty much every major program in the country.

 

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Tar’varish Dawson – WR

Just the facts … Committed May 1st … Dawson is a 5’10”, 175-pound wide receiver from Lehigh Acres, Florida, who comes to CU by way of Auburn. Dawson will have three years to play three at Colorado … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others have to say about Dawson … Dawson was a member of the Recruiting Class of 2021, and was considered to be a a four-star prospect by Rivals and 247 Sports. At Rivals, Dawson was rated as the No. 17 wide receiver in the nation, and the No. 61 overall prospect out of the state of Florida. At 247 Sports, Dawson was considered to be No. 13 athlete in the nation, the No. 36 prospect out of the state of Florida, and the No. 351 overall player in the country.

247Sports director of scouting Andrew Ivins had the following evaluation of Dawson as a high school recruit:

On the smaller side, but body is still growing and filling out. Lightening fast not only on the track with a 10.58 in the 100-meter dash, but also on the football field. Being recruited by some schools to play cornerback at the next level and others to catch passes as a wide receiver. Can flip his hips and spring in any direction. Solid ball skills. Dangerous in the return game. Will need to get more physical in college. Also needs to improve open-field tackling if he’s going to be a defensive guy. Just an overall speedy playmaker that should be able to make an impact somewhere for a Power 5 program once he settles on a position. NFL potential given how he moves.

Dawson had other offers from … almost two dozen schools, including any number of Power Five schools. Before settling on Auburn, Dawson entertained offers from Florida State, Illinois, Iowa State, Kentucky, Maryland, Miami, Mississippi State, Pitt and Texas A&M.

Dawson entered the transfer portal in mid-April and he initially verbally committed to transfer to Cincinnati before changing his pledge after taking an official visit to Boulder during the Spring Game.

In his own words … “Same city, same goals,” the former Auburn receiver tweeted Monday afternoon, announcing his decision to transfer to Colorado. Dawson and Coach Prime both hail from the Fort Myers area.

 

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Omarion Cooper – DB

Just the facts … Committed May 1st … Cooper is a 6’0″, 186-pound defensive back from Lehigh Acres, Florida, who comes to CU by way of Florida State. Cooper will have three years to play two at Colorado … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others have to say about Cooper … Cooper was a member of the Recruiting Class of 2021, and was considered to be a a high three-star prospect by Rivals, and a four-star prospect by 247 Sports. At Rivals, Cooper was rated as the No. 49 cornerback in the country, and the No. 73 overall prospect out of the state of Florida. At 247 Sports, Cooper was considered to be No. 23 cornerback in the nation, the No. 43 prospect out of the state of Florida, and the No. 289 overall player in the country.

In his two years at Florid State, Cooper appeared in 20 games, starting seven in his time in the ACC. In his career he amassed 30 tackles and three interceptions.

Cooper had other offers from … almost two dozen schools, including any number of Power Five schools. Before settling on Florida State, Cooper entertained offers from Florida, Kansas State, Iowa State, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas.

At Lehigh Senior High School in Lehigh Acres, Florida, he was coached by James Chaney, who is now the Director of Player Operations at Colorado. The ties to the Buffs don’t stop there. Cooper also competed in the Deion Sanders 7v7 tournament in 2020.

In his own words … In Cooper’s tweet announcing his commitment to Colorado: “Why not get coached by the best?”

 

Kareem Harden – OL

Just the facts … Committed April 30th … Harden is a 6’5″, 290-pound offensive tackle from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, who comes to CU by way of Butler Community College. Harden have three years to play three at Colorado … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others have to say about Harden … Harden was a member of the Recruiting Class of 2021, and was considered to be a a three-star prospect by both Rivals and 247 Sports. At 247 Sports, Harden was rated as the No. 121 offensive tackle in the nation, the No. 184 overall prospect out of Florida, and the No. 1438 overall player in the country.

Harden had other offers from … almost two dozen schools, including a number of Power Five schools, including Kansas, Kentucky, Pittsburgh, Syracuse and West Virginia. Harden, though, signed with Florida International … but ended up at Butler Community College instead.

Harden caught the attention of CU offensive line coach Bill O’Boyle and other college recruiters during his redshirt freshman campaign at Butler C.C. He had 18 other college transfer options, including Houston, Illinois and Purdue, but he has been largely focused on the Buffaloes for quite some time.

In his own words … “I was missing a credit from ninth grade so I went the Junior College route. It has gotten me to where I am at right now,” Harden told BuffStampede.com. “I came here, developed, learned the game a little more, got my conditioning right, and now I’ll have a great mindset going out to my next school.

“I definitely feel like I put in the work, even more than enough work, to go Power 5. I’m just now starting to see that pay off … “One thing I always try to do is go out there and try to maul dudes, just basically be a beast,” he said. “I feel like that’s something I am working on becoming the best at.”

 

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David Conner – OL

Just the facts … Committed April 29th … Conner is a 6’6″, 285-pound offensive tackle from Deerfield Beach, Florida, who comes to CU by way of Florida. Conner will have four years to play four at Colorado … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others have to say about Conner … Conner was a member of the Recruiting Class of 2022, and was considered to be a a three-star prospect by both Rivals and 247 Sports. At Rivals, Conner was rated as the No. 56 offensive tackle in the nation, and the No. 84 overall player out of the state of Florida. At 247 Sports, Conner was listed as the No. 93 offensive tackle in the nation, the No. 132 offensive tackle player out of Florida, and the No. 1023 overall player in the country.

Conner redshirted during the 2022 season at Florida. He dealt with a minor thumb and minor knee injury which led him to take a redshirt and set him back in his progress at Florida.

Conner had other offers from … almost two dozen schools, including a number of Power Five schools. Before committing to Florida, Conner entertained offers from schools like Arizona, Maryland and Syracuse (along with an offer from Coach Prime and the coaching staff at Jackson State).

 

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Jahquez Robinson – DB

Just the facts … Committed April 29th … Robinson is a 6’2″, 197-pound defensive back from Jacksonville, Florida, who comes to Colorado by way of Alabama. Robinson will have three years to play three at CU … Rivals bio … 247 Sports bio

What others have to say about Robinson … A member of the Recruiting Class of 2019, Robinson was considered to be a four-star prospect by both Rivals and 247 Sports. At Rivals, Robinson was rated as the No. 17 cornerback in the nation, the No. 29 overall prospect out of Florida, and the No. 178 overall prospect in the country. At 247 Sports, Robinson was listed as the No. 21 cornerback in the nation, the No. 50 overall player out of Florida, and the No. 296 prospect in the country.

The move reunites the junior cornerback with Charles Kelly, who coached safeties for the Crimson Tide the past four years before becoming Colorado’s defensive coordinator this offseason. Robinson is the second Alabama player to transfer to Colorado this offseason, joining linebacker DeMouy Kennedy, who did so in February. Robinson played in six games last season, serving primarily on special teams while also playing cornerback on defense.

Robinson had other offers from … around two dozen Power Five schools. Before committing to Alabama, Johnson listed to offers from the likes Georgia, Florida State, LSU, Michigan, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Penn State and Texas.

 

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Amari McNeill – DL

Just the facts … Committed April 27th … McNeill is a a 6’4″, 285-pound defensive lineman from Suwanee, Georgia, who comes to Colorado by way of Tennessee. McNeill will have three years to play three at CU … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others have to say about McNeill … A member of the Recruiting Class of 2021, McNeill was considered to be a three-star prospect by both Rivals and 247 Sports. At 247 Sports, McNeill was considered to be the No. 69 offensive tackle in the nation, the No. 72 overall player out of the state of Georgia, and the No. 784 player overall in the nation.

McNeill saw action in six games for the Volunteers during the 2022 season, and had a 74.6 tackling grade from Pro Football Focus last season. West Virginia was among the other programs making a strong push for McNeill after he hit the portal this spring. McNeill took an official visit to Colorado this past weekend, and decided he had seen enough.

McNeill had other offers from … over two dozen schools, but only handful of Power Five schools. Before signing with Tennessee, McNeill had offers from Washington State and Minnesota, along with many schools in the south and Midwest.

 

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Brendan Gant – LB

Just the facts … Committed April 26th … Gant is a a 6’2″, 213- pound linebacker from Lakeland, Florida, who comes to Colorado by way of Florida State. Gant will have two years to play two at CU … Rivals bio 247 Sports bio

What others have to say about Gant … A member of the Recruiting Class of 2019, Gant was considered a four-star prospect by both Rivals and 247 Sports. At Rivals, Gant was considered to be the No. 3 safety in the nation, the No. 8 player overall out of the state of Florida, and the No. 49 overall prospect in the nation. At 247 Sports, Gant was rated as the No. 11 safety in the nation, the No. 16 player overall out of the state of Florida, and the No. 117 overall prospect in the country.

Gant came into college at the safety position, but then later transitioned to linebacker his junior season. He played in 31 contests as a safety and last season he recorded 33 tackles. 1.5 tackles for loss, 1 sack and 1 pass broken up as a linebacker.

Gant had other offers from … any number of Power Five powers, including Alabama, Florida, Ohio State, Wisconsin, and Ole Miss before committing to Florida State.

 

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Chazz Wallace – DL

Just the facts … Committed April 26th … Wallace is a Tisdale is a 6’2″, 292- pound defensive lineman from Gaithersburg, Maryland, who comes to Colorado by way of Old Dominion. Wallace will have two years to play two at CU … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others have to say about Wallace … A member of the Recruiting Class of 2020, Wallace was considered a two-star prospect out of high school by Rivals, but a three-star prospect by 247 Sports. At 247 Sports, Wallace was listed as the No. 156 defensive tackle in the nation, the No. 53 player overall out of the State of Maryland, and the No. 2166 prospect overall in the nation. Wallace had 45 career tackles to go with three tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks.

Wallace had other offers from … Before committing to Old Dominion, Wallace had over a dozen FBS offers, including offers from several Power Five conference schools. Wallace had offers from Boston College, Louisville and Rutgers, together with numerous offers along the east coast. Louisville and Arizona State had been other programs in the mix for Wallace as a transfer, but the CU staff was able to earn his pledge after getting him on campus over the SPring Game weekend.

 

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Derrick McLendon – DL

Just the facts … Committed April 26th … McLendon is a 6’4″, 245- pound defensive lineman from Tucker, Georgia, who comes to Colorado by way of Florida State. McLendon will have two years to play two at CU … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others have to say about McLendon … A member of the Recruiting Class of 2019, McLendon was considered to be a three-star prospect by both Rivals and 247 Sports. At Rivals, McLendon was considered to be the No. 24 weakside defensive end in the Class, and the No. 43 player overall out of the state of Georgia. At 247 Sports, McLendon was listed as the No. 34 weakside defensive end, the No. 46 player overall out of Georgia and the No. 476 overall player in the country.

In The Athletic’s rankings of remaining available Transfer Portal prospects, McLendon was the No. 4 overall pick.

Florida State bio … McLendon saw his role increase each of his four seasons with the Seminoles, and started 12 games during the 2022 campaign. McLendon recorded a total of 61 tackles and seven sacks in 38 games at Florida State. 

McLendon’s scouting report out of high school … Long frame and lean build. At 230 pounds, plenty of room to grow and add muscle in college. Hybrid edge defender with nice upside as pass-rusher. Fights through contact and covers ground with long strides. Wraps up ball carriers and shows good motor. Must improve first-step quickness and burst. Lacks ideal agility, but has array of moves. Should contribute in back half of college career and draw NFL Draft looks.

McLendon had other offers from … over two dozen schools out of high school, including many big time Power Five schools, including Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, Ohio State, Nebraska, Tennessee and LSU. Despite all of the other offers, McLendon opted to play for Florida State.

 

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Black Monday – 

CU scholarship Buffs who have entered the Transfer Portal since the Spring Game … offensive lineman Jackson Anderson … wide receiver Ty Robinson … defensive back Jeremy Mack … running back Victor Venn … linebacker Shakaun Bowser … linebacker Aubrey Smith … wide receiver Grant Page … defensive end Aaron Austin … defensive back Xavier Smith … running back Deion Smith … defensive back Tyrin Taylor … offensive lineman Alex Harkey … defensive back Oakie Salave’a … wide receiver Jordyn Tyson … cornerback Jason Oliver … wide receiver Chase Sowell … wide receiver Montana Lemonious-Craig …

MLC will land on his feet … Montana Lemonious-Craig officially entered the portal this morning and he already has over two dozen offers from schools such as Oregon State, Penn State, UCF, Cincinnati, Auburn, BYU, Mississippi State, Washington State, Cal, Cincinnati, Tulane, Colorado State and many more.

Just a reminder … The Spring Transfer Portal is only open from April 15th to April 30th. After that, players can’t transfer to another school and play in the 2023 season. Hence, the max exodus this week.

Players can, however, sign on with a new team all the way up to the start of Fall Camp.

Coach Prime said he was not done in the Transfer Portal, so, to make room for the new guys he is going to add over the next few months, the house cleaning needs to take place this week. It’s fluid, but with all of the transfer announcements today, best guess is that CU is now down to around 70 scholarship players, allowing the staff to add another dozen or so players this spring.

Announcements of players coming in won’t be as dramatic. Some may wait until after spring semester/quarter is over to announce, so schools know they can transfer in good standing. Others may want to take visits, and announce in June. It wouldn’t be a surprise if CU adds a transfer or two in the next week, but it won’t be anything like the number of players leaving. (Of the dozen-plus who have announced they are leaving since the Spring game, only MLC and Jordyn Tyson (and perhaps Deion Smith) are really disappointments.

Stat of the day (as pointed out by Stewart Mandel of The Athletic) … CU had ten scholarship wide receivers on the roster … between graduation, players leaving early for the NFL, and the Transfer Portal … none are left on the roster …

 

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Vito Tisdale – DB

Just the facts … Committed April 22nd … Tisdale is a 6’1″, 200- pound defensive back from Bowling Green, Kentucky, who comes to Colorado by way of Kentucky. Tisdale will have one year  to play at CU … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others have to say about Tisdale … A member of the Recruiting Class of 2020, Tisdale was considered to be a three-star prospect by both Rivals and 247 Sports. At Rivals, Tisdale was considered to be the No. 10 overall player out of the state of Kentucky. At 247 Sports, Tisdale was listed as the No. 41 safety in the nation, the No. 5 player overall out of Kentucky, and the No. 473 overall player in the country.

Tisdale, who missed the entire 2022 season after suffering a torn ACL and meniscus in his knee, was dismissed from the team in March for a violation of team rules. Tisdale finished his Wildcats career with 39 total tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, a sack and a pass breakup in two seasons.

The 6-foot-1, 200-pound senior was expected to assume a full-time starting role in the secondary last season after appearing in nine games with two starts in 2021 before suffering a torn ACL and meniscus in his knee during spring practice last season.

Last spring, head coach Mark Stoops said they would experiment with Tisdale at outside cornerback. “Vito is a very versatile player. You’ve heard me say that all the time. We’ll experiment with moving him around,” Stoops said. “That doesn’t mean it’s set in stone. He’s a very good football player. He’s one of our top 11, so we want to get him on the field and playing where we need some help. We feel like he’s versatile enough to do that, but we’ll continue to move him around.”

Tisdale had other offers from … over two dozen schools out of high school, including many big time Power Five schools, including Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State, Miami, Florida State and Miami. Despite all of the other offers, Tisdale stayed with his commitment to home state Kentucky.

 

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Willie Gaines – WR

Just the facts … Committed April 18th … Gaines is a 5’9″, 170- pound wide receiver from Cocoa, Florida, who comes to Colorado by way of Dodge City Community College and Jackson State. Harris will have two years to play two at CU … Rivals bio … 247 Sports bio

What others have to say about Gaines … A member of the Recruiting Class of 2019, Harris committed to Toledo. Harris was considered to be a three-star prospect by both Rivals and 247 Sports. At 247 Sports, Harris was listed as the No. 148 “athlete” in the Class, the No. 239 player overall out of the state of Florida, and the No. 1746 overall prospect in the nation.

Gaines hauled in 27 passes for 446 yards and five touchdowns in 13 games at Jackson State in 2022. Gaines was at Dodge City for two years out of Cocoa (Fla.) High, before joining Coach Prime and quarterback Shedeur Sanders at Jackson State in 2022

Gaines had other offers from … over a dozen schools out of high school, including Power Five conference schools Kentucky and Rutgers. Gaines originally committed to Toledo, but wound up at Dodge City Community College instead.

In his own words … “Aye Coach Prime you forgot your ‘SRT’ keys. No worries, it’s coming by way of a Louie from Cocoa Flawda,” tweeted Gaines, who also served as a returner for the Tigers last season. “I’m committed to the University of Colorado. Thank you Lord, I’m here, I never imagined this.”

 

 

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D’Vion “Deeve” Harris – DL

Just the facts … Committed April 15th … Harris is a 6’2″, 233-pound defensive lineman from St. Louis, Missouri, who comes to Colorado by way of Old Dominion and Minnesota. Harris will have two years to play two at CU … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others have to say about Harris … A member of the Recruiting Class of 2019, Harris committed to Minnesota. Harris was considered to be a three-star prospect by both Rivals and 247 Sports. At Rivals, Harris was listed as the No. 17 overall prospect out of the state of Missouri, and the No. 46 defensive end nationally. At 247 Sports, Harris was considered to be the No. 17 prospect out of Missouri, the No. 53 weakside defensive end in the nation, and the No. 817 overall player in the nation. After a red-shirt year and a COVID year at Minnesota, Harris transferred to Old Dominion in March of 2021.

2022: Appeared in 10 games at defensive end … Recorded 32 tackles, 2.5 sacks and four tackles for loss … Scored his third career touchdown and second career pick-six in the win over Arkansas State … Recorded a career-high seven tackles in the win over Virginia Tech … Had six tackles and half a sack at ECU … Totaled three tackles and two sacks in the win at Coastal Carolina.

2021: Played in 13 games at defensive end, making three starts … First defensive player in ODU history to score two defensive touchdowns in the same season … Scored on a 39-yard interception return at FIU, and a one-yard fumble recovery against Charlotte … Recorded 24 tackles, 2.5 sacks and 4.5 tackles for loss on the year … Recorded season-high four tackles and a tackle for loss in the season-opener against Wake Forest … Had three tackles and his first career full sack at Liberty … Notched two tackles, a sack and the 39-yard INT return touchdown in the win at FIU.

Harris had other offers from … over a dozen schools, including eight Power Five schools. Before Harris committed to Minnesota, Harris entertained offers from Utah, Florida, Kansas, Purdue, Louisville, Kentucky, Illinois and Arizona.

You Tube highlights of Harris (No. 11) … 

 

 

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Jack Bailey – OL

Just the facts … Committed April 7th … Bailey is a 6’4″, 290-pound offensive lineman from  Willoughby, Ohio, who comes to Colorado by way of Kent State. Bailey will have two years to play two at CU … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others have to say about Bailey … A member of the Recruiting Class of 2019, Bailey was considered to be a two-star prospect by both Rivals and 247 Sports before committing to Kent State. Bailey played for Kent State head coach Sean Lewis, who is now CU’s offensive coordinator, as well as for offensive line coach Bill O’Boyle, who followed Lewis to Boulder. Bailey entered the Transfer Portal a few days before committing to Colorado, and did not receive a Transfer Portal rating before announcing his decision.

After splitting time at center his as a redshirt sophomore, Bailey started the past two years primarily at left guard, next to Savion Washington, who is already on campus at CU. The pair started 11-of-12 games together last season, and were a part of an offensive line that led the MAC in rushing yards per game at 202.8 yards per game.

Bailey had other offers from … only Kent State out of high school.

In his own words … “I’ll graduate in May with my degree in construction management,” Bailey told The News-Herald. “I also have two years of eligibility left. I just think I’m ready to explore new options.”

“I can’t wait to get back up with Big Sav [Savion Washington],” said Bailey. “We got especially close last year too so I can’t wait to get back up there and see him.”

 

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Xavier Weaver – WR

Just the facts … Committed February 22nd … Weaver is a 6’1′, 175-pound wide receiver from Orlando, Florida, who comes to Colorado by way of South Florida. Kennedy will have three years to play two at CU … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others have to say about Weaver … Weaver was a member of Recruiting Class of 2019. He was considered to be a three-star prospect by both Rivals and 247 Sports. At 247 Sports, Weaver was rated as the No. 231 wide receiver in the nation, the No. 241 overall prospect out of the state of Florida, and the No. 1936 overall player in the country. Rivals has Weaver as a three-star transfer prospect, the No. 304 transfer in this year’s Class.

Weaver, a teammate of fellow USF Bull Jimmy Horn, Jr. (who has already transferred to CU), was the leading receiver for South Florida in 2021 and 2022. Weaver had 53 catches for 718 yards and six touchdowns in 2022. It marked the fifth-best season reception total and receiving yardage total in USF program history. Weaver also led the Bulls with 41 receptions and averaged a team-best 17.4 yards per catch average in 2021. He saw action in a total of 40 games at USF. (Horn caught a total of 67 passes and had 1,066 yards of offense in 2021 and 2022 at USF).

Weaver’s productive 2022 season led to him earning second-team All-AAC honors as voted on by coaches across the league. He was also named to the Phil Steele and Athlon Sports all-conference teams in the AAC.

Weaver will be finishing up classes at South Florida this spring, and will be in Boulder this summer.

Weaver had other offers from … over a dozen schools out of high school, though Wake Forest was the only Power Five conference offer. As a transfer, Weaver was courted by Oklahoma and West Virginia before choosing Colorado.

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February 16th 

With several more transfers rated, Colorado back at No. 1 in the Transfer Portal Rankings

From BuffStampede.com … With another transfer portal window coming up in May and transfers still getting rated by 247Sports, the team rankings can continue to fluctuate until all the dust is settled.

A handful of Colorado additions received a rating recently, helping move the Buffaloes back up to No. 1 nationally on the transfer rankings.

 

COLORADO TRANSFER RATINGS

DB/WR Travis Hunter (99, from Jackson State)

QB Shedeur Sanders (92, from Jackson State)

TE Seydou Traore (92, from Arkansas State)

WR Jimmy Horn Jr. (90, from South Florida)

LB Demouy Kennedy* (90 from Alabama)

Myles Slusher (89, from Arkansas)

DL Leonard Payne (89, from Fresno State)

EDGE Jeremiah Brown (89, from Jackson State)

EDGE Taylor Upshaw (88, from Michigan)

OT Savion Washington (88, from Kent State)

OL Yousef Mugharbarbil (88, from Florida)

CB Kyndrich Breedlove (87, from Ole Miss)

RB Kavosiey Smoke* (87, from Kentucky)

CB Tayvion Beasley (87, from Jackson State)

Cam’Ron Silmon (87, from Jackson State)

LB Vonta Bentley (86, from Clemson)

OL Landon Bebee* (85, from Missouri State)

DL Shane Cokes (85, from Dartmouth)

DL Taijh Alston (84, from West Virginia)

COLORADO TRANSFERS THAT HAVE YET TO BE RATED

OL Tyler Brown (from Jackson State)

EDGE Jordan Domineck (from Arkansas)

Mark Vassett (from Louisville)

Alejandro Mata (from Jackson State)

Jace Feely (from Arizona State)

* – Transfer not expected on campus until the summer

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Demouy Kennedy – LB

Just the facts … Committed February 1st … Kennedy is a 6’3″, 215-pound linebacker from Theodore, Alabama, who comes to Colorado by way of Alabama. Kennedy will have three years to play two at CU … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others have to say about Kennedy … Kennedy was a member of the Recruiting Class of 2020. Kennedy was considered to be a five-star prospect by Rivals, and a four-star prospect by 247 Sports. At Rivals, Kennedy was listed as the No. 1 overall prospect out of the state of Alabama (think about that one for a second), the No. 4 inside linebacker in the nation, and the No. 34 overall prospect in the entire 2020 Recruiting Class. At 247 Sports, Kennedy was listed as the No. 1 prospect out of the state of Alabama, the No. 3 inside linebacker in the country, and the No. 35 overall prospect in the nation. As a transfer, Rivals listed Kennedy as a the No. 238 overall transfer prospect.

247 Sports had this profile of Kennedy as a high school prospect … Muscular, well-proportioned athlete with lengthy frame. Physical specimen who can really run and finish from linebacker position. Violent football player with immense lower-body explosiveness. Comfortable in space though sometimes plays outside of frame or not under control. Plays with reckless abandon for his body. Upside as an edge rusher with good first step and bend. Athletic traits and length to excel as drop defender but raw in coverage ahead of senior football campaign. Has clocked 10.9 in the 100 meter dash within the year. Can shed blocks with extension and power. Could stand to improve from a technical standpoint through responsibility in tight quarters.

Kennedy entered the transfer portal in mid-January after three years with the Crimson Tide. He saw action in a total of 24 games at Alabama, primarily as a special teams contributor. He did record seven tackles on defense and had seven rushing attempts on offense in 2021. He was named one of the Crimson Tide’s special teams players of the week by the Alabama coaches four times during the 2021 season. A knee injury ended his 2022 season after just five games, so his availability will need to be monitored.

Kennedy had other offers from … everywhere. An Auburn commit from July of 2018 to March of 2019, Kennedy flipped to Alabama in September of his senior season. Many of the heavyweights from the SEC, including Georgia, Tennessee and LSU offered Kennedy, as did Florida State, TCU, Louisville and Georgia Tech.

Below is a video of why Rivals had Kennedy listed as a five-star prospect …

 

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Kyndrich Breedlove – DB

Just the facts … Committed January 16th … Breedlove is a 5’11”, 180-pound defensive back from Nashville, Tennessee, who comes to Colorado by way of Ole Miss. Breedlove will have three years to play three at CU … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others have to say about Breedlove … Breedlove was a member of the Recruiting Class of 2021, and was considered to be a four-star prospect by Rivals, and a high three-star prospect by 247 Sports. At Rivals, Breedlove was rated as the No. 34 cornerback in the nation, and the No. 9 overall prospect out of Tennessee. At 247 Sports, Breedlove was considered to be the No. 27 “athlete” in the 2021 Recruiting Class, the No. 12 overall player out of Tennessee, and the No. 413 player overall in the country. Despite being in the Transfer Portal only three days before committing to CU, Breedlove already had offers from Texas A&M and Arkansas.

Breedlove played in nine games as a true freshman for Mississippi, and was slated to start for the Rebels this past season but was injured. His action to date has largely been limited to special teams.

Rivals had this to say about Breedlove when he committed to Ole Miss: Tennessee’s No. 10 player does a little bit of everything for Pearl-Cohn. They get the football in his hands any way they can on offense and then he is locking down the opponent’s best receiver at cornerback. His home run speed plays well on both sides of the ball, helping him get to the corner while running the football and closing the gap when covering receivers one-on-one on an island.

The 28th-ranked cornerback in the nation ran for 601 yards and scored 12 rushing touchdowns for Pearl-Cohn as a junior. He also recorded 21 tackles and had an interception on defense. Breedlove led the Firebirds to a 15-1 record and the 3A state title game.

Breedlove had other offers from … before committing to Mississippi in his junior year of high school, Breedlove had offers from over a dozen Power Five conference schools, including almost all of the SEC: Georgia, Tennessee, LSU, Auburn, Texas A&M, Missouri, Kentucky, Mississippi State, South Carolina and Vanderbilt.

Here is a link to his Hudl.com highlights

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Kyndrich Breedlove – DB

Just the facts … Committed January 16th … Breedlove is a 5’11”, 180-pound defensive back from Nashville, Tennessee, who comes to Colorado by way of Ole Miss. Breedlove will have three years to play three at CU … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others have to say about Breedlove … Breedlove was a member of the Recruiting Class of 2021, and was considered to be a four-star prospect by Rivals, and a high three-star prospect by 247 Sports. At Rivals, Breedlove was rated as the No. 34 cornerback in the nation, and the No. 9 overall prospect out of Tennessee. At 247 Sports, Breedlove was considered to be the No. 27 “athlete” in the 2021 Recruiting Class, the No. 12 overall player out of Tennessee, and the No. 413 player overall in the country. Despite being in the Transfer Portal only three days before committing to CU, Breedlove already had offers from Texas A&M and Arkansas.

Breedlove played in nine games as a true freshman for Mississippi, and was slated to start for the Rebels this past season but was injured. His action to date has largely been limited to special teams.

Rivals had this to say about Breedlove when he committed to Ole Miss: Tennessee’s No. 10 player does a little bit of everything for Pearl-Cohn. They get the football in his hands any way they can on offense and then he is locking down the opponent’s best receiver at cornerback. His home run speed plays well on both sides of the ball, helping him get to the corner while running the football and closing the gap when covering receivers one-on-one on an island.

The 28th-ranked cornerback in the nation ran for 601 yards and scored 12 rushing touchdowns for Pearl-Cohn as a junior. He also recorded 21 tackles and had an interception on defense. Breedlove led the Firebirds to a 15-1 record and the 3A state title game.

Breedlove had other offers from … before committing to Mississippi in his junior year of high school, Breedlove had offers from over a dozen Power Five conference schools, including almost all of the SEC: Georgia, Tennessee, LSU, Auburn, Texas A&M, Missouri, Kentucky, Mississippi State, South Carolina and Vanderbilt.

Here is a link to his Hudl.com highlights

 

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Taylor Upshaw – DL

Just the facts … Committed January 14th … Upshaw is a 6’4″, 235-pound defensive lineman from Bradenton, Florida, who comes to Colorado by way of Michigan. Upshaw is a graduate transfer with one season to play at CU … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others had to say about Upshaw … Upshaw was a member of the Recruiting Class of 2018, and was considered to be a three-star prospect by both Rivals and 247 Sports. At 247 Sports, Upshaw was considered to be the No. 25 strongside defensive end in the nation, the No. 88 player overall out of the state of Florida, and the No. 561 overall recruit in the nation. As a transfer, Upshaw has maintained his three-star status.

Upshaw played in 13 games this past season at Michigan, posting 12 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, two sacks and an interception. In his five seasons with the Wolverines, he played in 37 games with two starts (both in 2020) and he totaled 39 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks.

Taylor’s father Regan Upshaw was the 12th pick in the first-round of the 1996 NFL Draft. He went on to play nine seasons professionally, for the Buccaneers, Jaguars, Raiders, Redskins and Giants. His older brother Regan Upshaw II played collegiately and was a team captain at Clemson.

Upshaw had other offers from … over a dozen Power Five conference schools. Before committing to Michigan, Upshaw entertained offers from Arizona, Cal, and Oregon from the Pac-12, as well as having offers from Florida, Georgia Tech, Illinois, Indiana, Mississippi, Kentucky, Northwestern, North Carolina State, Oklahoma, Pitt, Purdue, Tennessee and Wisconsin.

 

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Jordan Domineck – DL

Just the facts … Committed January 14th … Domineck is a 6’3″, 251-pound defensive lineman from Lakeland, Florida, who comes to Domineck by way of Arkansas. Domineck is a a graduate transfer with one season to play at CU … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others had to say about Domineck … Domineck was a member of the Recruiting Class of 2018, and was considered to be a three-star prospect by both Rivals and 247 Sports. At 247 Sports, Domineck was considered to be the No. 72 weakside defensive end in the nation, the No. 194 overall player out of the state of Florida, and the No. 1255 player overall in the nation. As a transfer, Domineck has maintained his three-star status at Rivals.

Domineck, listed at 6-foot-3, 251 pounds, played four seasons (2018-21) at Georgia Tech before transferring to Arkansas last year. With the Razorbacks this past season, he didn’t start, but played in all 13 games and posted 34 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks.

During his time at Georgia Tech, Domineck played in 31 games, with 15 starts, recording 101 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss and 9.0 sacks.

Domineck had other offers from … a number of Power Five schools out of high school. Before committing to Georgia Tech, Domineck had offers from the likes of Iowa State, Syracuse, and Vanderbilt.

Here is a link to his high school highlights

 

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Marshawn Kneeland – DL

Name withdrawn from Transfer Portal … January 12th … From BuffStampede.comKneeland is no longer in Colorado’s plans and he has subsequently removed his name from the transfer portal … Kneeland can either return to Western Michigan or declare for the NFL Draft …

Just the facts … Committed December 22nd … Kneeland is a 6’3″, 275-pound defensive end from Grand Rapids, Michigan, who comes to Colorado by way of Western Michigan. He will have two years to play two at CU … Rivals bio … 247 Sports bio …

What others say about Kneeland … Kneeland was a member of the Recruiting Class of 2019, and was considered to be a two-star prospect by both Rivals and 247 Sports. At 247 Sports, he was considered to be the No. 158 weakside defensive end in the nation, the No. 85 player overall out of the state of Michigan, and the No. 3433 player overall in the nation.

The 6-foot-3, 275-pound Kneeland earned a Pro Football Focus run grade of 85.5, good for 18th in the country. He finished with 38 total tackles (ten for loss) and 1.5 sacks with three sacks. He had 31 tackles and eight for loss in 2021.

Kneeland had other offers from … only a few schools, with Western Michigan being his best offer.

In his own words … “I feel good about Colorado because of the opportunities that come with it,” Kneeland told 247 Sports, “and the people that I would be around while being there because iron sharpens iron.”

“We got a chance to build a really good relationship with Coach Williams and Coach Grundy,” said Kneeland’s high school head coach Brendan Kimble, who accompanied him to Colorado. “Once we were on campus that comfort was extended throughout the entire staff. Then Coach Prime put it over the top. The opportunity to learn from him and be developed in the environment he is building was something he did not want to pass up.”

 

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Kavosiey Smoke – RB

Just the facts … Committed January 11th … Smoke is a 5’9″, 209-pound running back from Wetumpka, Alabama. Smoke comes to Colorado by way of Kentucky as graduate transfer, with one year to play at CU … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others have to say about Smoke … A member of the Recruiting Class of 2018, Smoke was rated as a three-star prospect by both Rivals and 247 Sports. At Rivals, Smoke was listed as the No. 29 running back in the country, and the No. 20 overall prospect out of the state of Alabama. At 247 Sports, Smoke was considered to be the No. 55 athlete in the nation, the No. 19 player overall out of Alabama, and the No. 711 overall prospect in the nation. As a transfer, Rivals still rates Smoke as a three-star prospect, the No. 146 overall player available in the Transfer Portal.

Over five seasons with the Wildcats, Smoke carried the ball 291 times for 1,583 yards, which ranks 21st on UK’s career rushing list, and 13 touchdowns while averaging 5.4 yards per carry, which ranks seventh in school history.

Returning starter at running back for Kentucky, Chris Rodriguez, was suspended for the first four games of the 2022. In those four games, Smoke rushed 51 times for 263 yards and a touchdown. Following Rodriguez’s return, however, Smoke totaled just seven carries for 14 yards over the final eight games of the season.

Smoke had other offers from … a number of Power Five conference schools. Before signing with Kentucky, Smoke entertained offers from Cincinnati, Florida, Georgia Tech, Illinois, Mississippi State, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia Tech.

Here is a link to his Hudl.com highlights

 

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Myles Slusher – S

Just the facts … Committed January 8th … Slusher is a 6’0″, 190-pound defensive back from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Slusher comes to Colorado by way of Arkansas, and will have three years to play two at CU … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others have to say about Slusher … A member of the Recruiting Class of 2020, Slusher was rated as a four-star prospect by both Rivals and 247 Sports. At Rivals, Slusher was rated as the No. 19 safety in the nation, and the No. 3 overall prospect out of the state of Oklahoma. At 247 Sports, Slusher was considered to be the No. 12 safety in the country, the No. 2 overall player out of Oklahoma, and the No. 172 overall prospect in the country.

Slusher battled through some injuries during his near three year run in Fayetteville but he still saw action in 23 games with 15 starts. He recorded a total of 93 tackles, nine-and-a-half for a loss, seven pass breakups, two interceptions and a forced fumble with the Razorbacks. Slusher was handed a one-game suspension this past season but he returned in week 12 and recorded a season-high eight tackles against Ole Miss.

Slusher had other offers from … over two dozen Power Five conference schools. Before committing to Arkansas, Slusher was an Oregon commit for much of his senior year. From the Pac-12, Slusher had offers from Oregon, UCLA and Colorado. From the SEC, Slusher had offers from Alabama, LSU, Mississippi, Missouri and Texas A&M. From the Big 12, Slusher had offers from Baylor, Iowa State, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Texas Tech, and West Virginia. Other offers came from the likes of Notre Dame, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska.

Here is a link to his Hudl.com highlights

 

 

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Yousef Mugharbil – OL

Just the facts … Committed January 7th … Mugharbil is a 6’5″, 310-pound offensive lineman from Murphy, North Carolina. Mugharbil comes to Colorado by way of Florida, and will have three years to play three at CU … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others have to say about Mugharbil … A member of the Recruiting Class of 2021, Mugharbil was Beasley was rated as a three-star prospect by Rivals and a four-star prospect by 247 Sports. At Rivals, Mugharbil was rated as the No. 38 offensive tackle in the nation, and the No. 19 overall prospect out fo the state of North Carolina. At 247 Sports, Mugharbil was considered to be the No. 21 interior lineman in the country, the No. 17 player out of North Carolina, and the No. 282 prospect overall in the nation.

Mugharbil was involved in an accident during his first few months in Gainesville. He was driving a scooter and collided with a semi-truck, which resulted in injuries. Mugharbil returned to practice with the Gators in December of 2021, but he did not see any game action during Florida’s recently concluded 2022 campaign.

Mugharbil had other offers from … over a dozen Power Five conference. Before committing to Florida, Mugharbil had offers from Arkansas, Duke, Georgia Tech, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisville, Michigan State, both North Carolina schools, Penn State, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Wake Forest, and West Virginia.

Here is a link to his Hudl.com highlights

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January 6th

CU picks up its (perhaps) kickoff specialist (along with competition for the placekicking position), Jace Feely from Arizona State

Tweet from Jace Feely … After some great talks with STC Trevor Reilly and coach Prime I have been offered and decided to commit to the University of Colorado thank you for investing in me and allowing me to be apart of bringing the buffaloes back to national prominence

From the Daily Camera … The son of former NFL kicker Jay Feely, Jace is excited for a fresh start after two seasons as a backup with the Sun Devils. He has three seasons of eligibility remaining.

“I’m pumped. I can’t wait to get up there,” said Feely, who will arrive in Boulder next week. “I just can’t wait to be included in that (new excitement at CU under Sanders) and do my part.”

After redshirting in 2021, Feely, who is from Gilbert, Ariz., was a backup to freshman Carter Brown this past season. Feely made his only extra point attempt, kicked off four times (with two touchbacks) and also punted once for 37 yards. In his high school career, he was 16-of-22 on field goals with a long of 52 yards.

“(ASU) was definitely a great learning period of how college football works,” he said. “I worked my butt off there for about two and a half years and I felt like I put in all that I could there and it was time for me to move on at the end of the season.”

Feely will have some familiarity with Folsom Field. ASU beat the Buffs, 42-34, on Oct. 29 in Boulder. The 6-foot, 215-pounder said he was hitting field goals from 65 yards during pregame warm-ups that day.

“I love competition,” Feely said. “I think it’s such a strong bond that kickers and special teams units have together and I can’t wait to meet the guys and meet my competition.”

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High school … 

  • Son of 14-year NFL veteran and current CBS Sports analyst Jay Feely
  • Five-star kicker according to Kohl’s Kicking; Chris Sailer’s rankings have him as the No. 13 kicker in the nation in the class
  • MaxPreps Small School High School Football All-America First Team selection as a punter; A member of the Arizona Republic’s All-State First Team as a punter
  • Accounted for 148 points during his four-year varsity career, making 16-of-22 field goals (73%)
  • Connected on a 52-yard field goal as a sophomore and a 47-yarder as a freshman
  • Went 22-of-23 on PAT’s during his senior season
  • Punted 20 times for 856 yards (42.8 yards/punt) as one of the state’s premier punters
  • Also served as the kickoff specialist for Gilbert Christian, recording 37 touchbacks over the past two seasons and averaging 57.0 yards/kickoff in 2020

Isaiah Lewis declares for the NFL Draft 

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Tayvion Beasley – DB

Just the facts … Committed December 31st … Beasley is a 5’10”, 165-pound cornerback from Bellflower, California (St. John Bosco). Beasley comes to Colorado by way of Jackson State, and will have four years to play three at CU … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others have to say about Beasley … A member of the Recruiting Class of 2022, Beasley was rated as a three-star prospect by both Rivals and 247 Sports. At Rivals, Beasley, who played for California high school power St. John Bosco, was considered to be the No. 97 player overall out of the state of California. At 247 Sports, Beasley was considered to be the No. 74 cornerback in the nation, the No. 60 player out of California, and the No. 798 overall prospect in the country.

Beasley saw action in a total of nine games during his true freshman campaign this past fall, recording eight tackles, three pass breakups, an interception and one fumble recovery.

Beasley had other offers from … a number of Power Five schools. Before committing to Jackson State and Coach Prime, Beasley entertained offers from USC, Oregon, Michigan, Arizona State, BYU, Oregon State and Arizona.

Here is a link to his Hudl.com highlights

 

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Leonard Payne – DL

Just the facts … Committed December 29th … Payne is a 6’3″, 308-pound defensive tackle from Downey, California. Payne comes to Colorado by way of Fresno State, and will have one year to play as a graduate transfer … Rivals bio247 Sports

What others say about Payne … A member of the Recruiting Class of 2018 (yup, Class of 2018). Way back then, Payne was considered to be only a two-star prospect by both Rivals and 247 Sports (he was also checking in at 265 pounds, some 43 pounds ago). At 247 Sports, Payne was rated as the No. 147 strongside defensive end in the country, the No. 324 player overall out of the state of California, and the No. 3393 prospect in the country.

In 2021, Payne played in 11 games and started nine … missed the final two games with injury … totaled 22 tackles (10 solo) … had 5.0 tackles for loss … added 3.5 sacks … also had a fumble recovery. This past season, Payne’s participation was limited due to injury.

Payne had other offers from … Out of high school, Payne’s offers were from Sacramento State and Fresno State, with Payne settling on the Bulldogs. After spending five years in Fresno, Payne entered the transfer portal on December 26th. In the three days Payne was in the Transfer Portal, Payne earned scholarship offers from Indiana, Kansas State, Louisiana Tech, Nevada, Old Dominion, Troy, UConn and Utah State.

 

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Jeremiah Brown – LB

Just the facts … Committed December 29th … Brown is a 6’2″, 220-pound edge rusher from Havana, Florida. Brown comes to Colorado by way of Jackson State, and will have three years to play two at CU … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others say about Brown … A member of the Recruiting Class of 2021, Brown was rated as a three-star prospect by 247 Sports, but only a two-star prospect by Rivals. At 247 Sports, Brown was considered to be the No. 189 linebacker in the nation, the No. 243 player overall out of the state of Florida, and the No. 1703 player overall in the nation. In June, 2020, Brown committed to Florida Atlantic, before switching to Jackson State in December.

In 20 games of action as a true freshman and sophomore at Jackson State, Brown recorded 52 tackles, 11 for a loss, seven sacks and he had three fumble involvements. He also participated on special teams for the Tigers and had a blocked field-goal against Southern this past season.

Brown becomes the sixth former Tiger to announce his move from Jackson to Boulder, joining two-way star Travis Hunter, quarterback Shedeur Sanders, offensive lineman Tyler Brown, safety Cam’Ron Silmon and kicker Alejandro Mata.

Brown had other offers from … at least one Power Five conference school, Minnesota. Other offers came from schools like Troy, Marshall and Southern Mississippi.

Here is a link to his Hudl.com highlights

 

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Alejandro Mata – K

Just the facts … Committed December 27th … Mata is a 5’9″, 180-pound kicker from Buford, Georgia

What others have to say about Mata … Matta comes to Colorado from Jackson State. As a freshman kicker in 2022, Mata made 12-of-13 field goals attempts this season, but his longest was from only 38 yards out. Mata also has made 50 of his 51 extra points (both of the missed kicks were blocked). He was a third-team FCS Freshman All-American and second-team all-conference selection. Mata would have four years to play three at Colorado.

Mata played football with Colorado running back Victor Venn and linebacker Aubrey Smith at Buford (Ga.) High in 2021. He made 60 of 63 PATs and 9 of 13 field goals as a prep senior with the Wolves.

At this moment, it’s unclear as to whether Mata is coming to CU as a scholarship player, or a preferred walk-on. This past season, CU freshman kicker Cole Becker was 11-for-13 on his field goal attempts, with a long of 49 yards (both misses were from 40 yards out, with one miss coming from over 50 yards).

 

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Mark Vassett – P

Just the facts .. Committed December 26th … Vassett is a 6’4″, 220-pound punter from Melbourne, Austrailia. Vasset comes to Colorado by way of Louisville, and will have three years to play three at CU … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others have to say about Vassett … Vassett was a member of the Recruiting Class of 2021, and was unrated by Rivals, but was considered to be a three-star prospect by 247 Sports. At 247 Sports, Vassett was rated as the No. 4 player overall out Australia, the No. 7 punter in the Class, and the No. 2016 prospect overall.

Vasset graduated high school in 2014 in Australia, worked for the family construction business, then went to same kicking school in Australia that brought James Stefanou and Josh Watts to Colorado. Vassett was originally recruited to Michigan State by Mel Tucker and Ross Els, but opted for the Cardinals. In 2022, Vasset set records at Louisville, earning honorable mention All-ACC honors this past fall.

Vassett had other offers from … Louisville and Michigan State, settling on Louisville after first committing to the Spartans.

In his own words … “I have never stepped foot in the United States”, Vassett said in 2020, when he first committed to Michigan State. “So a lot about the college system will be new to me but from what I have researched and heard off of from others is it will be the most amazing place to spend the next four years of my life. Can’t wait to get started.”

 

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Seydou Traore – TE

Just the facts … Committed on Christmas Day … Traore is a 6’4″, 210-pound tight end from Clearwater, Florida. Traore comes to Colorado by way of Arkansas State, and will have four years to play three at CU … Rivals bio … 247 Sports bio …

What others have to say about Traore … Traore is originally from England, which also produced Colorado 2023 linebacker signee Kofi Taylor-Barrocks. Thaore had never competed in 11-man football before arriving in the United States, and only played one year of high school football. Despite his inexperience, Thaore was considered a three-star prospect by 247 Sports, while only a two-star prospect by Rivals.

Traore caught 50 passes for 655 yards receiving and four receiving touchdowns during the 2022 season while playing for Arkansas State. That was good enough to earn him a spot on the Sun Belt All-Conference first team this year. He finished the regular season with the fifth-highest receiving grade (89.6) among all FBS tight ends according to PFF.

Traore had other offers from … only a handful of programs out of high school, mostly because, again, he was new to the game. When he announced his decision to enter the Transfer Portal, however, Power Five schools took notice. Traore’s decision came down to CU and Utah, a program noted for turning tight ends into stars.

Here is a link to his Hudl.com highlights

 

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Jimmy Horn, Jr. – WR

Just the facts … Committed on Christmas Day … Horn is a 5’9″, 165-pound wide receiver from Sanford, Florida. Horn comes to Colorado by way of South Florida, and will have three years to play two at CU … Rivals bio247 Sports

What others have to say about Horn … As a member of the Recruiting Class of 2021, Horn was rated as a three-star prospect by both Rivals and 247 Sports. At 247 Sports, Horn was listed as the No. 127 wide receiver in the nation, the No. 107 player overall out of Florida, and the No. 863 player overall in the country. As a transfer, Rivals still has Horn as a three-star prospect, the No. 148 player available in the Transfer Portal. 247 Sports, meanwhile, has Horn rated at .9000, which makes him a four-star transfer in their eyes.

Horn caught a total of 67 passes and had 1,066 yards of offense in 2021 and 2022 at USF. Horn was a first-team All-AAC selection this fall as a kick returner after averaging 29.9 yards per return. He had an 89-yard touchdown return for a score in the Bulls’ season opener against BYU (see below).

Horn also won four medals at the Class 8A State Track and Field Championships in his final year at Seminole. He was part of the state champion 4×100-meter relay team that posted a time of 41..12 to rank among the top 10 nationally. Horn won the long jump with a mark of 23-0.75 and he finished fourth in the 100-meter dash (10.81) and triple jump (46-4.25).

Horn had other offers from … several big-time Power Five conference schools out of high school, including Georgia and Tennessee. He also had an offer from Coach Prime at Jackson State, but settled on home state South Florida.

Here is a link to his Hudl.com highlights

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December 23rd

Conference Transfer Portal Grades: CU No 1 in the Pac-12

From the San Jose Mercury News … Pac-12 teams have lost more than 100 players to the transfer portal since it opened on Dec. 5. That figure will climb — and perhaps significantly — before closing time on Jan. 18.

The conference benefited immensely from the dizzying amount of player movement last winter, especially with the influx of quarterbacks.

Whether the collective impact is negative or positive this time around won’t be clear until the 2023 season, but the Hotline has no interest in reserving judgment for nine months.

Where’s the fun in that?

Welcome to our first transfer portal power ratings of the offseason. We’ll revisit the assessment below when the portal closes next month, then again when it opens (for two weeks) in early May.

1. Colorado: Like last year, the Buffaloes have lost a load of players to the portal. Unlike last year, the level of departing talent is limited. Also unlike last year, they are the conference’s biggest winner thus far. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders arrives from Jackson State to run the offense for his father, while cornerback Travis Hunter — the former No. 1 rated recruit in the country — provides CU with an elite talent on the back line. Check back in another month. The Buffaloes aren’t close to finished.

2. Washington: The momentum continues for coach Kalen DeBoer’s program with a slew of impact newcomers passing through the portal on their way to Montlake. Arizona State running back Daniyel Ngata and Michigan State receiver Germie Bernard bolster the array of playmakers around quarterback Michael Penix. Another former Sun Devil, Joe Moore, adds needed depth at edge rusher. So far, none of the Huskies’ key contributors (or backup quarterbacks) have entered the portal.

3. UCLA: The Bruins have worked the transfer market in expert fashion for years — often with players at the graduate level — and this cycle is producing more of the same. Quarterback Collin Schlee (Kent State) and linebacker Oluwafemi Oladejo (Cal) are proven commodities, and keep an eye on tight end Moliki Matavao, who averaged 13 yards per catch for Oregon. The Bruins have avoided a significant exodus to date, making their net gain considerable.

… and, Stanford (See: University of Colorado, 2021) … 

12. Stanford: Who’s not in the transfer portal in the wake of another terrible season, the departure of David Shaw and the hiring of Troy Taylor? As of this writing, Stanford has 17 outbound players and zero inbound players, according to 247 Sports. No unit has been hit harder than the offensive line, which lost two players to Michigan (Myles Hinton and Drake Nugent). To what extent will the university adjust its policy to allow Taylor to work the portal for immediate help?

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Cam’ron Silmon – DB

Just the facts … Committed December 22nd … Silmon is a 5’10”, 180-pound safety from Cedar Hill, Texas (where Shedeur Sanders played high school football), and comes to Colorado by way of Jackson State. He has three years to play two at CU … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others had to say about Silmon … A member of the Recruiting Class of 2021, Silmon was rated as a two-star prospect by Rivals, but a composite three-star prospect by 247 Sports. At 247 Sports, Silmon was considered to be the 170 safety in the nation, the No. 300 player overall out of Texas, and the No. 1990 overall prospect nationally.

Silmon had other offers from … only a handful of schools out of high school. Rivals shows that he was a verbal commit to Florida Atlantic, but either Silmon never made it to Florida, or later transferred to Jackson State, because he was the starting safety for Coach Prime’s Tigers this past season, earning All-SWAC honors.

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Marshawn Kneeland – DL

Just the facts … Committed December 22nd … Kneeland is a 6’3″, 275-pound defensive end from Grand Rapids, Michigan, who comes to Colorado by way of Western Michigan. He will have two years to play two at CU … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others say about Kneeland … Kneeland was a member of the Recruiting Class of 2019, and was considered to be a two-star prospect by both Rivals and 247 Sports. At 247 Sports, he was considered to be the No. 158 weakside defensive end in the nation, the No. 85 player overall out of the state of Michigan, and the No. 3433 player overall in the nation.

The 6-foot-3, 275-pound Kneeland earned a Pro Football Focus run grade of 85.5, good for 18th in the country. He finished with 38 total tackles (ten for loss) and 1.5 sacks with three sacks. He had 31 tackles and eight for loss in 2021.

Kneeland had other offers from … only a few schools, with Western Michigan being his best offer.

In his own words … “I feel good about Colorado because of the opportunities that come with it,” Kneeland told 247 Sports, “and the people that I would be around while being there because iron sharpens iron.”

“We got a chance to build a really good relationship with Coach Williams and Coach Grundy,” said Kneeland’s high school head coach Brendan Kimble, who accompanied him to Colorado. “Once we were on campus that comfort was extended throughout the entire staff. Then Coach Prime put it over the top. The opportunity to learn from him and be developed in the environment he is building was something he did not want to pass up.”

A two-star prospect coming out of Godwin Heights Senior in 2019, Kneeland vastly outperformed his rating while at Western Michigan. He is now anxious to test his skills in the Pac-12, as a January enrollee at Colorado with two years to play two.

“I look forward to proving to everybody that I am better than what I used to be,” he said. “I feel like anybody that watched my games would see, okay, this is not a two-star athlete, it is someone better… I think.

“It doesn’t really matter what most people are going to say. They are going to speak regardless, whether you are a five-star, four-star, two-star or no star. At the end of the day, you line up against who you line up against and try to beat them.”

 

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Travis Hunter – CB/WR

Here is a link to his official CUBuffs.com bio

Just the facts … Committed December 21st (Signing Day) … Hunter is a 6’1″, 165-pound cornerback/wide receiver from Suwanee, Georgia (Collins Hill), who comes to Colorado by way of Jackson State. Hunter will have four years to play three at CU … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others say about Hunter … A member of the Recruiting Class of 2021, Hunter was considered by both Rivals and 247 Sports to be not only the No. 1 player out of Georgia, the No. 1 cornerback in the nation, but the No. 1 overall prospect in the country. His 247 composite ranking was 0.9999, or basically perfect.

Evaluation by Andrew Invins at 247 SportsA generational type of talent. Legitimately CB1 and WR1 for the class of 2022. Makes everything he does look extremely easy. Smooth. Explosive. Competitive. At times it seems like he’s almost a human cheat code as he’s always making the highlight reel play at the right time. Video game numbers during prep career (over 3,600 receiving yards, 46 touchdowns catches and 19 interceptions) make him seem even more godly. Hasn’t tested anywhere, but he’s one of those prospects that doesn’t need to run on the lasers to verify anything as his play speed trumps others. Quick to read and react on the defensive side of the ball. Likes to bait quarterbacks into making poor decisions. Elite ball skills and ability to elevate over other players helps him take away throwing windows. Shifty footwork makes him difficult to cover when he’s on offense. Mixes gears well and is able to shake defensive backs with crisp little cuts. Not afraid to lay out or get his jersey dirty, either. Will eventually need to add some body armor to a rather wiry frame that appears to be pushing 6-foot-1 as that will help him make stops in the ally or block out on the perimeter. Has the tools to be a difference maker the second he steps foot on the college campus of his choice. Viewed by most recruiters and scouts as cornerback longterm, but offensive coaches are likely going to be trying to get him some burn at wide receiver in situational packages. Should work his way onto the two-deep as a freshman and then blossom into an impact player and potential All-American. Will play on Sundays if there are no set backs and has a chance to be selected Day 1 of the NFL Draft if he keeps progressing.

Hunter had other offers from … everyone who thought they had a shot at his services. Florida State was considered to be Hunter’s destination committing to the Seminoles in March of his junior year. On Signing Day, 2021, however, Hunter flipped, announcing his decision to attend Jackson State. Hunter also had offers from the likes of Georgia, Michigan, Oklahoma, Clemson and Tennessee.

Here is a link to his Hudl.com highlights

 

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Tyler Brown – OL

Here is a link to his official CUBuffs.com bio

Just the facts … Committed December 21st (Signing Day) … Brown is a 6’3″, 320-pound offensive lineman from Jackson Mississippi. He comes to Colorado by way of Louisiana-Lafayette and Jackson State. He will have two years to play two at CU … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others have to say about Brown … A member of the Recruiting Class of 2019, Brown was rated as a two-star prospect by both Rivals and 247 Sports. 247 Sports ranks him the No. 203 interior offensive lineman nationally and No. 72 player from Mississippi.

After spending three years (and playing 11 games) with Louisiana-Lafayette, Brown transferred to Jackson State. This past season, Brown started 13 games on the offensive line, earning AP third-team FCS All-American honors. Named to the BOXTOROW HBCU All-American team on the offensive line, and earned first-team All-SWAC.

Brown had other offers from … only Louisiana, Jackson State, and Southern Miss out of high school. He is following Coach Prime from Jackson State to Boulder.

 

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Shedeur Sanders – QB

Here is a link to his official CUBuffs.com bio

Just the facts … Committed December 21st (Signing Day) … Sanders is a 6’1″, 180-pound pro-style quarterback from Cedar Hill, Texas, by way of Jackson State. Sanders will have three years to play two at Colorado … Rivals bio … 247 Sports bio …

What others have to say about Sanders … From the Recruiting Class of 2021, Sanders was considered to be a four-star prospect by 247 Sports, but only a three-star prospect by Rivals. At 247 Sports, Sanders was rated as the No. 26 pro-style quarterback in the nation, the No. 38 overall prospect out of Texas, and the No. 247 player overall in the country. As a Transfer Portal candidate, however, Sanders was bumped up to a four-star recruit by Rivals.

In his last 5 seasons (three in high school, two at Jackson State), Shedeur Sanders has completed 66% of his passes for 15,888 yards, 193 TD, 33 INT and rushed for 31 TDs while compiling a win-loss record of 62-5.

Evaluation by Greg Biggins at 247 Sports … Highly productive and a winner with a pair of state championships to his name. Athletic frame, moves well and can extend plays. Does a nice job making that initial pass rusher miss, doesn’t panic and shows poise and calmness in the pocket. Has dual-threat ability and can pick up bug chunks of yards with his legs but doesn’t take off and run as much as you would expect. Has enough arm strength to get the ball down the field and shows nice touch on his deep ball. Can tighten his release a bit but has some solid tools that project well to college. Upside is an impact upper tier Power 5 starter and potential NFL draft pick

Sanders had other offers from … While Sanders committed to play for his father at Jackson State, he had over two dozen offers from all over the nation. Sanders had offers from the likes of Alabama, Georgia, Florida State, LSU, Oregon, Penn State, Michigan, Florida, UCLA and Arizona State.

Here is a link to his Hudl.com highlights

 

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Landon Beebe – OL

Here is a link to his official CUBuffs.com bio (which is just as sparse as my bio)

Just the facts … Committed December 21st (Signing Day) … Beebe is a 6’3″, 298-pound offensive lineman from Webb City, Missouri, by way of Missouri State. Beebe is a graduate transfer, with one year of eligibility remaining … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others have to say about Beebe … A member of the Recruiting Class of 2018, Beebe was unrated by either Rivals or 247 Sports. Beebe signed with Missouri State. The 6-foot-3, 298-pound Bebee played in 42 games with the Bears, including 35 starts. He spent time playing every position on the offensive line during his time at Missouri State and was a three-time second-team all-Missouri Valley selection. Bebee is originally from Webb City, Mo. He will have one year of eligibility to compete with the Buffaloes.

Beebe had other offers from … over two dozen schools, but none from a Power Five conference schools. Before signing with Missouri State, Beebe had offers from Army and Air Force, along with other schools like New Mexico and UConn.

Here is a link to his Hudl.com highlights

 

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Isaiah Jatta – OL (Junior College)

Here is a link to his official CUBuffs.com bio

Just the facts … Jatta is a 6’6″, 330-pound offensive lineman from San Diego. He comes to Colorado by way of Snow Junior College in Utah. Jatta will have three years to play two at Colorado … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others have to say about Jatta … Jatta is considered to be a three-star prospect by both Rivals and 247 Sports. At 247 Sports, Jatta is rated as the No. 4 junior college offensive lineman in the nation, the No. 1 offensive lineman out of California, and the No. 9 overall junior college prospect.

Jatta had other offers from … most notably, South Carolina. Jatta had been on the Gamecocks’ commitment list for nearly six months. BYU, Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma State and Syracuse were the other Power 5 programs after Jatta early in the process, before he initially committed to South Carolina. He was offered by Coach Prime’s staff at Jackson State in November and he was also being recruited by O’Boyle when he was at Kent State. Jatta played his high school ball at Helix High School in the San Diego area. After he de-committed from South Carolina, Auburn became CU’s primary competition for Jatta’s services.

Here is a link to his Hudl.com highlights

 

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Jack Wilty – OL

Here is a link to his official CUBuffs.com bio

Just the facts … Committed December 21st (Signing Day) … Wilty is a 6’4″, 310-pound offensive lineman from Pleasant Hill, Iowa, who comes to Colorado by way of Northern Illinois and Iowa Central Community College. Wilty will have three years to play three at CU … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others say about Wilty … A member of the Recruiting Class of 2020, Wilty was rated as a two-star prospect by both Rivals and 247 Sports. At 247 Sports, Wilty was rank as the No. 189 offensive guard in the country, and the No. 12 overall player from Iowa. As a transfer, On3 sports lists him as a three star prospect, ranking him the No. 69 junior college transfer, the No. 4 inside offensive lineman in the country, and the No. 8 overall player out of Iowa.

Wilty had other offers from … hardly anyone out of high school. Before transferring to Iowa Central Community College, Wilty signed on with Northern Illinois. He red-shirted in 2020, then transferred to Iowa Central.

 

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Shane Cokes – DL

Here is a link to his official CUBuffs.com bio

Just the facts … Committed December 20th … Cokes is a 6’3″, 275-pound defensive lineman from Dayton, Ohio. He comes to Colorado by way of Dartmouth. He will have two years to play two at CU … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others have to say about Cokes … A member of the Recruiting Class of 2019, Cokes was unrated by either recruiting service.

This past season he played in 10 games and produced 53 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 8.5 TFLs, 2 QB hurries, one forced fumble and one pass break-up. Over the past two seasons, Cokes has generated 49 pressures from the interior and possesses ideal size at 6-foot-3, 275-pounds and has been a back-to-back second-team All-IVY League selection.

“He is a destroyer of the line of scrimmage” – Duane Brooks (Dartmouth DL Coach)

Cokes had other offers from … only smaller schools out of high school, including a number of Ivy League schools, along with schools like Army and Holy Cross. As a Transfer Portal candidate, however, Cokes reported offers from Miami, Iowa State, North Carolina State, Oklahoma State, West Virginia, Washington State, Purdue and Wake Forest.

Here is a link to his Hudl.com highlights

 

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Savion Washington – OL

Here is a link to his official CUBuffs.com bio

Just the facts … Committed December 19th … Washington is a 6’9″, 342-pound offensive tackle from Akron, Ohio (St. Vincent – St. Mary). He comes to Colorado by way of Kent State, where he was coached by new CU offensive coordinator Sean Lewis, who was the head coach for the Zips. Washington will have three years to play two at CU … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others say about Washington … A member of the Recruiting Class of 2020, Washington was rated as a two-star prospect by Rivals, but a three-star prospect by 247 Sports. At 247 Sports, Washington was rated as the No. 189 offensive tackle in the nation, the No. 92 player overall out of Ohio, and the No. 2359 player overall in the country.

With Washington anchoring the right side of the offensive line, Kent State led the MAC in rushing yards this past season. Washington’s 75.9 grade from Pro Football Focus in 11 games this fall ranked first among the Golden Flashes’ offensive linemen and was a substantially better grade than any CU offensive lineman in 2022. Pro Football Focus graded Washington as the No. 61 overall tackle in its database last season, with a 79.0 pass-block grade and a 72.3 rush-block grade that rate well above average in college football.

Washington had other offers from … Michigan State and Syracuse from the Power Five, along with numerous Mid-American Conference schools. In the Transfer Portal, CU’s main competition for Washington’s services was Oklahoma State.

Here is a link to his Hudl.com highlights

 

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LaVonta Bentley – LB

Here is a link to his official CUBuffs.com bio

Just the facts … Committed December 19th … Bentley is a 6’1″, 215-pound linebacker from Birmingham, Alabama (Jackson-Olin). He comes to Colorado by way of Clemson. Bentley will have two years to play two at CU … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others have to say about Bentley … A member of the Recruiting Class of 2019, Bentley was considered to be a four-star prospect by both Rivals and 247 Sports. At Rivals, Bentley was considered to be the No. 11 inside linebacker in the nation, the No. 8 overall prospect out of the state of Alabama, and the No. 179 player in the nation. At 247 Sports, Bentley was ranked as the No. 16 inside linebacker in the country, the No. 10 overall prospect out of Alabama, and the No. 272 player in the nation.

As a Transfer Portal candidate, Bentley is ranked by Rivals as a three-star prospect, the No. 152 overall transfer in the nation.

Described as a hard-hitting linebacker, Bentley was credited with 73 tackles, five-and-a-half sacks, two pass breakups and two forced fumbles in 417 defensive snaps across 40 career games with the Tigers. He was also a three-time ACC Honor Roll selection.

High school evaluation by 247 Sports A little undersized at 6-0, but is compact and powerful. Physical, tackles through player, can move a pile and his strong. Consistent and productive against run. Plays fast and reacts quickly. Built to play in box and be run stopper. Shoots gaps well. Gets through traffic and locates ball carrier. Effective blitzer. High character and tough. Works hard. Must add hip flexibility to play lower and add to his explosion. Has to improve body control to keep from overrunning plays. Coverage skills need work to be three-down player. Multi-year starter at Top-20 power program. Late NFL draft pick or free agent.

Bentley had other offers from … at least a dozen Power Five schools, including Clemson, where he signed. Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Oregon, Nebraska, and LSU were all suitors.

In his own words … “I just knew this was the right fit for me to showcase my talent because all eyes on Colorado right now. All eyes on us,” Bentley told CU Sports Report soon after announcing his decision.

“… At this point I’m just ready to ball because it’s bigger than me. I’ve got a family to feed. I [made] the best of my opportunity. At Clemson, when I got my number called and I go in, I made the best of it. But now I’m at the point where it’s my fifth year — ain’t no more time to be wasted sitting on the sideline. I’ve got my dreams right in front of me. With this football, it can take you to many places. Like I said, I’ve got a family to feed. It’s bigger to me, as I realized growing up. The place that we come from, it’s rough, so I’m just trying to change that whole thing [for my family] and just ball out. This is the year to do that, and I thank God I’m in the right place to do that with all the exposure that’s going to be [on Colorado]. All I’ve got to do is be me, really. Trust the process.”

Here is a link to his Hudl.com highlights

 

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Taijh Alston – DL

Here is a link to his official CUBuffs.com bio

Just the facts … Committed December 18th … Alston is a 6’4″, 255-pound defensive lineman from Cameron, North Carolina. Alston comes to Colorado by way of East Carolina and West Virginia. Alston has one year of eligibility remaining … Rivals bio247 Sports bio

What others have to say about Alston … Alston was a member of the Recruiting Class of 2017, and was considered a three-point prospect by both Rivals and 247 Sports. At Rivals, Alston was rated as the No. 44 weakside defensive end in the nation, while at 247 Sports, Alston was listed as the No. 7 weakside defensive end in the nation, the No. 13 overall prospect out of the state of North Carolina, and the No. 64 overall prospect in the country.

Alston began his college career at East Carolina, where he redshirted in 2017. He then played at Copiah-Lincoln Community College and earned First-Team All-Mississippi JUCO honors in 2018 before transferring to West Virginia in 2019.  Alston saw action in 28 games games with the Mountaineers and he recorded a total of 56 tackles, eight sacks and four forced fumbles.

Alston had other offers from … only a handful of schools back in 2017, with Alston choosing East Carolina over West Virginia.

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December 17th

First steps: Brothers Shedeur and Shilo Sanders enter the Transfer Portal

From Rivals.com … It was only a matter of time before Jackson State quarterback Shedeur Sanders  was going to officially enter the transfer portal.

That time is Saturday.

Expect the younger Sanders to follow his father to his new destination in the PAC-12 with the Buffaloes. Deion Sanders told media during Sunday’s introductory press conference “that is your quarterback” while pointing at his son Shedeur in the crowd.

Since arriving at Jackson State in 2021, Sanders has been highly-productive in leading the Tigers to a 23-2 overall record as the starting quarterback.

During the 2021 season, Sanders threw for 3,231 yards with 30 touchdowns and just eight interception while completing 65.9% of passes. He helped lead Jackson State to an 11-2 record and their first SWAC East Title since 2013.

This past season, Sanders led Jackson State to a perfect 12-0 season and a SWAC championship while throwing for 3,403 yards with 36 touchdowns and just six interceptions.

A former 5.6, three-star prospect coming out of high school in the 2021 recruiting class, Sanders will provide a jolt of experience and playmaking ability to a vital position for a new-look Colorado program under the direction of Coach Prime.

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216 Replies to “Transfer Portal Tracker”

  1. Gavin Layton must have impressed the coaches, especially O-line coach Bill O’Boyle to get a scholarship. I gotta believe there was some pretty good competition at those camps and Gavin just stood out. There are many reasons a kid doesn’t get any looks in HS that are not his fault. It could be they went to the wrong school, one in small town in a lower division and/or that doesn’t have good coaching or a winning record or a late bloomer or…

    So we have to hope/believe that O’Boyle found a diamond in the ruff. And, with 3 to play 3, that he’s a mature man, who can be developed quickly and hopefully be ready if needed later in the season as bodies get worn.

  2. Stuart,

    Do you think that there is any chance on CU picking up a back-up QB from the portal?? Perhaps, a grad transfer that finishes his work early summer, and can immediately enter the portal? This is really the only position that worries me.

    Should Shedeur get hurt or banged up, CU probably needs a backup with some game experience– in essence a player that can call the play/handle the huddle, take the snap clean, and has the ability to make enough plays to run 50-70% of the offense.

    I do not see any TE’s out there. Olsen retiring did not surprise me. The TE room is not very deep, but I think they have enough to compete.

    Could you see Travis Gray come back? More additions to either side of the line??

    1. I don’t think there is any position on the team which gives CU fans more consternation than the backup quarterback position. CU has been in search of that unicorn – a QB with experience who is also willing to carry a clipboard, with no chance at starting – since Coach Prime introductory press conference where he pointed at Shedeur and said: “Here is your quarterback”. Can CU find one? Not sure.
      I’m not sure if there are any tight ends out there for CU, either. Seydou Traore is still unsigned. Perhaps there could be a reconciliation? 😉

      1. I wonder if they’ll find an overlooked stud qb qt their walk on camp?

        Staub could end up being more than competent, too.

        Go Buffs

      2. Agreed. For whatever reason, I do not think Traore’s time here was good, so I doubt a reconciliation. Also, although Traore is highly rated, it is odd that no other team has jumped on him. I am afraid, but it looks like something else is at play.

  3. Is CU still going to be the grave yard of tight ends?
    Will Brewster take a cut in pay and lose sleep deciding on a starter?

    1. I would like to see CU sign a TE out of the portal, but it does not appear that there are any really good additions out there. There are very few TE’s available. Another option is a potential position switch, as the season plays on. Maybe if they play any 2TE stuff, they use the new huge WR and then convert a lineman for the other side.

  4. Pundits criticize CU… “It’ll take a long time for this team to gel since no one has played together before”. Isn’t true of course since most of them HAVE played together quite successfully; it was just at Jackson State 😉

  5. Yo,

    Did anybody get a scholarship from that first transfer group.

    Heard some good things but no info

    Go Buffs

  6. Sheesh,
    Shilo had to graduate before I could transfer cause he already transferred once

    He couldn’t even commit to transfer or get in the portal

  7. I’m making a personal adjustment to the star rating of the players that left. Those, of course would be Tyson and Lemonious-Craig. They be 4 stars and probably always were.
    The rest of em?
    Maybe a sprinkling of 3 stars. I think it was UCLA that took Wiley. Maybe that makes him a three.
    ….and the rest of em????
    Having said that you have to consider Prime an outlier. Maybe if another NFL GOAT (like Brady?) took on another college 1-11 team (Brady wouldn’t) it might be duplicated. In other words draw enough talent into the program to turn it around.
    Bottom line is, Buffs p0ssibly aside, if he magic equals the hype, The portal with the NIL is just going to make the rich richer….and the rest of em?
    In the meantime I winder if there is one of those media brain childs out there who can pick the next TCU or Tulane…….and will Max Duggan become the next Brock Purdy?

    /

    1. I just want all the commitments to stay committed.

      Still a risk here.

      Prime.

      Note: Prime if yur son is gonna be drafted next April, do you have an experienced replacement in mind. Now? January for next year. Win, and you can probably have anyone you want in January.

    2. MLC, Tyson, Reed, Wiley, Sami, Rodman, Roddick – all of these guys were solid players for us but 7 guys don’t make a team and so they were blown out by 20 points or more. I am sorry to see all of them go but Ithink if any of them wanted to compete at the highest level and were willing to bet on themselves to start they would still be here. Nstead when the coaches said, I don’t see you starting here, they said “ok, I will find someplace I can start.” Instead of telling the coach, I will be better than anyone else you can find in the portal. The coaches are not stupid, nor are they blind, if these guys stepped up to the plate they would have started. I actually think a couple of them could have. But we will never know. It’s ok, I wish them luck except the guys who went into the PAC12 when we face them. That said it is clear we are treading in water we have not tread in in a long time. I remember wondering why we did not give the ball to Purify more when Chris Brown was around……. I loved Hankerson but with Smoke, Edwards, and mcCaskill around it is going to be hard to find a chance to give the guy a ball…. This is a problem we haven’t had in a long time. History always tells us the story but man the three above could be real prOblems for a defense on paper.

  8. I guess all these low rated guys can answer the
    Three Questions from Prime

    Rolling

    Desires
    Beat Kornholers
    Beat CSU
    Make a bowl game………….at least

  9. Prime had his methods, but what is overlooked is the development of players after their first two years. Bringing in a transfer (even from D2) is usually going to get you a better player, especially on the O/D line. 21 year old vs an 18 old is a world of difference,

  10. So the portal, that is only for players that are on scholarship, Correct??

    Walkons no play in the portal??

    Buffs

    Note: Well we are pretty sure there is at least one walk on who is up for a scholarship? Any others??

    1. Combined career stats of every CU defender to transfer out (25 players)

      7.5 Sacks
      5 Int’s
      3 FF
      2 FR
      ————————————————
      Combined career stats of FSU transfers into CU (3 players)

      8 sacks
      4 Int’s
      3 FF
      3 FR

        1. Its nothing more than a one on one match up. Didnt realize football as static as wrestling.
          I’m beginning to think you got everything you know about football from that old electric game with the vibrating board.

          1. Ok, sensei, why is it that in the last 20-25 years or so, the NFL has had 15-20 different head coaches win a Super Bowl, out of 32 teams. Whereas, in that same time span, college football has had maybe ten or twelve win a championship? Out of 130 teams?

            Go Buffs

  11. well the ol transfer portal lives on
    Nice visitors
    Looking for some signees…………..other than receivers……………..Big Guys

    Louie bags
    Prime has two of the top 100 transfers. His son and Hunter

    Is there a ranking for transfers past 100??

    It would be and interesting look

    Not betting individually its that high

    Go Buffs

    still a lot in the portal
    A bit sad when paging through and see the buff names

    Anyway go buffs.

    Spring is sliding past

  12. Friday in Buff Boulder
    Apple blossoms still not out.
    Rainy cold this am
    Sheesh.
    We’re gonna miss spring again and go straight to summer.

    Transfer portal still has ranked players un committed in all position groups.

    Be interesting who and how many prime has targeted and not gotten.

    What 19 to go?

    Piece of cake

    go prime.
    Note: Keep the experience level up
    Note 2: Gonna get a lotta 2-3rd string guys and maybe a starter here and there.
    Note 3: Coaching staff is it.

    1. Spring Saturday mornings were the best on campus (a ways back anyway). Almost all the guys were asleep hoping they wouldnt have to wake up to face the night before. Strolling past the dorms you would see a lot of the girls out on the grass sunning in their bikinis. An easier meet and greet than when they have their radar on in the bar.

  13. It’s easier to copy and paste but you do have to proof read it after the changes.

    Just the facts … Committed May 4th .. Horton is a Smalls is 6’0″, 180-pound wide receiver from Charleston, South Carolina, who comes to CU by way of Washington. Horton will have three years to play two at CU … Rivals bio … 247 Sports …

      1. Guys I recommend you send any correction via email instead of posting it in a lasting post that’s still there after the correction.

  14. The fact that I am looking at a 5 * transfer that didn’t play at his last school and thinking….hmmmm, hope he works out instead of being totally excited is a sign of the change in talent level we are now getting.

    1. Smalls was playing behind two potential top ten picks in the NFL Draft for next fall.
      Washington fans don’t see his as irreplaceable, but were not pleased to see him leave …

  15. I am trusting Coach Prime. He’s been around and so have his coaches. Lots of the guys coming in have known CP since they were kids, and others have known him since high school or college. The blue chip high school players are part of a pretty small fraternity that those in the coaching world know all about. The Buffs finally have guys on their staff that were and are able to get in the door with the blue chippers. That’s the difference now.

    In Coach Prime I trust… so much so that I just got my new Prime’s Army hoodie. And since I am old enough to remember the glory days, I love that it says “Restore the Glory” on the back.

    I do still get a chuckle out of the recruiting services. Why is it that guys lose a star when choosing CU? Or the opposite? Tyson and MLC were both 3* guys coming in to CU (who led CU to 1-11 last year), and now they have both magically jumped up to four stars now that they are leaving. Whatever.

    I wish the departing players all the best. They were stuck with horrible coaching with low standards before Coach Prime arrived. MLC will most be remembered for a great spring game/practice. Then he left after finally getting a QB that could get him the ball. That’s his choice. I hope he get the chance to shine somewhere and I hope Tyson fully recovers. He could be a good one.

    Mark / Boulderdevil

    1. You are right, as In Prime We Trust. I do think with many Prime + AC’s had relationships with the transfers and eyes on them for years. For some, they may not find the field, but will be good depth pieces, and if under-classman perhaps could transfer again. You have to build as much depth as possible.

      On MLC/Tyson and Transfer grades– I have three points:

      (1) I am not surprised that MLC and Jordan were ranked up. I think ranking up has happened for many of CU’s recruits that have shown they can play and probably do something at the P65 level, even if they are projected from a lower division. With Transfer players I think they demonstrate they can get bigger/stronger/faster, show maturity, make grades/adjust to college, and have experience/intangibles (i.e. they show they can improve with coaching). For the right team, MLC can probably fit in the top-4 rotation at a P-65 school. Tyson is a flyer given the injury, but could start on a P-65 team if he returns 100% ready and grows too (that could be 2 years given the ACL);

      (2) when looking at a HS Rating (whoever is doing it), those are done almost entirely on film, size/speed dimensions, and maybe hype. You have no idea if or how much they will grow or how the transition to the college level will actually go–when you get a transfer some of those questions are answered; and

      (3) when you now look at Traore, he is now projected as a 2*. I’m not sure what is going on (perhaps he could not gain weight), but he was not going to be starting TE for CU or probably any other P65 team. Then he re-projects as a large slot receiver, so that is a game changer rankings wise. For the other 4* transfer Marguaulli that did not make the team, it think will be rated lower. For whatever reason, he just did not show out.

  16. So it looks like we are going to get a trickle of players each day. I wonder if this is how prime has organized it so each player gets a chance to shine…

  17. Traore was never gong to be a conventional TE. Just another receiver. At 210 edge rushers and LBs wouldnt have much of a problem pushing him around. He was going to be another receiver. Just checked the portal and it doesnt indicate MLC has chosen a new home yet…..not that I am expecting him to return…..unless Phil Long Ford, a couple other big bizzes (and the coach) want to step up.

    1. Yeah if Traore had the speed I was hoping he would be a big WR target that DBs couldn’t handle. Too bad.

      Phil Long Ford probably already spent their wad of cash. Maybe Frank Azar? (joking)

      1. I actually thought about Azar for a moment. Then my mind wandered over to dealin Doug etc.
        sheeesh
        but why not John Elway? Has Prime stolen the spotlight to the ;point he would overshadow most publicity for NIL donors? On the other hand you would think a lot of them would like to hitch their wagon. Maybe when the team actually posts a few wins.

  18. Massive change they aren’t going to be 100% successful: some they recruited don’t turn out to be what they expected; some they wanted to keep will leave anyway.

    Traore leaving is a surprise. Wonder what’s behind that. I’m a little concerned that most of the remaining WRs are of the small and shifty variety. There are no big targets. I was hoping Traore was going to be the big target.

  19. Yes, we saw a mass exodus, yes, kids that committed to CU. But let’s be real, most of the stats of the kids that left, their season stats couldn’t equate to 2 games. The transfers have played 30+ games, played in real gametime. Whether FSU, ODU, ACC the MAC or wherever, they played. Majority of departures won’t see a D1 scholarship, and that’s where this program was, and it was headed down to be the worst with no hope….. til NOW!!! Our savior is here, believe, and let it happen.

  20. That article and comments from Sami make me believe that Sanders expects kids who are not in the portal yet to go in the portal and transfer here. They let Sami go. Leaving 3 d linemen. That means they think they have 5 d linemen coming in better than him…. I am a bit surprised that there aren’t too many of the kids that were injured that stay. And risk getting the academic scholarship and cut from the team. I recognize that they were all studs in high school but they have to see the chances of finding a new place based on their old high school tape and some practice film…. And the team inheriting an injured player?

  21. Silence from the AD
    Silence from the Administrative side
    Silence from the academic side.

    Prime Mind Warp.

    Go buffs.

    You scared yet? Anybody? You sure?

    National pundits and everybody else beating Prime up. F**K em

    1. This from an Athletic article: Neuheisel believes the obvious cutting of existing Colorado players breaks the promises the school made to those players — through the staff of Sanders predecessor Karl Dorrell — when those players were recruited.

      Is he objecting because there so many players being cut? I wonder if he criticized Stinkin Lincoln Riley last year. The numbers should not matter. 1 or 50 if he really believes that. We all know if Tricky Ricky were coaching he would cut his whole team if he thought it would help him win.

  22. I saw a very good take on why Niko Reed may have left, and it may be that the scheme they are going to run has more to do with him leaving than playing time. If your a great cover corner or lock down corner or open space corner or… It matters. If your great at covering a man starting in his face and staying with him and now your asked to play off him and react to the play and the route, the scheme may not suit your skill and you will not have as good of tape for the NFL.

    The video had examples of players who did well at one thing and could play in the NFL, but in the wrong scheme they didn’t play/look so good. Funny thing is, I always wondered what scheme actually meant until I saw this. Then a light went on, so if I’m fast to react and can read the offense, I can play 5 yards off and adjust to where the ball is going. If I’m better at getting in your face and disrupting you in man coverage then I can get burned if I’m playing off like that.

    After that lesson and thought, I started thinking about all of the starters and top producers that left, the ones we’d like to seen stay, and realized that:
    1. They may not fit into the scheme, not that they aren’t talented.
    AND
    2. They were stars on a 1-11 team and even pennies look shiny and broken clocks are right twice a day, but shiny and bright on a 1-11 team still resulted in a 1-11 team.

    So, since I know shit about all the schemes and what goes on at speed on the field, I have to believe Prime is building the team around how he and his coordinators want them to play; not just how athletic or good a player looks, but how they play in the system. Developing a freshmen who’s talented was (before the portal) different than inserting players into a system to start tomorrow.

    1. Also, I think that he was probably beat out as a returner too. Good player, but DB is probably the most competitive position on the team. I think he stays DI and perhaps P65.

  23. Completely objectively, this is possibly one of the greatest experiments/case studies in and around the current ncaa model.

    A lot of eyes are watching. Parents. Players. Coaches. Admin. Fans. Crazy stuff. Fair to say unprecedented. Coach prime doing it his way. His way has worked more often than not. I believe it will here too.

    Go Buffs

  24. Hard to see Wiley leave. It was clear he bought in and was trying to meet the standard. Even if he did not start I thought he would be a good depth piece. On an overall note, man Sanders did not lie. He swept the house clean. This will be an entirely new team. Maybe Hankerson, Van Wells and Woods left and 83 other players other than the walk ones are out?

    1. I just scrolled through the latest commitments and they are players that have two years to play two, some are players that have one to play one and those are guys that have been around and have been through their redshirt year and Covid (class of 2019, 2019 is 4 years ago!), so they’re mature and full grown men. How many times have we seen good Buffs line up against guys that just look bigger, older and ready for the NFL?

      Utah with their players going on missions always seem to have had a few 22 to 24 year old lineMEN, not boys.

  25. Now that Wiley is gone
    Does that mean Gray is back

    What is the oline coach gonna do based on what he said

    Go Big oline coach do the right thing
    you said what you said.

    Honesty right??

    buffs

  26. McClendon has to be better than the dear departed. Glad to see that.
    the other guy?
    I guess one question you could ask yourself could Old Dominion have beaten the Buffs last year?
    Gonna need at least 4 or 5 more

  27. Deon is either the most brilliant person you never met
    or the best camouflaged raving lunatic in history.

  28. What’s interesting to me is, who’s the next coach to try this when inheriting an underperforming team? Nobody else did it this cycle. Could anyone but Prime?

    When it’s all said and done, Deion may have kept what, five guys, ten tops, from the 2022 team?

    He’s basically in his playground, aka the portal, saying “I’ll take this guy. I’ll take that guy, etc.” Not that he’ll get everyone he wants, but he clearly feels there’s enough talent (smart, tough, fast, disciplined, with character) guys out there, who’ll work their asses off to compete, every day, that he’s willing to send pretty much everyone packing.

    I guess by August 1st, we’ll have a much better picture of how his plan comes together. It’s not like he’s going to fill every spot by April 30, and he doesn’t need to.

    But, it’s clearly been his plan, since day 1. He told everyone it was, and it’s how he rebuilt JSU, too.

    Going to be interesting. I’m highly confident the team will be much improved. It really couldn’t be worse. Six wins will not be easy, but they could pull it off. I’m curious to see what the smattering of NFL guys already on the roster can do to improve the win/loss record, let alone just the on-field competitiveness.

    Go Buffs

  29. I am surprised that the exodus has been this huge, but I thought of one thing this morning.

    Even if Sami stayed, per the latest roster eligibility chart, CU would only have 6 Seniors. I think Prime will do some great filling at certain positions, and for others they will look to Seniors/Grad Transfers and may even end up holding a few scholarships for next season.

    Some fans may have their hopes dashed, if CU does not make the biggest and best transfer splash over the next few months. I do think that they will bring in quality and upgrades–but some may be tilted to Grad transfers and other seniors with an eye to next year’s recruiting class. With so few seniors, CU will probably need 15-18 openings into next season just to sign a decent sized HS class (which you need to build depth and space out the roster). Next year, I do not expect the level of transfer activity, but there will be normal attrition with a few transfers. I believe that they have to look at having 25 total spots open for next season. CU will look to the portal to re-tool some positions, but they have to sign a good HS class.

    I was pleased to see MLK and Tyson received good transfer ratings from 247. MLC would have played some (but maybe not next year). Tyson given the knee injury was probably out most of next year, then not sure if he would be solid in a 2-3 deep depth chart the next year.

    As I looked at the Roster eligibility chart, I guess that I am not as surprised at the mass exodus of the guys leaving. I think some of it comes down to projecting the depth chart and balancing the classes somewhat. Some of the departers were the kids wanting playing time, others were probably advised where they stood and the likelihood of really playing in future seasons.

    Unless the older CU players (2.5-4 years in the program) were looking pretty solid in the 2-deep, they had to move. For the younger guys (RS-2.5 years in the program), they needed to be solid in the 3-deep with a projection that they would likely jump into the 2-deep.

  30. Coach Prime completely turned over the roster at JSU too. This was the plan here as well. He’s been saying it since he got here. Why folks are surprised that he did what he said he’d do is a puzzle of human nature.

    As for the players, the had five months to raise their own standards or move on down the road. That 1-11 record is becoming clearer and clearer. The prior staff under KD really burned the program to the ground.

    We want winners and CU deserves winners. So glad Coach Prime is here to fix the mess.

    1. For me at least, knew it was coming, but to see the unprecedented change actually happen is mildly shocking. I saw a list of the postal recruits attending the spring game and hoping the staff can get most of them. They need most of them.

  31. Now the JSU guys are thinking twice. Down to 3 D on the D line. I just checked the portal. If you go with the star ratings there are only 3 four stars available now that the entry is closed. (Sami is rated at 2).
    Kelly must be soiling his pants. He looked really frustrated in the spring game even before the mad rush to the door. I didnt get a real positive impression of Sal.
    Neil Woelk must be cringing. He has been absolutely silent about the exodus. Giving the bums a bum’s rush is one thing but has Prime overstepped? Hopefully he has ID’ed a number of 3 star DLs that have a little something extra…..if they are willing to come. At some point the number of ex Buffs in the portal may raise a red flag for potential replacements.

    1. The Transfer Portal remains open until April 30th, so there are still names to be added.
      While there are only a handful of four-star defensive lineman in the Portal, there are over 50 defensive lineman who are rated as high or higher than the players who left.

  32. Well at least he ain’t playing favorites..
    Interesting he took him. but now gonzo

    From the Buffzone

    Beasley is the first player recruited by new head coach Deion Sanders to leave. Beasley played for Sanders at Jackson State last year. He was a backup nickelback at JSU in 2022, recording eight tackles, two interceptions, three pass breakups and a fumble recovery.

    Buffalo Football. Tough place to be eh

    1. It is cool that he gave the kid a chance to compete vs the “FBS-level” talent and was honest enough to say “Sorry my man, you don’t have it in my opinion”

  33. Ya know? Massacre
    Down to 17 out of 85 scholies from last year .
    MASSACARE
    Holy Crap

    But he already has 29 transfers he says are better
    and
    19 Signees coming in

    so
    17 + 19 + 29 – 65

    Hey 20 more………Holy crap
    (and don’t be wasting scholarships if there aren’t 20 what wanna come)

    gotta say the Prime Monster has laid IT ALL out their.

    Probably a lotta people right now not happy Prime showed up

    Go Buffs.

    Note: It is clear the dline coach is used to teaching better talent. Same with the DB Coach and the receiver coach Hell same for all of them

    Note 2: Time will tell if they can………………..Turn and Burn Baby…………….or crash..time will tell us all sheesh this is hard

  34. Pardon me, but, aren’t these the student athletes that clamored and fought for the NIL & transfer portal? This thing works both ways, it giveth and it taketh. If these young men & women want to be treated as adults then they have to act like adults, and getting fired is part of the curriculum. If coaches can get fired, now so can the players. Welcome to the rest of your lives.

    1. Painting with a broad brush?
      I’m sure most of the players were for the portal in the beginning but not sure how many of them pushed for NIL.
      Do you know of several ex Buffs who arent acting like adults?
      And from where I sit I see the NIL (along with the portal) taking from more and giving to few teams further dividing the playing field between the haves and have nots. Not to worry though if turns completely professional I will get along with the rest of my life like an adult without what used to be college football..
      Got my fingers crossed for the D line

  35. Why call this Black Monday as if there is some mass exodus that both unexpected and a bad thing. The guys leaving, with a couple exceptions, were on a 1-11 team and just weren’t gonna cut it in this new culture. It is now up to CP to backfill with better players that meet his expectations. Not Black Monday. Instead a fresh start is on the horizon.

    1. The Monday after the end of the NFL regular season is referred to as “Black Monday”, as that is the day many head coaches are fired. Many fans of those teams are happy about the change in the coaching staff, but it’s still referred to as “Black Monday”.

      1. I had the same thought as 83. So, as the roster is upgraded – and no reason to think it won’t be – are those golden days?

        Still a long way to go to get to 6 wins, but I’m in the “no big deal” camp, even losing guys who were ok, like Montana, Jordyn, etc.

        After all, how many super stars have we seen at spring games over the last 20yrs to only never hear from them again? Granted, Montana can play. He’s shown that. But I think in the big picture, he’d have been passed over this fall (dang it; another pun).

        Go Buffs

        1. Not a golden day for a player who has lost their scholarship and now has to try and find a new place to play and earn a degree … These are still young men, not jersey numbers.

          1. Hold on there, Stu. I’m not being the heartless guy who doesn’t care about the kids (leaving, or coming). I wish all the dudes who were there and left the best of luck. Hey, they threw their hat into the CU ring, when not a lot of kids would.
            No ill will. Heck, I didn’t mind any of the kids who bolted last year, either. But, there’s also opportunity for the new kids coming in (many from lower level schools). Who, theoretically, will be upgrading the talent level. And the work ethic to boot. Those are the golden days I’m speaking of. Not golden for sending kids packing (most of whom were sent, I believe, even Montana). But golden for continuing to improve the roster. That’s the name of the game, or you won’t win much.

            Go Buffs

          2. Stuart, you mentioned it…young men! We have young men/women dying in service to this country that are not treated as well as these “kids” with meals, education, and now NIL deals. They chose this path, the players wanted the transfer portal, and now everyone must live with that consequence. They want the spotlight, the money, the fame, and the ability to transfer out of their commitment, now grow up and take responsibility as young men. Once the transfer portal became a reality, they became jersey numbers, just like free agency in the pros. Loyalty works both ways. Don’t get me wrong the NCAA did the players dirty for far too many years by making billions while players barely had enough to eat. All I’m saying is, if you want to sit at the big boy table you have to take responsibility like a big boy.

          3. Wow . . . what a few couple of days and I’ll bet that there will be 2-3 that still may go to the portal. I thought that I read somewhere that RG said CU was going to honor schollies for kids that leave the team, and stay at CU– but they won’t be athletic schollies… I’m not sure it will be a full-ride, so R&B, food etc… will be on them. I do feel bad for those kids and parents that will be scrambling. For some it was a rude awakening that there football dreams may be dashed.

            Although there may be an exception here and there, I do get the feeling from the course of practices and the Spring game, that these guys were legitimately beat out and for many the conversation was how much that they would have a shot to play for the remainder of their CU career–some guys were unlikely to be on the 2 deep; and some would not make the 3-deep. Walking just above both sidelines the guys Prime brought in are just bigger, stronger/stout and look in much better football shape than guys I remember from the Utah game in late November. If he does the same with the final additions, CU will fine from a talent perspective.

            I was surprised when Passarello (TE) got a number early, but seeing him up close at the Spring game as compared to last year’s home game, he looks like he put on 90 pounds of muscle. It looks like he went from boy to man.

            The sheer # of guys that left is shocking, however I would say this. I think the much better college teams benefit from great depth on their roster. That means the 2nd, 3rd string and younger guys are pushing the 1’s and each-other. Thus, practice reps are much harder and better. I think in these college FB days, if a player is looking at being 3rd string and 2+ years in and is not competitive with the guys brought in, then they sort of have to leave. This because the newer and younger guys will pass them up. With CU’s guys on the regular roster, if they were given a chance to stay, but would probably be relegated to “Meat squad” (the guys that run the opponent’s stuff during game weeks) for a year, whether that was just too much, for the younger guys that left.

            I give props to MLC, Victor Venn, Nikko Reed and a bunch of others that came back and gave it their best shot–some of those leaving are in great football shape compared to last season. Also, I feel for the guys that are/were injured (Tyson, Page…), however there again, the coaches have to be honest in projecting their potential playing time. If guys come in and beat you out even due to injury, that just happens. I have always felt for Marcus Houston and his knee injury, but the season that he left, he was legitimately beat out by Brown and Purify (both made NFL), and CU had their 3rd down back in Cortlan Johnson. It is just competition.

  36. Prime did say the biggest recruiting day!! So, there must be a reason. What confuses me is throwing to MLC to showcase, if that was the case. The interview with Horn you could see he wanted to be out there and was angered, must be ahead of MLC, but some issues

      1. Correct.
        Slight hip injury. If it had been a real game, he would have played.
        With the slick conditions, it didn’t make any sense to risk an aggravation.

  37. If you want to change the losing culture, cleaning house if the fastest way to do it. Most of these players will end up playing at FCS schools or not at all. I imagine a few (Tyson & LC) will end up a some solid programs, but that is what the trasfer portal is for. It’s a double bladed sword.

  38. Horn aside, I’m taking “all the talent at receiver coming in” with a grain of salt. I’m sure MLC must have left on his own accord but he has proven he can play against D1 corners and was the only reason last year’s QB’s completion percentages didnt completely match the w/l record.
    I doubt the 2 guys from JSU and the one from UCF are chopped liver but they haven’t hit the field here yet either.
    and now Tyson.
    for a guy who recruits receivers like they are the last ones on earth losing Tyson and Craig doesnt sit well.
    I’ll go along with all the guys with the inside info that the rest were here for “free ride” and wouldnt make 4th on the depth chart.

  39. I think it is clear the the guys leaving have been told they are not likely starters or they don’t like the new demands put on them. I am ok with all of these, including MLC and Tyson. We are going to be fine at wr. Need some d lineman. We already replaced Taylor.

  40. It’s cleaning house day at the Champion’s Center. I’m sure Coach Prime has let those who don’t fit in with his dedication that it’s time to leave because their free ride is over.

  41. This is how the mercenary age of college football will be going forward… CU isn’t alone. Just hope Coach Prime can catch a couple of the guys leaving SEC teams so they can start here.

  42. Did notice Shadeur and MLC heated on the sideline, but that could just have been competitive idk
    Definitely surprised too, he got a lot of good onair commentary during scrimmage, going out on a high note

    1. I saw that too. From my perspective it looked like a “dude, I was open, throw me the ball” type deal, and Shedeur was explaining why he did what he did. Most likely, much ado about nothing. Jordyn leaving is a bummer. But, if there’s one place attrition looks to be easily absorbed, it’s at WR. Probably still DB’s, too. Maybe RB’s. Ok. Pretty much everywhere. Except QB – and I wonder if Drew may consider his options? Gonna be an interesting week. And, summer up to August 1, I guess.

      Go Buffs

      1. I was wondering about Carter too…Staub looked sharp and confident especially considering his HS prom is coming up !

  43. I too am a bit surprised by Lemonius-Craig heading to the portal. Can’t wait to see Jimmy Horn next fall as well as a few of the highly regarded recruits coming in. And here is a wildcard and intriguing thought on another player we didn’t see in the spring game. We have heard about the speed and athleticism of Seydou Traore. At 6’4″ and 210# he is a bit undersized weight wise as a TE. Also at 6’4″ 210# he is the same size as Randy Moss. In fact when you look at the NFL there are several wide receivers that size and larger. Just a thought…

      1. I mean, I see what you’re saying. But, given his reps in the spring game and what he did with them, I don’t think one could safely assume he wasn’t going to be a starter. Just seems like a shame to steal reps from other players who haven’t already decided to ditch the program. Maybe let them have their practice instead of taking their reps and using them as an ESPN delivered sales pitch. Just seems narcissistic to me.

        1. Hard to believe after the spring game…especially the contested deep catch. Are you saying he isnt just one of Sander’s “guys?”

      2. Jimmy Horn didn’t play. If he had MLC wouldn’t have had the game he did. Plus 2 more 4* WRs coming in the fall. Good luck to MLC but he probably was down on the depth chart. We need Dl and OL. There are enough skill players

    1. He had a “disagreement’ on the sidelines with Shedeur; maybe he didn’t like being told what to do by a player. Best of luck, he surely balled out Saturday on film!

    2. Agreed. Looking forward to his announcement that his newest family is USC or Oregon. Not sure why you’d take reps away from someone else in a spring game for a program you’ve already decided to ditch. Unless, of course, that spring game happens to be nationally televised and can, ahem, assist you in climbing someone else’s ladder.

    3. Same. I don’t know why you would take reps away from other players in a spring game for a program you’ve already decided to ditch. Unless, of course, said spring game is nationally televised and provides an opportunity to, ahem, advertise on Prime’s Dime.

      Can’t wait to find out which rich program was recruiting him under the table. We should take betting odds.

  44. WELL ONE COULD ASSUME THE DEFENSE WAS BAD LAST YEAR BECAUSE OF THE DLINE AND THE BACKFIELD.

    I MEAN REALLY WHAT ELSE COULD ONE ASSUME.

    GO NEW BUFFS DEFENSE

  45. I’m hoping that a WR from JSU is coming because coaches think he has the KSAs to work in the new offensive system and trust that his work is what they demand & want. Beyond that, I hope a player who had to work his way up, for whatever reason, who was competing at a high level in the FBS can be good with the right teammates around the; look at Cooper Kupp in the NFL, he went to EWU…

    Kupp’s also a big and strong receiver with good hands, I hope that 5’10” 170 was Gaines’ weight out of HS and not four years later.

    1. his yards per catch is excellent. He must be fast.
      If Tyson rehabs and MLC stays the WR room will be crowded with talent. You wonder if we will really see the run heavy offense we have heard about. Maybe we will see the WRs alternate running at least one of the corners deep on every play until they are exhausted and/or replaced by a second stringer and then pass.

    2. Seems like we’ll see some wide receiver attrition to make room for more d linemen.

      They haven’t even gotten to the incoming freshmen and the other ucf guy. Montana’s going to have to beat them out, as Will Jordan. Maybe Jordan redshirts and rehabs?

      Go Buffs

  46. Be your self or be gone.. Be a Buff or be gone.. On going upgrade. Let’s keep this party going .. Go Prime and Go Buffs.. Ice off on the way .. Fish On ..

  47. Is the dam breaking? 3 defections or firings today. Losing Reed definitely sucks. Here is a guy who has proven he can play at the D1 level and play well and McLain hasn’t even hit the field here yet. Even if the frosh does start Reed would have made the depth very little issue.
    Talk of Hunter? or Hunter talk?
    I get the impression Hunter likes to trash talk a bit even if its good natured among teammates. Did he burn Reed a few times and then get on his case? That alone couldn’t have made his decision to leave but it might have piled on with the possibility of not starting.
    Stacks left and Smoke isnt even here yet. Not a surprise though
    Used to be the chance for NFL money. Now its not only that but the reality of NIL money.
    Is the roster down to 90 yet?

    1. The team was 1-11. I will shed no tear for anyone, with the exception of Jordyn Tyson, gone from that team. Not saying good riddance, but will just say good luck.

      1. Harsh
        tough call

        It would appear he had the talent to play on last years team
        But
        did he have the attitude to play on this years team

        Go Buffs

  48. Losing Reed sucks. But I had a feeling with the talk of Hunter and McClain taking his spot he would move on to get first team reps. I guess Hunter moving o er to be mostly on offense isn’t likely to stick.

    1. I’ve kind of always felt that practicing early with the [wide receivers] opposite group before moving back to practice with your side [the DBs] seems almost like spying on the enemy in their own boot camp before returning to your training camp with your side of the ball. It could be a RB practicing with the LBs before going back to the RB room, you gotta learn something from practicing on the other side of the ball. Different perspective and all.

      Being able to actually play on both sides well… Well, that just shows how athletic and smart you are!

      It’ll be interesting to see if they even use Hunter in the spring game as a wide receiver. Hunter could be a decoy or end up showing off his skills on one simple route that he happens to take off on, or they could not show him off at all (offense wise) to the competition.

      Would have like’d Reed to stay too, time will tell. We’ll see where he goes.

  49. Bailey started the past two years primarily at left guard, next to Savion Washington………….pretty sure when it all started both of them were going to be welcomed\

    Got his degree moving on Nice

    congrats.

    Buffs.

    1. I like this transfer adding Bailey to the team. We will have to see if he is DIV1 ready, but IMO having two OLine who know the system will help in teaching the #2’s, who may be raw but better athletes. I just think that it will lessen the steep learning curve. I’ll be curious to see how BS247 rates him as a transfer. IMO, you can never have too many good offensive or defensive lineman.

  50. Its unbelievable the talent we now have at CB and WR.
    Having said that if we get another one before an O lineman or edge rusher I’m going to have to think CP os suffering from the Tad syndrome. Tad being a guard always has a guard heavy lineup.
    Right now there aint squat left in the portal in the way of O linemen. Appears other coaches value them a lot more. Hopefully the Buff staff has a line on some that may be coming May 1st….if thats legal….haha

  51. What an exciting day on Wednesday…And as things currently stand CU is ranked 30th in HS recruiting and 21st overall with transfers. That brings me to Stuart who ramrods this CU At The Game website. And big accolades on a poll you posted back on 12/12/22 and the sage-like question you asked and the top response that followed. Great job on the insight. Here it is……. CU’s highest-rated Recruiting Class since joining the Pac-12 was in 2017 (No. 32 by Rivals). Will CU’s Class of 2023 be ranked higher?
    Yes. The Class jumped from 72nd to 54th with the addition of two quality recruits. By Signing Day on the 21st, CU will be in the Top 30 for sure. The flips are coming in the next ten days, count on it (50%, 203 Votes)

  52. So where are we now over the 85 limit? 10 or 15?
    Is it after spring practice the number 85 comes into effect?
    That being the case what happens if one of the kids who are still on the team from last year outplay the transfers at his position and is on top of the depth chart? Most likely one of the other last year players who are still will be asked to pack their bags before a transfer does.
    But what if it comes down to a transfer not making the grade? Are we stuck with them for a year or can the coaches say “sorry bub, ya gotta go.”

    1. I think they’re around 95-96 guys now. 85 is the firm # at the start of fall camp, I think. There’s still the spring transfer window, so after spring tryouts, I wouldn’t be surprised to see them add another 5, or maybe ten transfers, and have the same amount of attrition?

      It sounds like they can just not honor scholarships of players on the roster, and those kids have the option to stay in school – on scholarship – but it doesn’t count against the 85 count.

      Or something like that.

      Go Buffs

      1. Good summary. This is my understanding as well. @EP I do think some of last year’s guys won’t make the team, and I think the bet is that none of the transfers will be clearly the worst guy on the team and needing to be cut.

        Question, do kids only get one “free” transfer, unless their coach left, and then they can transfer without any penalty?

        If so, this is important when thinking about Prime’s 40/40/20 framework, because 80% of the team will be “transfer-proof”. Can anyone verify this?

        1. Yes, the new rule is that, barring the coach leaving (or some other out-of-the-ordinary occurrence), players can only transfer once without having to sit out a year.
          As a result, a significant number of the players who transferred in will have to stay with CU or have to sit out. This of course doesn’t apply to the 17 freshmen who have signed, or to the graduate transfers with only one year left to play (there are six of those), but 19 of the new players on the roster will have to stick it out with Coach Prime.

          (P.S. The old rule that you can transfer down a division without waiting may still apply. As a result, if say Travis Hunter wanted to go back to Jackson State next year, he could do so without having to sit out a year)

  53. Kennedy, was a five star that went to a great program and is probably well known by Kelly, who’s had an injury and [hopefully] is very hungry to work his way back to the top. There are a few guys that CP is banking on wanting to comeback from an injury or other set back that I’m betting he thinks are hungry enough and wanting enough to take into the fold.

    Some great potential talent, if they make their comeback, coming on board!

    Coach em up and make a team of them; everyone loves a good comeback story!

  54. Butch Jones….eh?
    transfer portal carousel meet coach carousel
    Its like college football is inbred
    must be guys like Daniels who are on their 4th school have the most incapacitating genes. Shrout is on his 3rd. Hopefully he can overcome

  55. I still do not see Shrout as listed in the 247 or Rivals transfer portal. Is he/CU re-accessing the situation, such to have an experienced back-up? Maybe he plays the Spring and decides after that? Unless, the Frosh are on-campus for the Spring, they may be short QBs for drills etc…

  56. I would be curious to know how many of the unsigned portal players were booted from their programs and how many should have stayed home for at least their education. The dream dies hard.
    Sports like Hockey and baseball have multiple levels of minor leagues where some guys spend the best days of their youth never really going anywhere except on a lot of busses to a lot of motels for meager money.

  57. Moving down….. I’d rather start or get playing time at Nevada than sit on the sidelines at CU if I was Lewis. Ditto Shrout

  58. Watched the video of a day ago. I hope that the transfers are “pre-approved” before they make the move. Horn made a remark about “waiting for clearance”… As long ago as he decided, he should have been ready to roll by now

    1. Even with a little attrition we should be fine at the skill positions. We will have to wait until September to see how the linemen grade out, both O and D, as it doesnt seem they are as heralded as the WRs and DBs and Edwards

  59. Surprising bout Bell

    Prime says he loves those graduate transfers.

    Go Prime

    TCU.
    Wanna see the smooth fast efficient interesting buff offense.
    \

  60. Well, gonna be at least another 10-20 who leave.

    Spring tryouts will be interesting.

    Deion says he’s old school.

    Old school had tryouts.

    Go Buffs

  61. I’m hoping that the coaches have an experienced QB transfer in line to come in before the season. Need to have strong competition for Shedeur as well as a backup in case of injury. CU has a tough schedule next season, it’s the rare underclassman QB that can step into the type of spotlight that CU will have on it and perform well.
    Jake Garcia from the Hurricane’s just entered the portal and he is originally from California, so might have a chance to snag him. He starter a couple of games last season. He was a top prospect out of HS as well.

    1. More regrettable history gone. Coaches like to say they design their plays and schemes around the player’s best features but I feel that never happened to any of the QBs here in the last 2 years. I think Staub will turn out better anyway. Hopefully the coaching will too.

  62. In all he transfers to the Mighty Buffs

    I am most interested i
    Tyler brown two stars
    Leonard Payne two stars

    Big guys for the oline and dline

    Go big underrated transfer Buffs

  63. Dang. Spring tryouts are going to be amazing. I hope practices are open. It seems like Deion and co have compiled more talent in about five weeks than CU’s had in five, ten or even twenty years.

    Go Buffs

  64. Prime and the Buffs of course made the rival’s headline today on a ludicrous story by Adam Gorney… who looks like a total dimwit now. He projects Prime will regret turning away 5 recruits, all of which are low to medium 3 stars….and all of which have been replaced by experienced and accomplished transfers. One of Suspect Gorney’s picks was a RB. This even after Edwards is coming.
    Buffs cant escaped being picked on even by idiotic presumptions.

  65. hello
    NFL Playoffs are great.

    Go Buffs.

    Note: These two transfers are real nice. Still waiting for the three 300 lb athletic DT to to plug the middle and stop the run. Certainly they are on the way

  66. Most certainly good news to get some experienced pass rushers.
    I am banking on going bowling next year with all the roster shuffling
    If ever there was a time to get excited, it is now
    Go Buffs

    1. Interesting how you can turn every positive into a negative.
      Can you make a list for us of all the five-star prospects USC offered that went elsewhere? I’m sure the Trojan Nation would be mortified to learn that not every player in the country wanted to play for Lincoln Riley.

      1. Stu you ol almost quitter.

        relax

        it was just an observation
        not a criticism

        You need to go to Hawaii
        get some sun
        play some golf
        meditate

        yur mind is a mess

        VKB

    2. skankhunt43 strikes again.

      Maybe just post a list of the last time the CU roster was close to the talent level – even if just on paper so far – as going into spring of 2023, let alone the fall?

      I wonder if Deion will go fully open practices this spring, or not? Either way, they’ll certainly issue the curated version.

      Dude has brought more positive PR to CU in a month than we’ve had in 20+ years, basically.

      But, there’s definitely some out there waiting for that three toed shoe to drop. VK, sounds like you’re one of them.

      Go Buffs

    3. We won’t get them all. But the encouraging thing is Prime is building some depth in areas of need like the lines, the outside pass rush and RB. There will be competition all over the field. Watch the interviews posted on cuatthegame from his appearance on the Pat McAfee podcast and you’ll get a very good idea of his coaching philosophy. There is all the flash of Prime Time on the surface, but under the surface is a very thoughtful plan on how to build and coach a football team. I think we are in good hands with Prime and his staff.

  67. I really like the new running back. A couple of things that jumped out at me. He is 5’9” but way over 200 pounds and maintained his speed and quickness. Too often we except these tiny guys and let them stay light, they either can’t take the beating or they get tossed around and cannot run inside without huge holes. I also really like that he doesn’t just run out of bounds when he is close to the sideline. Smith was horrible about this. He would step out of bounds 3 yards short of a defender ALL THE TIME. I get it every once in a while, but most of the time you need to drive to contact and as the great Walter Payton said “never die easy”. There are a couple points in this film where Smoke is running along the sideline and being tracked by a defender and he cuts back into the field of play. He is tackled of course but he gets more yards becuase of this instead of just stepping out. I want to see if Hankerson can add this sort of size. I think he could develop into this sort of back, I think Smoke might be a touch faster but Hankerson has great vision for internal running where most of Smokes highlights are him bouncing it outside.

  68. When do teams need to be under 85 scholarships?
    If not till after spring then… sheesh… we’ll keep bringing on bodies and the spring will be a fireworks show / multi week tryout. Then those that don’t make the cut transfer out. How else could it go?
    With only the first transfer being free, I 100% agree with focusing on transfers… they have to stay. Any high schoolers or JC guys will always be a high risk to transfer out and cannot be relied upon to build a team. Sophomore and RS freshmen will be the most prized transfers as they will provide the stability over years that is needed by college teams (imo).

    1. Teams don’t have to be down to 85 scholarships until the start of Fall Camp in August.
      CU is right around the 92-93 mark for scholarship players, with another 8-10 likely before the start of spring practices.
      It’s not unusual to have more than 85 bodies in the spring, but there will be an inordinate amount of attrition in the ranks this year.
      Shameless plug: If you would like a run down of areas where there will likely be attrition, I would suggest listening to this week’s CU at the Game podcast: “Prime Numbers: Where Will Future Additions (and Subtractions) Come From on CU’s Roster? / Plus: Grading CU Assistant Coaching Hires” (Link)

      1. Thanks Stu! (I think I may have been one of the first to listen 😁)
        I suspect CU will add more than 10 more by the time spring practices start… I see the staff adding as much talent as they can, and will let the cream rise. It’s a bit unfair to the incumbents, as they’ll be the only ones that will be able to transfer out. 😕

  69. It would appear that the concern of RB depth and bigger back has been solved. Smoke has an impression freshmen year film, we con only hope see it as a transfer. Anyone have an issue with a 5.4 career average? Didn’t bring him to sit him

    1. Odd … but I’ll take it!
      All I was doing was posting the Buffs4Life tweet about their fundraising to date. They could have just quoted the tweet directly … ??
      Perhaps one day they’ll quote something I have actually written 😉

  70. So with this fine db, Buffs are number 1 in the transfer portal.

    Only 24 more please……………………..

    VKb

  71. Stuart got me in the portal again with his poll question. Looks like Prime has convinced 4 star 6’5
    ‘ 330 lb. interior OL Yousef Mugharbil to be a Buff…..previously from Florida.
    Still hope hope some 4 star d linemen are on the way

    1. well, I guess he is a get.
      The transfer list visit this weekend was unimpressive.

      Go Prime.

      Buffs.

      Note: New scholy guys = 38 Plus 5 walkons. Need 30 more
      Note 2: Sheer volume of gets in the transfer portal is large …double that and get some higher rated.
      Note 3: Quarterback……………….Who is out?
      Note 4: Happy frigging new year. Hurry August.

      1. went to the portal to check out Myles. Now ranked as a high 3 star (8.9) by 24/7. Also noticed almost all the 4 star guys at all positions are about gobbled up.

  72. I’m concerned that all the transfers we are getting in are from Jackson State, Western Michigan, Arkansas state and other D lower schools. Also, our good players are leaving Arias, Becker…so we might have a rude awakening the first time these kids get hit by a national championship caliber lineman. I will be happy if we win 4, overjoyed if we make a Bowl, but wishing above that….we still don’t have the talent.

    1. YUP,

      Will Prime Magic be enough?

      Got some good players
      Got some what appear to be average players.

      But one has to assume that these guys are not fillers and there were offered because they fit the Prime mold.

      Prime it Up

      Buffs

      1. Pretty much, pure free-agency for players these days with the Portal and NIL. As long as CU is willing to ‘play the game’ and can find the $$$ to do so, we’re probably going to be alright in the long run since other talent can be enticed to replace those that leave, otherwise…. God help us!

  73. Not sure a 2 star that only started 10 games in 4 years for Fresno would be considered Louie. This is someone the old staff could have recruited.

  74. With regard to recruiting, I was not in Boulder during the days of Coach Crowder. I arrived in Boulder late December of 1981 to begin classes spring of 1982. Consequently, I was on campus for Coach McCartney’s arrival, his proclamation “to be the best, you have to beat the best,…” and placing the Nebraska game in red on the schedule with the other games listed in black. I became a student of the program’s history and successes. Posted on this site a few years ago, that CU was one of very few programs that ended a year ranked in the Top Ten for each decade (1960’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, 00’s, with the streak barely ending in the 10’s, in all likelihood due to the early departure of Coach Leavitt and the disastrous handling of the Coach Tumkin situation whic resulted in two blowout losses and a drop from the Top Ten). Coach McCartney had a slow build with regard to recruiting, but he had GREAT success in hiring tremendous assistant coaches. He drew quality individuals to him and the program. I recall vividly the “big get” when Eric McCarty chose CU over many offers. With that “get,” many more recruiting victories came in the subsequent years. If there had been an “internet” at that time, Coach McCartney would have moved the needle with recruiting wins. However, what is happening now, in an age of social media, is amazing and portends big things to come in the years ahead. Coach Prime is a bit ahead of Coach McCartney in the area of recruiting. Both were starting in the basement. There is every indication that Coach McCartney will realize greater early success than Coach McCartney thanks to the portal,… Regardless, big things appear to be looming on the horizon!!!!

  75. Well the low rated transfers keep rolling in and the transfer ranking keeps dropping. Down to 4th now. Sheesh
    Quantity vs quality.
    Interesting how the strategies of different schools collide.
    For example
    USC
    2022 twenty transfer commits, ave 90.0
    2023 six transfer commits ave 90.6 Twenty recruit commits 91.10
    UCLA
    2022 thirteen transfer commits 88.42
    2023 six transfer commits 89.33 fourteen recruit commits 89.07
    Oregon
    2022 eleven transfers 87.25
    2022 Five transfer commits 90.4 Twenty Seven recruit commits 90.69
    Washington
    2022 nine transfer commits. 87.38
    2023 seven transfer Commits 88.29 twenty recruit commits 87.9
    ASU
    2022 fourteen transfer commits 86.07
    2023 18 transfer commits 86.54 seventeen recruit commits 85.79

    Colorado
    2022 6 transfer commits 84.0
    2023 sixteen transfer commits 88.44 eighteen recruit commits 87.03

    USC>>> a brand doing okay but not great. Loaded up last year. Big jump in performance. Just filling this year
    UCLA>>> Similar to USC but not as extreme Also filling in
    Oregon>>>A gain doing okay but can’t really get next level. Really good recruting
    Washington>>> Also just kinda there
    ASU>>>digging out of a hole but going slow
    Colorado>>>> Digging out of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison looking for a bowl game or better

    So Oregon, USC, and a couple of others are way a head of the Buffs. It will take time to lets say catch em. The have a 2 to 4 year head start. Classes and coaching.

    I’m saying a bowl game in 2023 is maybe, just maybe 50/50
    The Buffs certainly will have better players.

    But as always it’s the coaches. Buffs have what maybe 2 power five coaches? Man they got a lot to do to give the players the tools to win.

    Go Buffs.

    Note: Like the DC. The rest not so sure.

    All o

    1. Lewis is coming from a lower division but I think he is going to be ready for power 5, same with OBoyle. Kelly is a power 5 Coach as DC, his edge rusher is as well. That said there is a lot of guys getting a shot at a higher division.

      For players, I think we are doing really well. USC is recruiting for a run at a national championship, same with Utah and Oregon. I think as long as we are beating the middle of the pac right now we are doing really good. My target is beating Nebraska and Oregon State in Fulsom. If we can make that happen we are doing really well year 1. But look at TCU right now kicking Michigan’s butt in the second quarter. They were 3-6 in the big 12 last year and they took Perry from us as a starting Safety. Get the right guys and the right coaches and good things will happen.

  76. Hey Stuart, I was not following CU as closely in the 90’s but do you recall this level of excitement for recruiting? I am stunned. I expected good but what he has been able to do in such a short time is astounding. Now the transfer portal changes so much and why I think he can do better on such short timeframes instead of just absorbing what was already recruited. But I still cannot even recall a time where we had this level of recruits coming in. I know you have been following closer for longe r though so I wanted to get your thoughts? Where does this compare so far for you?

    1. Nothing like this before. Back when CU was recruiting Classes in the Top 25 nationally on a regular basis, there were no internet recruiting services. I remember Brad mailing me the one page article from the Rocky Mountain News and Daily Camera the day after Signing Day, getting it a few days later. The names were unfamiliar, but once in a while they would note that the players were high school All-Americans, or that they had offers from multiple schools. That was all we had to go on trying to figure out how good the Class was …

  77. Man, if Sanders can get this team to play together we have some dudes that can win games. I think recruiting a punter this early in the cycle shows Sanders attention to detail. I think it would be easy to focus on all the other gaps we have. Special teams is so often overlooked.

    1. I was thinking the same thing, you get enough talent in key areas and enough [improved] talent around them and get them all playing/executing together and the Buffs “can win some games”.

      The fact that the punter is a record holder at a Power5 is great and the fact that he was first committed to MSU is a little gravy on top. That’s a couple of recruits & transfers that MSU was sniffing around that Coach Prime got.

  78. I see empty backfields with five 4.3 or 4.4 guys out wide.
    Might be just as hard for the QB to make a decision if every one is open as opposed to trying to figure out who is open

    1. One of Shedeur’s strengths is the pre-snap read. It will be interesting to watch Kent State film, but I don’t think we brought in Tim Brewster to not use tight ends. I would anticipate lots of shifts and motion to create mismatches and expose coverages.

    2. Kent State power game will be a component IMO. It’s a reliable plan which allows linemen to block a run even if QB takes the quick throw. #skobuffs

  79. Read through this thread trying to do the math of outbound vs inbound and I just can’t get a fix on it, so I’ll ask if anyone else can fill me in: are we going to have enough scholarships available for the talent we’re bringing in? Seems a lot of the current players refuse to enter the portal and surrender their scholarship because they’re not good enough to have anywhere else to go. #deadweight

    1. The NCAA Division I rule addresses the status of an athletic scholarship in this situation in Bylaw 15.5.1.7 “Aid After Departure of Head Coach.”

      Basically, this rule says that when a head coach who recruited and provided a scholarship to a DI student-athlete is replaced, the new head coach has the right to not invite an athlete back to the team the following year. The athlete may, however, be given the right to stay at the school on scholarship until the athlete graduates with their degree.

      So, basically, Coach Sanders can bring in 85 new players if he wants. It would cost CU a pretty penny to continue to honor the scholarships, but those that stick around will not count against the 85-man limit

      1. Thanks for the info. Seems money is available to do whatever it takes. I emailed the Buff Club asking about fundraising events but never got a response.

  80. Anyone catch lil Wayne’s shout out to Travis Hunter last night? Lil Wayne and Deion are friends. Must mean lil Wayne is Boulder bound.

    Go Buffs

  81. this is heating up, like it better this afternoon
    Time to give another star or two to the emotion ticker/tracker…

        1. Ya me too.
          Hope it’s Buffs, but listening to his video, I am saying it is less than 50/50

          He makes his own decisions. Like the one he made to go to Jackson state,

          Go Buffs

  82. So the new d lineman seems more like a d end in a 3-4 he would have to be shifted out to en edge, I don’t see him holding up in the interior but I really like him on an edge outside or heads-up with a tackle. One thing is he appears to have more than one move (CU basically bull rushed every down last year).

  83. just briefly skipped through the portal. Top 2 rated O linemen are already gone. There must be a bazillion 4 star D backs. They gave Lewis a low 4 star rating but according to the ratings there are a ton of guys ahead of him. Saw one who ditched corn town and already signed with Stanford. Talk about academic cultuter shock

  84. It’s been a relatively quiet 2nd week of the Sanders era. When do you guys think the transfer portal action is going to light up? Maybe next week?

    1. Transferees have until May to transfer, so there is no immediate pressure for high-profile transfer to choose their school. Some may be waiting to see how recruiting Classes shape up next Wednesday at Signing Day (to see what their position competition might be). That said, there are several highly-rated transfers CU is wooing who may make their commitments known this weekend. Coach Prime has stated that this weekend will be the “biggest weekend in CU Recruiting history”. Considering that Coach Prime himself won’t be on campus until late Saturday afternoon, that may be a stretch, but there should be commitments – both from the high school ranks and the Transfer Portal – this weekend. Stay tuned!

  85. how bout Fenske? Short sentence tweet about the portal. Didnt act like he was accepting an Oscar and doing god’s will.
    Having said that I always wonder about the need to tweet. Then again this board is the extent of my social media participation.

  86. I’m really curious to see the portalling going on tomorrow, and more importantly next week after prime is back, and has had a chance to meet with players individually. I gotta think Tyson is stoked.

    Go Buffs

  87. The McCown departure is a vivid illustration of the utter incompetence of Rick George and the CU administration. After the run for the exits by our best players last year at this time, what could be MORE OBVIOUS than the need to have a new coach and staff in place within a couple days of season’s end – and not delay until the transfer portal was about to open on December 6th. By the time Deion Sanders is through playing CU and takes a job elsewhere and CU actually names ahead coach, there won’t be an impact player left on our roster.

    1. What was that you said about Rick George’s incompetence? I couldn’t hear you over the fans at the Championship Center cheering for the new coach hire… What was his name again?

      More likely McCown knew more than us.

      1. I think that Owen should stick around. And I hope he does. Shedeur will likely be the guy next year, unless they bring in someone better. Owen needs to grow. Physically. A lot. Regardless of what team he’s on. Shedeur may be in the draft after next year (if his stats are at all like they have been) so who’s next? Could be Owen.

        At least Staub seems to be all in on the Deion train. Which is also most excellent.

        Go Buffs

        1. If Shedeur gets drafted that means we are better than bowl bound. I’m expecting great things but I wont hold my breath on that.
          Owen? pffft
          he has no patience. Gotta follow dad’s trail without any hesitation.
          The 2 guys who really hurt the team by bailing are Penry and Isaiah Lewis.
          Glad to see Bell come to his senses.

  88. I liked McCown, thought he was the best option we had…but honestly, this is just another sign better things are coming our way for once!

    1. So far, none of the transfer really make don’t hurt us…just players looking for a better situation for them, wish them the best of luck.

  89. Bummed to see Owen go. But? He may have been 2yrs or more away from having a body that can take the beating of a d1qb.

    I hope Deion is the guy.

    Go Buffs

  90. Too bad about McCown. He will be very good somewhere.
    I would guess his father probably has pretty good industry sources and thus the inside track; that there may very well be a new gunslinger from Florida, coming to town.

  91. Did Owen think he wasnt going to follow his dad to the big leagues with the Buffs?
    Did he have some inside info that Prime and son are coming for sure?
    family affairs……trump team affairs
    I’m kind of disgusted that these kids are bailing even before they find out who the new coach is.

  92. So I am a bit surprised but I think it is a reflection of how the team felt about Sanford and even Dorrell. That said I am a bit surprised as we were so bad I would be surprised many of these guys find other power 5 offers….. now if they just want to get out and find more stability, I could see that. But man it is a huge risk, but on the other side I am interested in seeing how many transfers the new coach brings in. In a real way this allows them to rebuild there team almost over night. If it is Sanders, we all expect him to fill this team out with more talented players right?

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