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Colorado Recruiting Class of 2027
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20 Commitments, by Position …
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Quarterbacks … Andre Adams …
Running Backs … Kylan Bobo …
Wide Receivers … Jaiden Kelly-Murray … Ryan Ferdinand …
Tight Ends …
Offensive Linemen … Li’Marcus Jones … Zaquan Linton … Jayin Talib … Coderro McDaniel … Dewey Young …
Defensive Linemen … Kenny Fairley … Ba’Roc Willis … Jovon Pulliam … Drew Sapp …
Linebackers … Jahmiere Daniels-Portis … Kaylon Bailey …
Defensive Backs … Davon Dericho … Gabe Jenkins … Will Rasmussen … Prince Washington … Samari Howard …
Athletes/Specialists …
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Recruits are from … Florida: 5 … Tennessee: 2 … Alabama: 2 … Texas: 2 … Ohio: 2 … Mississippi: 2 … Georgia: 1 … Pennsylvania: 1 … Utah: 1 … South Carolina: 1 … Michigan: 1 …
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Dewey Young – OL
Committed July 6th … Young is a 6’5″, 327-pound offensive lineman from Kalamazoo, Michigan … 247 Sports … On3Sports/Rivals bio …
What others say about Young … Young is rated as a four-star prospect by both 247 Sports and Rivals/On3Sports. At 247 Sports, Young is rated as the No. 24 offensive tackle in the nation, the No. 6 player overall out of the state of Michigan, and the No. 272 prospect overall in the entire nation. At On3Sports/Rivals, Young is listed as the No. 10 offensive tackle in the country, the No. 7 prospect in the state of Michigan, and the No. 181 player in the country.
From Gabe Brooks at 247 Sports …
– Experienced on the outside, but higher long-term ceiling could be inside.
– On-field profile includes valuable defensive line reps.
– Strong football pedigree with multiple NFL immediate family members.
– Also plays baseball. Boasts an astronomical on-base percentage.
– Hallmarks are stopping power and phone booth strength.
– Moves bodies off the line of scrimmage.
– Run-game mauler who will finish blocks to the ground.
– Displays adequate pass-pro mechanics, but can better sustain balance.
– Gets out over feet at times to compromise body control.
– P4-caliber O-lineman who could become a reliable high-major starter with long-term pro potential.
Young had other offers from … about two dozen Power Four conference schools, including the likes of Ohio State, Georgia, Indiana, Florida State, Wisconsin, South Carolina, Georgia Tech and Auburn. From the Big 12, Young had offers from Kansas, Cincinnati, and West Virginia.
In his own words … “Colorado always felt like home for me since my first visit, my sophomore year. I think that played a big role for me because I got to get to know multiple coaches on staff in depth and build a great relationship”, Young told BuffInsider.com. “Colorado is getting a hard worker on and off the field, but also a good human who cares about other people and a great teammate who is gonna always have his guys back.”
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Kylan Bobo – RB
Committed July 1st … Bobo is a 5’11”, 200-pound running back from Tupelo, Mississippi … 247 Sports bio … On3Sports/Rivals bio …
What others say about Bobo … Bobo is rated as a three-star prospect by both 247 Sports and On3Sports/Rivals. At 247 Sports, Bobo is considered to be the No. 66 running back in the country, the No. 23 player out of Mississippi, and the No. 899 player nationally. At On3Sports/Rivals, Bobo is listed as the No. 86 running back nationally, the No. 27 prospect out of Mississippi, and the 818 overall player nationally.
From Andrew Ivins at 247 Sports …
- Smooth, instinctive runner with the vision to find yardage.
- Already carrying good mass on a frame that has been verified right around 5-foot-11, 200 pounds.
- Will pick a lane and charge forward.
- Owns a shorter stride, but can build speed.
- Makes nimble cuts in tight quarters.
- Can shed tacklers, but has to get better at finishing.
- Might not profile as a true home-run hitter, but should be viewed as a potential multi-year contributor at the Power Four level that can handle inside work.
Bobo had other offers from … a number of Power Four schools. On the date of his commitment, Bobo had narrowed his list down to CU, Minnesota, Memphis, and Arkansas. Bobo also had offers from the likes of Ole Miss, Arkansas and Oklahoma State.
In his own words … “They offered me back in March and they recruited me very hard. They never stopped and that showed me a lot,” Bobo told Rivals. “I’ve gotten really close to Coach Mack, Coach Joc and Coach Marion. They always make sure I’m good on and off the field. Those relationships mattered.”
“My mom doesn’t have to worry about whether I’m safe or not when I’m away from home. She feels good about where I will be and who I will be with at Colorado. I’ve been there twice. The environment is very peaceful. Then their development was another one. They know how to develop players.”
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Ryan Ferdinand – WR
Committed June 26th … Ferdinand is a 6’1″, 190-pound wide receiver from West Palm Beach, Florida … 247 Sports bio … On3Sports/Rivals bio …
What others say about Ferdinand … Ferdinand is rated as a three-star prospect by 247 Sports, but was unrated at the time of his commitment by On3Sports/Rivals. At 247 Sports, Ferdinand was listed as the No. 180 wide receiver in the nation, the No. 148 prospect overall out of the state of Florida, and the No. 1492 player overall in the nation.
As a junior for Palm Beach Lakes in 2025, Ferdinand hauled in 57 receptions for 755 yards and seven touchdowns.
Ferdinand had other offers from … over a half dozen other Power Four conference schools, including Florida State, Cincinnati, Wake Forest, North Carolina State, UCF, Pitt and Syracuse. Prior to his commitment to CU, Ferdinand took a number of official visits, visiting Cincinnati, North Carolina State, Pitt and Tulane.
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Kaylon Bailey – LB
Committed June 25th … Bailey is a 6’1″, 225-pound linebacker from Cleveland, Ohio … 247 Sports bio … On3Sports/Rivals bio …
What others say about Bailey … Bailey is rated as a three-star prospect by both 247 Sports and Rivals/On3Sports. At 247 Sports, Bailey is considered to be the No. 46 linebacker in the country, the No. 24 overall prospect out of the state of Ohio, and the No. 764 overall prospect in the country. At Rivals/On3Sports, Bailey is listed as the No. 88 linebacker in the nation, the No. 31 player overall prospect out of Ohio, and the No. 1227 overall prospect nationally.
Bailey had other offers from … over a dozen Power Four schools, most notably from in-state power Ohio State. Bailey also had Big 12 Conference rivals Cincinnati, West Virginia and Iowa State, together with offers from the likes of Louisville, Florida State, Michigan State, Pitt, and Wisconsin.
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Jahmiere Daniels-Portis – LB
Committed June 24th … Daniel-Portis is a 6′ 1″ linebacker from Springfield, Ohio … 247 Sports bio … On3Sports/Rivals bio …
What others say about Daniel-Portis … Daniel-Portis is rated as a three-star prospect by both 247 Sports and Rivals/On3Sports. At 247 Sports, Daniel-Portis is considered to be the No. 74 linebacker in the country, the No. 40 overall prospect out of the state of Ohio, and the No. 892 overall prospect in the country. At Rivals/On3Sports, Daniel-Portis is listed as the No. 89 linebacker in the nation, the No. 50 player overall prospect out of Ohio, and the No. 1156 overall prospect nationally.
Daniels-Portis finished his junior season with 88 tackles (14.5 TFL), 6 forced fumbles, 5 sacks and two interceptions.
Daniel-Portis had offers from … from over a dozen of Power Four conference schools, including Indiana, Cincinnati, Arizona State, Kentucky, Illinois, Iowa State, Louisville and Pitt.
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Ben’Jarvius Shumaker – DL
Decommitted June 23rd … Yup … Committed, then decommitted, in one day … From Shumaker: “I apologize for any confusion that may have come over the last several hours. This process has reaffirmed for me that Ole Miss is where I am meant to be. I believe in the vision for the program, the relationships my family and I have built in Oxford, and the opportunity!!”
Committed June 23rd … Shumaker is a 6’3″, 270-pound defensive lineman from Ackerman, Mississippi … 247 Sports bio … On3Sports/Rivals bio …
What others say about Shumaker … Shumaker is rated as a four-star prospect by both 247 Sports and Rivals/On3Sports. At 247 Sports, Shumaker is considered to be the No. 7 defensive lineman in the country, the No. 2 overall prospect out of the state of Mississippi, and the No. 70 overall prospect in the entire country. At Rivals/On3Sports, Shumaker is listed as the No. 7 defensive lineman in the nation, the No. 3 player overall prospect out of Mississippi, and the No. 76 overall prospect nationally.
From Greg Biggins at Rivals … Shumaker is on the short list when talking about the top interior defensive lineman in the country. Had a big junior season, totaling 69 tackles 17 for loss, 7 sacks and two forced fumbles. Very strong, especially in his lower half and can take on double teams and still get a push. Gets off the ball well, shows an active motor and lives on the other side of the line of scrimmage. Can win with speed and power and has the ability to dominate at the point of attack. Plays high at times and will need some technical work like most high school interior lineman but very high ceiling and projects as a high impact player at the Power 4 level.
Shumaker had offers … from all over the country. Shumaker had been a commit to Ole Miss since April, but also had offers from the likes of Alabama, Florida State, LSU, Miami, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Notre Dame and Texas A&M.
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Jaiden Lindsay – OL
De-committed June 22nd … Committed to North Carolina two weeks after committing to CU, stating of CU: “The family feel, you can’t beat it”
Committed June 6th … Lindsay is a 6’3″, 300-pound offensive lineman from Olney, Maryland … 247 Sports bio … On3Sports/Rivals bio …
What others say about Lindsay … Lindsay is rated as a three-star prospect by both 247 Sports and On3Sports/Rivals. At On3Sports/Rivals, Lindsay is listed as the No. 89 offensive tackle in the nation, the No. 26 prospect overall out of the state of Maryland, and the No. 1079 player in the nation. At 247 Sports, Lindsay is ranked as the No. 64 interior lineman in the country, the No. 27 player out of Maryland, and the No. 1028 prospect overall in the nation.
Lindsay had other offers from … over a dozen Power Four conference schools, including Penn State, Maryland, Indiana, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Pitt, Virginia Tech and West Virginia.
In his own words … “The family feel, you can’t beat it,” Lindsay told BuffInsider.com. “Plus, you got coaches everywhere, all around the building who’ve done what you want to do, who’ve been where you want to go. They know what it looks like, they know what the work looks like, they know how it’s done.”
“I’m coming to dominate,” Lindsay said. “I’m coming to play early. I’m not doing none of that sitting. I’m dominating in all aspects of the field.”
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Steven Alexis – RB
Decommitted June 16th … After ten days as a CU commit, Alexis committed to Illinois.
Committed June 6th … Alexis is a 6’0″, 203-pound running back from St. Petersburg, Florida … 247 Sports bio … On3Sports/Rivals bio …
What others say about Alexis … Alexis, at the time of his commitment, was not rated by either 247 Sports or On3Sports/Rivals.
After his commitment, Alexis was rated as a three-star prospect by both 247 Sports and On3Sports/Rivals, listed as the No. 100 running back in the nation by 247 Sports, and the No. 79 running back in the nation by On3Sports/Rivals.
At over 200 pounds, Alexis clocked a 4.4-second 40-yard dash and a 10.7-second time in the 100-meter. His numbers as a junior at Gibbs High School reflect that elite speed. With 124 carries, he rushed for 1,113 yards and nine touchdowns.
Alexis had other offers from … a surprising number of Power Four conference schools, considering he was unrated. Pitt, Cincinnati, Virginia, Iowa and Illinois all offered Alexis.
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Coderro McDaniel – OL
Committed June 14th … McDaniel is a 6’5″, 325-pound offensive lineman from Brookhaven, Mississippi … 247 Sports bio … On3Sports/Rivals bio …
What others say about McDaniel … McDaniel is rated as a three-star prospect by both 247 Sports and On3Sports/Rivals. At 247 Sports, McDaniel is considered to be the No. 57 offensive tackle in the nation, the No. 17 prospect out of the state of Mississippi, and the No. 627 overall prospect nationally. At On3Sports/Rivals, McDaniel is listed as the No. 48 offensive tackle in the country, the No. 14 player out of Mississippi, and the No. 565 overall prospect in the nation.
A two-time Mississippi state shot put champion who also competes as a power lifter, McDaniel is one of the most physically gifted offensive tackles in the 2027 recruiting class. He played left tackle as a junior at Brookhaven High School and also saw time on the interior defensive line.
McDaniel had other offers from … a number of Power Four conference schools, including North Carolina, Mississippi State, Kansas, Arkansas and Kentucky. Notably, McDaniel had been a commit to Ole Miss since April, but decommitted from the Rebels and committed to CU after an official visit the weekend of June 13th-14th.
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Drew Sapp – Edge
Committed June 14th … Sapp is a 6’3″, 245-pound edge rusher from Lakeland, Florida … 247 Sports bio … On3Sports/Rivals bio …
What others say about Sapp … Sapp is rated as a three-star prospect by both 247 Sports and On3Sports/Rivals. At 247 Sports, Sapp is listed as the No. 102 edge rusher in the nation, the No. 143 prospect out of the state of Florida, and the No. 1348 player in the nation.
Sapp finished his junior season with 74 tackles (28 TFL), 13.5 sacks, four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
Sapp had other offers from … a number of Power Four conference teams, including Mississippi State, Pittsburgh, Vanderbilt, and Wake Forest.
In his own words … “Colorado is all in, and they’ve made that very clear,” Sapp told BuffInsider.com. “Coach Johnnie Mack has been my main guy throughout the process. He’s from Polk County and played at Lakeland High School, the same school I attend, so we’ve built a strong connection and have a lot of history.”
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Jalin “Boogie” Talib – OL
Committed June 14th … Talib is a 6’2″, 275-pound offensive lineman from Allen, Texas … 247 Sports bio … On3Sports/Rivals bio …
What others say about Talib … At the time of his commitment, Talib was unrated by either 247 Sports or On3Sports/Rivals. Talib is the nephew of former Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib and the younger brother of defensive end Yamil Talib, who transferred from Charlotte to Colorado earlier this offseason.
Talib had other offers from … several Power Four conference schools. Despite being unrated, Talib had offers from Texas Tech and North Carolina State. Talib also had offers from Charlotte, Memphis, UTSA, as well as other Group of Six schools.
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Samari Howard – DB
Committed June 7th … Howard is a 5’11.5″ defensive back from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida … 247 Sports bio … On3Sports/Rivals bio …
What others say about Howard … Howard is rated as a three-star safety by both 247 Sports and On3Sports/Rivals. At 247 Sports, Howard is rated as the No. 69 safety in the nation, the No. 61 prospect out of the state of Florida, and the No. 709 player nationally. At On3Sports/Rivals, Howard is considered to be No. 71 safety in the country, the No. 72 player out of Florida, and the No. 708 prospect in the nation.
Howard had other offers from … almost two dozen Power Four conference schools, including Oregon, Ohio State, Florida State, Indiana, Georgia Tech, Penn State, Oklahoma, West Virginia, and Texas A&M.
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Jovon Pulliam – Edge
Committed June 6th … Pulliam is a 6’1″, 230-pound edge rusher from Hoover, Alabama … 247 Sports bio … On3Sports/Rivals bio …
What others say about Pulliam … Pulliam is rated as a three-star edge rusher by both 247 Sports and On3Sports/Rivals. At On3Sports/Rivals, Pulliam is listed as the No. 106 edge rusher in the nation, and the No. 49 prospect overall out of the state of Alabama. At 247 Sports, Lindsay is ranked as the No. 105 edge rusher in the country, the No. 49 player out of Alabama, and the No. 1364 prospect overall in the nation.
Last season, Pulliam posted 91 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, nine sacks and three forced fumbles.
From Sports Illustrated … Pulliam brings a game-changing burst that creates sacks, tackles for a loss, or even six points for the defense by causing a turnover. Hoover moves him around, too, in the name of creating mismatches and confusion.
Pulliam isn’t just a plant. He’s a hand-in-the-grass defender. He even lined up as an inside linebacker, but still blitzed through the gap to disrupt the pass. The speed and closing pursuits cause discomfort for quarterbacks and running backs. He’s also strong at the point of attack and can shed blockers immediately before leaving destruction in the backfield.
Pulliam had other offers from … only a handful of other Power Four conference schools, including Boston College and Wake Forest.
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Zaquan Linton – OL
Committed June 6th … Linton is a 6’5″, 293-pound offensive lineman from Wellington, Florida … 247 Sports bio … On3Sports/Rivals bio …
What others say about Linton … Linton is rated as a three-star offensive tackle by both 247 Sports and On3Sports/Rivals. At 247 Sports, Linton is rated as the No. 81 offensive tackle in the nation, the No. 89 prospect out of Florida, and the No. 1309 player in the country. At On3Sports/Rivals, Linton is considered to be the No. 97 offensive tackle in the nation, the No. 142 player out of Florida, and the No. 1268 overall prospect in the country.
Linton had other offers from … a dozen or so Power Four conference schools, including Miami, Kentucky, Florida, Missouri, Pitt, Virginia Tech, West Virginia and UCF. Linton was committed to Miami for about nine months before decommitting in April.
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Jaiden Kelly-Murray – WR
Committed May 25th … Kelly-Murray is a 5’10”, 170-pound wide receiver from Mount Pleasant, South Carolina … 247 Sports bio … On3Sports/Rivals bio …
What others say about Kelly-Murray … Kelly-Murray is rated as a four-star prospect by On3/Rivals, and a high three-star prospect by 247 Sports. At On3Sports/Rivals, Kelly-Murray is listed as the No. 30 wide receiver prospect in the nation, the No. 4 prospect overall out of the state of South Carolina, and the No. 193 player in the nation. At 247 Sports, Kelly-Murray is ranked as the No. 38 wide receiver in the country, the No. 6 player out of South Carolina, and the No. 304 prospect overall in the nation.
Before transferring to Oceanside Collegiate Academy, Kelly-Murray enjoyed a big junior season at Summerville — also located in South Carolina. There, he caught 64 passes for 957 yards and 14 touchdowns last fall. The year prior saw Kelly-Murray total 1,202 receiving yards and 13 scores.
Scouting report from Gabe Brooks at 247 Sports:
- High-volume slot weapon who can also provide return game value.
- Three-phase experience at multiple receiver spots, the secondary, and returns.
- Highly productive with more than 150 receptions across sophomore and junior seasons.
- Uses sudden acceleration and speed-mixing nuance to create space.
- Capable of finding some extra juice downfield when needed.
- Projects to the P4 level as an eventual starter with big-play ability who could become an impactful weapon, especially if deployed with a clear vision.
Kelly-Murray had other offers from … dozens of schools from all over the country. From the Power Four conferences, his offers came in from Florida State, Georgia Tech, Indiana, Florida, Kansas State, Kentucky, Penn State, North Carolina, Wisconsin and West Virginia. Kelly-Murray’s final four were CU, Illinois, Virginia Tech and Wake Forest.
In his own words … “I love my connection with the wide receivers coach (Jason Phillips) and the GM (David Kelly) of Colorado football,” Kelly-Murray told 247 Sports. “We talk every day and they call me all the time. It really shows that they care about me and want me to be a part of their program.
“When I committed to South Carolina, originally, it’s less than two hours from where I live. Going to Colorado, I feel like I can grow as a person and feel uncomfortable and get outside of my comfort zone. I’ll be doing things that I’ve never done before.”
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Li’Marcus Jones – OT
Committed May 24th … Jones is a 6’5″, 300-pound offensive lineman from Brentwood, Tennessee … 247 Sports bio … On3Sports/Rivals bio …
What others say about Jones … Jones is rated as a four-star prospect by both 247 Sports and On3Sports/Rivals. At 247 Sports, Jones is listed as the No. 22 offensive tackle prospect in the nation, the No. 7 player out of Tennessee, and the No. 171 prospect overall in the country. At On3Sports/Rivals, Jones is rated as the No. 30 offensive tackle in the nation, the No. 16 player out of Tennessee, and the No. 362 prospect in the nation.
247Sports director of scouting Andrew Ivins on Jones:
- Physically-gifted offensive line prospect that could hit big after a developmental period.
- Owns valuable two-way snaps and has repped at both tackle spots.
- Shines as a drive blocker as he fires out of stance and creates easy force.
- Will need to buy into the process at the college of his choice after multiple high school transfers, but has a higher ceiling given how he moves at his size.
Jones had other offers from … over two dozen Power Four conference schools, including Georgia, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Alabama and Oklahoma. Jones visited Purdue in April and was scheduled to check out Mississippi State in June. Kentucky and Florida State were also linked to Jones throughout his recruitment.
In his own words … “It was very close,” Jones told Rivals. “Once I narrowed it down to my final three, they were all coming at me hard. Purdue was leading earlier after my official visit there, but after I visited Colorado, things started to change.
“Colorado just felt different when I was out there. The connections I built with the coaching staff were real, and I could truly see myself fitting into the culture and the system.”
Offensive line assistant coach Gunnar White also played a major role in the commitment. Jones built a strong relationship with White throughout the process, especially because of their Mississippi connection.
“That’s a bond you can never break,” he said. “A lot of people don’t know this, but he is from Mississippi, like I am. That is a connection that makes us strong. I have that trust in him.”
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Prince Washington – DB
Committed May 24th … Washington is a 6’1″, 185-pound defensive back from Houston, Texas … 247 Sports bio … On3Sports/Rivals bio …
What others say about Williams … At the time of his commitment, Washington was unrated by either 247 Sports or On3Sports/Rivals.
In seven games last year, per MaxPreps, Williams had 16 tackles, one interception and three passes defended. As a sophomore, he had 31 tackles one interception and seven passes defended in 11 games.
Washington had other offers from … a number of other schools, but only from Houston from the Power Four conferences. Other offers came from schools like Memphis, Colorado State, North Texas, and Tulane.
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Will Rasmussen – DB
Committed May 21st … Rasmussen is a 5’10”, 180-pound cornerback from Orem, Utah … 247 Sports bio … On3Sports/Rivals bio …
What others say about Rasmussen … Rasmussen is rated as a three-star cornerback by both 247 Sports and On3Sports/Rivals. At 247 Sports, Rasmussen is listed as the No. 128 cornerback in the country, the No. 28 prospect out of the state of Utah, and the No. 1525 player overall in the nation. At On3Sports/Rivals, Rasmussen is considered to be the No. 114 cornerback in the country, the No. 22 overall prospect out of Utah, and the No. 1354 player overall in the nation.
As a junior at Orem High School, Rasmussen totaled 67 tackles, 3.0 TFLs, three interceptions and 25 passes defended.
Rasmussen had other offers from … a half dozen other Power Four conference schools, including instate Utah, Oklahoma, Texas A&M and Washington. Rasmussen had official visits lined up with Oregon State and Utah before committing to Colorado.
In his own words … How was your official visit to Boulder? “It was super cool. It’s beautiful over there,” Rasmussen told BuffInsider.com. The mountains are sweet, they’re right up there against the stadium. The coaches, everybody feels like family. Everybody there was welcoming, and I got along with everybody. I listened to everybody’s stories of how they got there, and you could tell that it’s a good place to be.”
What ultimately sold you on the Buffs? “Honestly, it was the coaches. The plan development-wise that they had for me and the experience that all the coaches have had between either the NFL, the UFL or college, it’s an all-around great experience. I feel like I could go in there and develop and come out better than when I went in.”
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Gabe Jenkins – DB
Committed May 20th … Jenkins is a 6’2″, 187- pound safety from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania … 247 Sports bio … On3Sports/Rivals bio …
What others say about Jenkins … Jenkins is rated as a four-star prospect by both 247 Sports and On3Sports/Rivals. At 247 Sports, Jenkins is listed as the No. 17 safety prospect in the nation, the No. 8 overall prospect out of the state of Pennsylvania, and the No. 186 player overall in the nation. At On3Sports/Rivals, Jenkins is considered to be the No. 10 safety in the country, the No. 10 overall prospect out of Alabama, and the No. 326 player overall in the nation.
Scouting report from Hudson Standish at 247 Sports (Jenkins also plays quarterback for his high school team):
- Best traits as a runner translate to the defensive side of the ball: fantastic balance, agility, short-area quickness, and anticipation.
- Locates the football at a high level as a coverage defender and will make difficult grabs at the catch point.
- Aggressive tackler, will take sharp angles and lower his pad level before delivering impactful strikes.
- Should be viewed as a potential difference-maker at the Power Four level across multiple positions in the defensive back five. Projects as a potential All-Conference ceiling defender with the physical tools to one day merit NFL Draft consideration.
Jenkins had other offers from … over two dozen Power Four conference schools, including Penn State, Michigan, Georgia, Indiana, Nebraska, Pittsburgh, USC, West Virginia and SMU. Jenkins had been committed to Penn State, and had official visits lined up for June at Georgia, Virginia Tech, Pitt, and Michigan, but cancelled them after visiting Colorado in mid-May.
In his own words … “It was on my official visit this past weekend that I knew,” Jenkins told Rivals.com after his commitment. “They were showing so much love. So many coaches have been recruiting me, they spent a lot of time with me on the visit, and it is just different out there. I was with Coach Vonn [Bell], Coach Rich, Coach Box, Deion Sanders — it is a great staff,” he said. “Coach Prime is a good coach and kept it real with me. He was great to talk to, and he is a great coach, but the assistant coaches were so big in my decision.
“They have made me feel so wanted. They have a plan for me at strong safety, they feel I could play a little offense. I really like the fit.”
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Ba’Roc Willis – Edge/LB
Committed May 19th … Willis is a 6’2″, 235-pound edge rusher/linebacker from Pell City, Alabama … 247 Sports bio … On3Sports/Rivals bio …
What others say about Willis … Willis is rated as a three-star prospect by both 247 Sports and On3Sports/Rivals. At 247 Sports, Willis is listed as the No. 37 linebacker prospect in the country, the No. 20 overall player out of Alabama, and the No. 587 prospect overall in the nation. At On3Sports/Rivals, Willis is considered to be the No. 49 edge rusher in the country, the No. 21 overall prospect out of Alabama, and the No. 518 player nationally.
Scouting report from Andrew Ivins at 247 Sports …
- Versatile linebacker with monster year-over-year production.
- Burst onto the scene as a freshman and has only continued to stuff box scores as he enters senior year with 299 tackles and 35 sacks to his credit.
- Can be positioned both on and off the ball.
Willis had other offers from … an impressive list of Power Four conference schools, including Alabama, Auburn, Georgia Tech, Florida, Florida State, LSU, and Miami.
In his own words … “The Buff culture, everyone around there treats you like family, the way I’m going to get coached and mentored by the guys there, and the opportunity to make an impact early,” Willis told Rivals.com when asked why he chose Colorado. “How they welcomed my family and already made them feel like part of the Buff family when I got there. That made an impact on my decision too.”
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Kenny Fairley – DL
Committed April 24th … Fairley is a 6’1″, 280-pounds defensive lineman from Fairburn, Georgia … 247 Sports bio … On3Sports/Rivals bio …
What others say about Fairley … Fairley is rated as a three-star prospect by both 247 Sports and On3Sports/Rivals. At 247 Sports, Fairley is listed as the No. 129 defensive lineman in the country, the No. 132 player overall out of the state of Georgia, and the No. 1199 player in the country. At On3Sports/Rivals, Fairley is considered to be the No. 91 defensive lineman in the nation, the No. 97 overall player out of Georgia, and the No. 1025 player overall nationally.
Last season, in helping Creekside High in Fairburn go 15-0 and win the Class 4A state championship, Fairley posted 68 tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, with two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
Fairley had other offers from … over two dozen schools, though most were from G6 schools. Fairley did have offers from Cincinnati and Purdue from the Power Four, along with offers from schools like Colorado State, Tulane, South Florida, and East Carolina.
In his own words … “Colorado has been recruiting me consistently, and their message has really been about development and competing at a high level every day,” Fairley told Rivals. “They’ve been real about the standard they expect and how they prepare guys for the next level.
“It would be big to play for Deion Sanders. He’s done it at the highest level, so you know he understands what it takes. I respect the mindset and confidence he brings to the program.
“I like the culture they’re building at Colorado and the energy around it. It feels competitive, focused and genuine.”
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Andre Adams – QB
Committed April 14th … Adams is a 6’2″, 180-pound quarterback from Nashville, Tennessee … 247 Sports bio … On3Sports/Rivals bio …
What others say about Adams … Adams is rated as a four-star prospect by both 247 Sports and On3Sports/Rivals. At 247 Sports, Adams is listed as the No. 15 quarterback in the nation, the No. 8 player overall out of the state of Tennessee, and the No. 173 prospect overall in the nation. At 247 Sports, Adams is rated as the No. 12 quarterback in the country, the No. 6 prospect out of Tennessee, and the No. 134 overall player in the nation.
Across 33 games in his prep career, Adams has thrown for over 7,500 yards and 71 touchdowns while also rushing for more than 2,300 yards and another 35 scores. He already holds a bulk of the Antoich school records and was a First Team All-State selection last fall.
From Andrew Ivins at 247 Sports … Elastic dual-threat quarterback with natural playmaking ability that looks destined to play in an RPO-heavy attack with his athleticism. Constantly extends plays with his legs as he dances away from pressure and buys himself time. Dangerous in the red zone as he can beat defenders to the pylon with his speed.
Far from a complete product, but flashes have been extremely encouraging as he gets ready to embark on his senior campaign. Projects as a potential starter at the Power Four level with plenty of redeeming qualities
Adams had other offers from … at least two dozen Power Four conference schools, including Oregon, Auburn, Cincinnati, Georgia Tech, Louisville, Michigan State, and Wisconsin. Adams final four were Colorado, Florida State, Kentucky and Virginia Tech.
In his own words … “I want to be somewhere honest,” Adams told Rivals in January. “Somewhere I feel like I belong. I’m a big relationships guy. How coaches talk to me, how honest they are, and how they treat me really matters. I want to be around people who are going to develop me as a man and as a quarterback.
…My main goal is to play in the NFL. I want to be in a place that’s going to help me get there.”
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Davon Dericho – DB
Committed February 12, 2026 … Dericho is a 5’9″, 165-pound defensive back from Miami, Florida … 247 Sports bio … On3Sports/Rivals bio …
What others say about Dericho … Dericho is rated as a three-star prospect by 247 Sports, but, as of the date of his commitment, was not rated by On3Sports/Rivals. At 247 Sports, Dericho is listed as the No. 55 cornerback in the nation, the 62 player overall out of the state of Florida, and the No. 593 prospect overall in the nation.
From Adrew Ivins 247 Sports … Feisty defensive back that blends slick man-coverage skills with impressive contact courage. On the smaller side, but tested very well at The Opening Miami in advance of senior year and flashed during an extended 1-on-1 session. Got looks around the secondary as a junior and should offer similar versatility in college, but ceiling might be highest in the nickel. Projects as a potential multi-year starter at the Power Four level.
Dericho had other offers from … over a dozen FBS schools, including Power Four schools like Florida State, Indiana, Louisville, Maryland, Pitt, and UCF.
In his own words … “It’s Deion Sanders. He’s the best to do it,” Dericho told 247 Sports. “Out of all of my offers, he was the person who pushed me the most. He texts me every day. He calls me every day. He cares about me. I’m with that. He checks up on me. I really, really mess with that.”
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Dolph McDonald – DB
De-Committed January 25, 2026 …
Committed December 5, 2025 … McDonald is a 6’1″, 150-pound athlete from Morton, Mississippi … 247 Sports bio … On3Sports/Rivals bio … McDonald is the brother of Xavier McDonald, a CU Recruiting Class of 2026 commitment.
What others say about McDonald … McDonald is rated as a four-star prospect by both 247 Sports and On3Sports/Rivals. At 247 Sports, McDonald is listed as the No. 29 cornerback in the nation, the 10 player overall out of the state of Mississippi, and the No. 317 prospect overall in the nation. At On3Sports/Rivals, McDonald is considered to be the No. 33 cornerback in the nation, the No. 10 prospect out of the state of Mississippi, and the No. 236 player in the country.
McDonald had other offers from … over a dozen Power Four schools, despite still having just finished his junior year in high school. McDonald had offers from Florida State, Nebraska, Auburn, Ole Miss, Michigan, Tennessee and UCF.
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22 Replies to “Recruiting Class of 2027”
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Hey Stu, is it just me and my buff colored glasses, or is this recruiting class as good as we’ve seen in, I don’t know, 25 years?
Granted, ratings don’t mean players. But offer lists tend to portend well.
And people still lament Deion isn’t doing enough.
You got the comparisons?
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The only season I thought which might be comparable in recent history would be the 2017 Class, with Mike MacIntyre playing off of the 10-4 season in 2016.
That Class was ranked 28th in the nation by Rivals, with the top signees being K.D. Nixon and Jake Moretti.
CU’s 2027 Recruiting Class is currently ranked 38th in the country.
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These kids’ heads must be spinning. Probably the same for some of the coaching staffs.
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Losing the RB commit stinks. Unrated before he committed, then all of a sudden a 3 star. It just how pathetic the recruiIting services are. A P4 school gets you and next thing they are a 3. think a lot of these recruits change their commitments like those of us that change our under. In my case that of course would be daily! He won’t be the first or the last to do so. When I was 18 it was a new girlfriend monthly. These kids are no different.
I’m liking the recruits so far, especially the 6 linemen… Especially since the Buffs record last season was bad.
Howard, has many P4 offers.
Pulliam, Doesn’t have a lot of power four offers, but he has a great ESPN write up.
Linton, has many P4 offers.
Alexis, may be unrated, but at over 200 pounds… nonetheless has clocked a 4.4-second 40-yard dash and… and some P4 offers too. Remember Chris Brown’s game against Neb?
Lindsay said, “I’m coming to dominate… I’m coming to play early.” and many P4 offers.
Kelly-Murray is rated as a four-star prospect by On3/Rivals and is the No. 304 prospect overall in the nation. . And, what he said about Colorado… Both the state and the staff.
Jones is rated as a four-star prospect by both 247 Sports and On3Sports/Rivals.
Rasmussen, a half dozen P4 offers from big programs.
Jenkins is rated as a four-star prospect by both 247 Sports and On3Sports/Rivals. At 247 Sports, and the No. 326 player overall in the nation with a great offer sheet.
Willis has P4 offers and is the No. 518 player nationally.
Adams is a four star and is rated as the No. 12 quarterback in the country, the No. 6 prospect out of Tennessee, and the No. 134 overall player in the nation.
Dericho is listed as the No. 55 cornerback in the nation, the 62 player overall out of the state of Florida, and the No. 593 prospect overall in the nation. “Feisty defensive back that blends slick man-coverage skills with impressive contact courage.”
Not bad considering how NIL is effecting recruiting, let’s hope Prime can win enough this season to keep and improve the class.
That running back? Looks pretty ripped in his picture. 200lbs and runs a 4.4 40? Let’s get a couple of those guys, huh?
I’m curious what the total tally for high schoolers will be in the 2027 cycle? I think next week is another big recruiting weekend, but will that be it for the year? Of course, minus some subsequent flips and whatever additions may result.
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Glad to see 2 O linemen committed……until someone comes around and offers them instsnt retirement
But why another running back? I can see getting a highly ranked one butone not even ranked?
I am so pleased to see more of an emphasis on HS recruits. Sure some will change their minds and go elsewhere and some will flip to CU. And once they get here some will go for the bag (here’s looking at you Seaton! I have seen you play many times and yes you are really good, not great). I was always taught that you are only as good as your word. Now I want to see some to in state kids coming in. If we start to win I hope they will come.
And please let the Senate bill concerning college sports succeed. Not perfect but a really good start.
I’m out – GO BUFFS!
I always thought in state kids would have more movtivation representing their state. Your comment sent me to 24/7 to check on the 2027 class in Colorado.
Only one four star and he says he is going to UCLA. The second ranked kid has been offered by Cbut its evident he isnt coming. The third ranked kid wasnt even offered and after that its slim pickins. I also wonder how much a perrinial massive portal tunover affects these high school recruit’s decision?
Has the timing and dates changed for committing? Or is it just me? Don’t get me wrong, I love that HS kids are being recruited and committing vs an influx of 75% transfers. But it just seems weird all the commiting in May…
I think it’s two things. First, with Signing Day moved up to December, players are taking advantage of the quiet period in the sport to take their official visits and make their commitments.
Second, CU has picked up six commitments in a week … pretty heady stuff for the Buff Nation, which has grown used to getting only 12-15 commitments for the year.
Holy crap. Adam munsterteiger passed away. That is awful.
Rest in peace, man.
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I only had a few interactions with Adam over the year, but he was a definitely nice guy. He was very professional in his work. He was supportive of CU without being a homer – which is a difficult line to straddle.
It’s going to be interesting to see if the formula for recruiting high school vs transfers evolves for 2027.
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The next class is shaping up nicely. As usual though we may have to wait for quite a while before we see any highly rated O linemen
A headline in the Buffzone reminded me about Cam Newton so I looked as his stats and highlights both which were impressive. I guess his size and level of competition left him out of any scout service rankings. If fall practice is as closely guarded as spring’s I will have to wait for the games to see if he makes it up the depth chart. Same height and 10 lbs heavier than Edwards.
Love the early 2027 QB commit……but, here is the way I see it. Next fall before signing day, some Big10/SEC team either doesn’t have a legit QB commit, or loses a QB commit, they come looking at Colorado’s QB and knowing CU doesn’t have the same resources they start bidding up NIL money until it becomes too much to resist and our QB vanishes. Am I being too pessimistic?
Way too pessimistic! It’s more likely they’d poach this year’s starter than next year’s freshman recruit. But that won’t happen either. Ya gotta believe!
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If the Buffs dont win at the very least 7 games,and get a little more money in hand thats exactly what will happen. One roblem with that is Lewis might have a great year and be gone too.
Hows zat for pessimism…..or reality?
Great! So how about doing the same thing but with offensive and defensive linemen? Heck, they got the top tackle in the nation with Seaton and then stopped. Why?
Wait, what?! Deion is still recruiting good players? How is that possible?!
Yeah. I know. 2027 is a llloooong way away. But the fact that talented kids are looking at CU, especially two years out, remains massive progress.
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