Recruiting Class of 2027

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Colorado Recruiting Class of 2027

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13 Commitments, by Position … 

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Quarterbacks … Andre Adams …

Running Backs … Steven Alexis …

Wide Receivers … Jaiden Kelly-Murray …

Tight Ends …

Offensive Linemen … Li’Marcus Jones … Jaiden Lindsay … Zaquan Linton …

Defensive Linemen … Kenny Fairley … Ba’Roc Willis … Jovon Pulliam …

Linebackers …

Defensive Backs … Davon Dericho … Gabe Jenkins … Will Rasmussen … Prince Washington …

Athletes/Specialists …

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Recruits are from … Tennessee: 2 … Texas: 1 … Florida: 3 … Georgia: 1 … Alabama: 2 … Pennsylvania: 1 … Utah: 1 … South Carolina: 1 … Maryland: 1 …

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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.

… Bio to be updated Sunday afternoon …

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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.

… Bio to be updated Sunday afternoon …

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Steven Alexis – RB

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.

… Bio to be completed Sunday afternoon …

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Jaiden Lindsay – OL

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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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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