The 2023 NFL draft has come to an end, and the Colorado Buffaloes were one of just seven Power Five football teams to not have a player selected in the seven-round draft. However, a few Buffs did earn undrafted free agent contracts and minicamp invites, so there is some hope that one of these players can crack a spot on a 53-man roster.
Plus, former Colorado cornerbacks Mekhi Blackmon and Christian Gonzalez were both drafted.
Tight end Brady Russell was perhaps the most notable former Buff who heard his phone ring after the draft concluded.
Here’s a quick rundown of which recent Buffs standouts were able to crack a deal with an NFL team: