Colorado football state of the position: Cornerback

The Buffs are retooling with some youth in the cornerbacks room

No Position on the defense has seen more turnover this offseason than cornerback.

Colorado lost its two starters from last season’s team to the transfer portal — Mekhi Blackmon landed at USC while Christian Gonzalez followed former Buffs defensive backs coach Demetrice Martin to Oregon.

But the players left over have the chance to keep the position group as a strength for the defensive unit. With the youth and talent that Colorado has built over the past few recruiting classes, this is the boom or bust position group of the defense.

Below is our projected depth chart at each spot, followed by some analysis: