Tag: CU Buffs 2025 recruiting

Standout Tennessee kicker Elliott Arnold announces commitment to Colorado

Five-star kicker Elliott Arnold announced his commitment to the Buffs

Losing kickoff specialist Jace Feely to injury certainly didn’t help, but Colorado football’s lack of touchbacks throughout the regular season was a major issue. Head coach Deion Sanders even noted his intention to solve the problem last month: “We’ll have touchbacks next year, I’ll promise you that.”

On Tuesday evening, Colorado made a potential step in the right direction as Class of 2025 kicker Elliott Arnold announced his commitment to the Buffs. Arnold is a five-star prospect (per Kohl’s Kicking Camps) who was recently a finalist for the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football High School Kicker of the Year award.

Per MaxPreps, the McCallie School (Chattanooga, Tenn.) senior produced a touchback on 34 of his 40 kickoff attempts this past season. He also went 15-for-17 on field goals, including a season-long of 51 yards, and 41-for-43 on extra points.

The 5-foot-10, 165-pound Arnold visited Boulder last month and holds offers from the TCU Horned Frogs and Tennessee Volunteers.

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Colorado watches four-star safety flip commitment to USC

Colorado watched a prized commitment flip to USC

Four-star safety Alex Graham is no longer riding with head coach Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes.

During the first day of the early signing period, Graham flipped his commitment from Colorado to the USC Trojans. The class of 2025 prospect had been committed to the Buffs since April 26 before signing with head coach Lincoln Riley’s Trojans.

Graham’s flip was largely expected heading into Wednesday. Earlier this week, 247Sports national recruiting analyst Allen Trieu predicted the 6-foot-1, 186-pound defensive back to have a late change of heart.

The 247Sports composite ranked Graham as the No. 4 class of 2025 prospect in Michigan.

After losing Graham, Colorado now boasts 14 class of 2025 commitments, including signed safety Antonio Branch Jr. However, with Shilo Sanders and Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig moving on after this season, expect Coach Prime to sign another safety, possibly through the transfer portal.

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Julian ‘JuJu’ Lewis officially signs with the Colorado Buffaloes

JuJu Lewis has made things official with the Buffs

The Colorado football program made history during the first day of the early signing period as class of 2025 quarterback Julian “JuJu” Lewis put pen to paper. While his rating varies from four to five stars depending on the recruiting outlet, Lewis is the highest-rated QB to ever sign with the Buffs.

According to Rivals, Lewis is also the highest-rated high school signee in Colorado history. The 6-foot-1, 186-pound QB was originally committed to the USC Trojans before head coach Deion Sanders and his staff flipped his pledge last month.

Here’s what Lewis had to say about Colorado (h/t On3):

“What Coach Prime has been able to build in two seasons can’t be denied,” Lewis told On3 in a statement. “I’ve had a chance to get to know him and believe that he can further develop me into the player and person that I want to be. Coach (Pat) Shurmur has been an NFL offensive coordinator and head coach, so he understands exactly what’s needed at the next level. Coach Prime is going to play the best player, whether it’s a freshman or a walk-on.”

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Why Colorado fans should be ecstatic about landing Julian Lewis

Julian Lewis is a massive get for Coach Prime and the surging CU Buffs

On Thursday, the Colorado Buffaloes made their big splash of the 2025 recruiting class by landing highly-ranked quarterback Julian “JuJu” Lewis’ commitment. And while CU football fans came together over the summer to land the five-star prospect through a personalized burger from “The Sink” restaurant and the “#WeWantJuJu” movement, the Boulder faithful did so for good reason.

Lewis, a native of Carrollton, Georgia, displays traits similar to current Colorado starting quarterback Shedeur Sanders, especially in how he orchestrates the offense. Listed at 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds, the Carrollton High School senior doesn’t jump off the page for his physical traits, but his poise and accuracy certainly do. The former USC Trojans commit displays refined footwork and can attack opposing coverages well for his age.

At the high school level, “JuJu” was a finalist for the Gatorade National Player of the Year award in 2023 with 48 touchdowns to just two interceptions as a sophomore before reclassifying to become a 2025 prospect. He garnered comparisons to current NFL quarterbacks Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields and received offers from the Alabama Crimson Tide, Georgia Bulldogs and several other Power Four programs.

Lewis appears to be in “perfect timing” with Sanders’ plans to enter the NFL draft, fitting as a near-perfect candidate for Colorado to pass the baton at the quarterback position.

With Lewis officially on board, Colorado head coach Deion Sanders now owns 11 class of 2025 commits.

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Colorado target Julian ‘JuJu’ Lewis decommits from USC Trojans

BREAKING: Colorado target Julian Lewis has decommitted from USC

ESPN college football insider Pete Thamel reported Sunday that five-star quarterback and Colorado recruiting target Julian “JuJu” Lewis is no longer committed to the USC Trojans.

Lewis had been committed to USC since August 2023, but the Buffs, Indiana Hoosiers, Georgia Bulldogs and others have since made major pushes to land the fifth-ranked class of 2025 QB (per the 247 composite).

Despite Lewis visiting Georgia this weekend, Colorado is considered the favorite to land his commitment. Three 247Sports recruiting experts, including BuffStampede’s Adam Munsterteiger, and multiple On3 analysts have logged recent predictions for Lewis to land at CU.

If Lewis does commit to Colorado, he would become the favorite to replace starting quarterback Shedeur Sanders next season.

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders and his staff are also recruiting class of 2026 Oklahoma Sooners quarterback commit Jaden O’Neal, who visited Boulder this weekend.

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Five-star Alabama commit Michael Carroll to visit Colorado this weekend

A five-star offensive lineman who’s currently committed to Alabama is visiting Boulder this weekend

Michael Carroll, a class of 2025 five-star interior offensive lineman who’s currently committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide, is visiting Colorado this weekend, according to Rivals.

247Sports tabs Carroll as the No. 1 interior offensive lineman in the country, the top prospect in Florida and the No. 13 overall prospect in his class.

Listed at 6-foot-6 and 315 pounds, Carroll plays for IMG Academy, which produced current Colorado offensive linemen Jordan Seaton and Cash Cleveland. Carroll may see the immediate impact that Seaton and Cleveland have had this season as true freshmen as a reason to consider committing to CU.

Carroll’s visit to Boulder will be his first since he committed to the Crimson Tide on June 7.

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders owns 10 class of 2025 commits, including four-star IOL Chauncey Gooden and three-star OT Jay Gardenhire.

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Expert predicts five-star QB Julian Lewis to flip from USC to Colorado

One recruiting expert is predicting Colorado to land Julian Lewis

Head coach Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes appear close to landing their potential future starting quarterback.

On Sunday evening, 247Sports national college football recruiting analyst Tom Loy gave a crystal ball prediction for class of 2025 QB Julian Lewis to flip his commitment from the USC Trojans to Colorado.

USC landed Lewis’ commitment in August last year, but Colorado and others have since made strong pushes. Lewis, a five-star prospect from Georgia, has visited Boulder numerous times throughout his recruitment, including last month for the Buffs’ home game against Cincinnati.

According to the 247Sports composite, Lewis is the No. 5 quarterback in his recruiting class.

The 6-foot-1, 185-pound senior at Carrollton High School has thrown for 2,549 yards, 36 touchdowns and four interceptions this season. Lewis’ Trojans finished their regular season 10-0 and are now preparing for the Georgia 6A state tournament.

Coach Prime currently owns 10 class of 2025 commitments.

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Oklahoma State commit Alexander McPherson picks up Colorado offer

Colorado is going after a three-star Oklahoma State commit

Class of 2025 defensive lineman Alexander McPherson took to social media on Thursday afternoon to announce an offer from the Colorado Buffaloes.

McPherson is a 6-foot-5, 250-pound three-star prospect (per 247Sports) who committed to the Oklahoma State Cowboys in June.

After spending his first two prep seasons at Martin County High School in Florida, McPherson transferred to Sunshine State powerhouse IMG Academy before his junior year. According to MaxPreps, the senior owns 28 total tackles, nine TFLs, seven sacks and two forced fumbles in six games played this season.

McPherson closed his sophomore season at Martin County with 53 total tackles, 11 TFLs and seven sacks.

The 247Sports composite ranks McPherson as the No. 120 DL in his class and the No. 148 prospect from Florida. His other Power Four offers include Indiana, Michigan State and Pitt.

With the early signing period just over one month away, Colorado head coach Deion Sanders holds 10 class of 2025 commits, including fellow three-star DL Christian Hudson.

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Four-star wide receiver Adrian Wilson commits to Deion Sanders’ CU Buffs

Colorado has landed another four-star commitment

About one hour before kickoff between Colorado and Cincinnati on Saturday night, the Buffaloes received a commitment from class of 2025 wide receiver Adrian Wilson, according to On3’s Hayes Fawcett.

Wilson, a four-star (per 247Sports) prospect from Pflugerville, Texas, decommitted from the Arizona State Sun Devils on Wednesday. The 6-foot, 170-pound receiver is a former Oregon Ducks and TCU Horned Frogs commit as well.

Wilson, who’s visiting Boulder this weekend, spoke with On’s Steve Wiltfong about his commitment to head coach Deion Sanders and the Buffs. “What excites me the most is the opportunity to go somewhere in the air-raid offense and start,” Wilson told On3.

Although it’s currently unclear who Colorado’s starting quarterback will be next season, Wilson marks the second 2025 four-star wide receiver to commit, joining Quanell X Farrakhan Jr.

Wilson follows three-star defensive lineman Christian Hudson, who flipped from UCF to Colorado on Friday.

Overall, the Buffs now hold 10 class of 2025 commitments.

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Class of 2025 DL Christian Hudson flips commitment from UCF to Colorado

Colorado’s thriving defensive line landed a big 2025 commitment

Amid his senior season at Mainland High School in Florida, defensive lineman Christian Hudson announced Friday that he’s flipping his college commitment from UCF to Colorado.

Hudson is a three-star class of 2025 prospect (per 247Sports) who initially committed to the Knights in early July. The 6-foot-1, 280-pound DL received an offer from Colorado in September before taking an official visit two weeks ago for the Buffs’ home game against Kansas State.

In the 247Sports composite rankings, Hudson is his class’s No. 50 DL and No. 481 overall prospect. Notable Power Four teams that have offered Hudson include Penn State, Iowa State, West Virginia, Indiana and others.

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders now boasts nine class of 2025 commits with Hudson being the first true defensive lineman.

Check out Buffaloes Wire’s 2025 commitment tracker for a closer look at Colorado’s current pledges.

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