Tag: CU Buffs 2025 recruiting

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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Three-star UCF commit visiting Colorado for Kansas State game

One of UCF’s top commits is visiting Boulder this weekend

Two weeks after beating UCF, the Colorado Buffaloes are hosting one of the Knights’ top class of 2025 commits for this weekend’s game against Kansas State.

Christian Hudson, a three-star (247Sports composite) defensive lineman, is already in town ahead of the Buffs’ Saturday night matchup with the Wildcats. The 6-foot-1, 280-pound recruit posted a picture on X Friday afternoon of his view of Boulder’s iconic Flatirons.

According to the 247Sports composite, Hudson is ranked as the No. 48 DL in his class and the No. 63 class of 2025 prospect from Florida. He committed to UCF on July 6 before picking up an offer from Colorado early last month.

As a junior last season, the Mainland High School (Daytona Beach, Fla.) standout recorded 69 total tackles, 27 TFLs and nine sacks.

Here’s some of what 247Sports director of scouting Andrew Ivins wrote on Hudson:

Initially was viewed by some colleges as an offensive lineman at the next level, but made it clear he wants to chase quarterbacks after racking up nine sacks as an 11th-grader. Impressive snap anticipation jolts him forward while active hands allow him to disengage and swipe past would-be blockers.

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Four-star guard Josiah Sanders commits to Colorado men’s basketball

Colorado men’s hoops landed a four-star commitment

Head coach Tad Boyle gained his fourth class of 2025 commitment on Monday as in-state prospect Josiah Sanders gave his pledge to the Colorado men’s program, according to On3’s Joe Tipton.

Colorado has been recruiting Sanders for some time now, offering the four-star guard (per 247Sports) in mid-April. The 6-foot-4 senior at Denver Prep Academy also holds offers from the Tennessee Volunteers, Arizona State Sun Devils, Wisconsin Badgers, Minnesota Golden Gophers and others.

Sanders told On3 that Boyle’s history of sending players to the NBA was a big factor in his decision. Former Buffs KJ Simpson, Tristan da Silva and Cody Williams were all drafted in June.

“I chose Colorado because of their track record (of) putting players in the NBA,” Sanders told On3. “At the end of the day, that’s the main goal and I feel like they can develop me and push me to get me to where I want to go.”

Sanders is the top-ranked prospect in Colorado and the No. 16 combo guard in the 2025 class, per 247Sports.

Four-star guard Jalin Holland, wing Ian Inman and point guard Isaiah Johnson represent Colorado’s other three class of 2025 commitments.

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Four-star defensive lineman Christian Ingram announces Colorado offer

Colorado offered a four-star defensive lineman from Georgia

Class of 2025 defensive lineman Christian Ingram announced an offer from the Colorado Buffaloes on Friday.

According to Rivals, Ingram is a four-star prospect from Newton High School in Covington, Georgia. The 6-foot-6, 290-pound tackle also owns offers from the Alabama Crimson Tide, Clemson Tigers, Georgia Bulldogs and other Power Four programs.

Ingram took an unofficial visit with Alabama last month and will take an official trip to Tuscaloosa soon, per multiple sources. He’s also expected to check out fellow college football powerhouse Georgia this weekend.

247Sports ranks Ingram as the No. 70 defensive lineman in his class and the No. 80 prospect from Georgia.

Under the leadership of defensive ends coach Vincent Dancy, defensive line coach Damione Lewis and senior quality control analyst Warren Sapp, the Buffs’ defensive line has impressed this season, especially in stopping the run. However, Colorado has yet to secure a class of 2025 DL commitment.

After a bye week, Colorado will host Kansas State on Oct. 12.

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Three-star SMU commit Zadian Gentry offered by Colorado

The Buffaloes are working to flip a three-star SMU commit

Amid Colorado football’s undefeated start to Big 12 play, head coach Deion Sanders and his staff are working to flip top recruiting targets.

Three-star defensive back Antonio Branch recently flipped from Penn State to Colorado, and fellow class of 2025 DB Zadian Gentry is another flip target to watch. A three-star prospect who committed to the SMU Mustangs in May, Gentry announced an offer from the Buffs on Monday. He’s now working to set up an official visit with the Buffs, per On3’s Steve Wiltfong.

Gentry, out of Anna, Texas, is midway through his senior season and currently owns 19 total tackles, an interception and five pass breakups. His Anna High School team is 1-3 but has yet to lose by more than four points.

Gentry visited Baylor last month during the Bears’ game against Air Force and has also received considerable interest from the Wisconsin Badgers.

The 247Sports composite ranks Gentry as the No. 49 cornerback in his recruiting class.

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