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Social media reacts to short-lived Colorado commit DJ Lundy returning to Florida State

After signing with the Buffs on Christmas Day, DJ Lundy has decided to return to his former school

Colorado’s search for a transfer portal linebacker became even more important when DJ Lundy announced Wednesday that he’s returning to Florida State. The short-lived Buff had entered the portal on Dec. 13 before signing with Colorado on Christmas Day.

Now, however, Lundy is set to play his fifth college football season in Tallahassee next fall.

Known as a strong run defender, Lundy racked up 54 total tackles and two sacks for the Seminoles this past season. The rising redshirt senior has even been used occasionally at fullback throughout his college career.

Here’s how social media reacted to Lundy announcing his return to Florida State:

Five things you should know about new Colorado LB DJ Lundy

Get to know new Colorado linebacker DJ Lundy

The Colorado Buffaloes have been hard at work improving their team since the end of the 2023 season, adding big bodies up front on both sides of the ball and playmakers on the outside. The linebacker position also needed some more talent, and the Buffs picked up a good one in Florida State transfer DJ Lundy.

Colorado dipped its toes into Seminole waters in the transfer portal last year, landing players such as Bishop Thomas, Omarion Cooper and Derrick McLendon. Now, Lundy will be looking to make his own impact on Colorado’s defense next season.

Here are five things you should know about Lundy:

Colorado earns transfer commitment from run-stuffing linebacker DJ Lundy

Run-stuffing linebacker DJ Lundy is heading west to Boulder

Following an impressive four years at Florida State, linebacker DJ Lundy announced Monday that he’s heading west to Colorado for his final year of college eligibility.

The 6-foot-1, 244-pound transfer owns 170 career total tackles, including 14 TFLs. This past season, he ranked third on the team with 54 total tackles. He also had two sacks and four passes defended for a Florida State team that went undefeated.

According to Pro Football Focus College, Lundy’s 91.3 run defense grade in 2023 ranked first among all linebackers.

Lundy is the first transfer linebacker to join the Buffs this offseason. In total, Colorado head coach Deion Sanders has picked up 18 transfer commitments.

Lundy was a three-star prospect (247Sports) out of Irwin County High School in Ocilla, Georgia.

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