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Two Colorado linebackers opting to redshirt remainder of season

Two veteran linebackers have asked Coach Prime to redshirt the rest of the season

Lost in the chaos of Colorado football’s dominant Week 5 win over UCF, head coach Deion Sanders revealed Saturday that veteran linebackers Trevor Woods and Jeremiah Brown have asked to redshirt the remainder of this season.

Woods and Brown appeared in each of Colorado’s first four games before sitting out against UCF, meaning the two seniors will remain sidelined for the rest of the season to maintain a year of eligibility.

Woods, who has been with the Buffs since 2021, moved from safety to linebacker midway through last season. After recording 56 total tackles and two interceptions in 2023, he’ll finish this year with 14 total tackles, including one TFL.

The 6-foot-2, 225-pound Brown spent his first two college seasons playing for Coach Prime at Jackson State before following him to Boulder. Brown recorded 11 total tackles last season and six this year.

Moving forward, expect LaVonta Bentley and Nikhai Hill-Green to continue leading the charge at inside linebacker. Jaylen Wester, the younger brother of Colorado wide receiver LaJohntay Wester, could also see time following an impressive showing against UCF.

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Bulked-up Trevor Woods ready for first full season at linebacker

Trevor Woods gained a considerable amount of weight ahead of his first full season at linebacker

Fourth-year Colorado football defender Trevor Woods has gained some significant weight ahead of his first full season at linebacker.

While speaking with the media on Monday following CU’s first practice of fall camp, the former safety appeared noticeably bigger compared to last season. Woods, who stands 6-foot-2, confirmed that he gained about 20 pounds in less than one year, jumping from 198 to 217.

“I’m way bigger and I’m way stronger right now,” Woods said. “I was 198 (pounds), I remember, my first game at linebacker. Right now, I was 217 this morning.”

Woods made the switch from safety to linebacker about midway through last season and navigated the position change fairly well. In four games at his new position, he tallied 26 total tackles, 0.5 TFLs and one pass breakup.

At Big 12 media days earlier this month, Colorado head coach Deion Sanders even compared Woods to NFL great Brian Urlacher.

Hopefully, Woods can maintain his increased weight throughout fall camp.

“I feel a lot more comfortable in it,” Woods said of his development at linebacker. “We’re gonna get the pads on soon, but I feel a lot more comfortable playing against the linemen and stuff like that. It’s a lot better at this point.”

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Coach Prime compares Trevor Woods to NFL Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher

Coach Prime believes Trevor Woods is on the same career path as Brian Urlacher

At Big 12 media days early this week, Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders compared current Buffs linebacker Trevor Woods to NFL Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher.

It’s impressive to be compared to a gold jacket member, and the similarities in their career paths are easy to spot. Woods played safety in high school and during his first two years at CU before moving to linebacker midway through last season. Urlacher was also a high school safety and wide receiver before moving to linebacker at New Mexico. He was a first-round draft pick before being elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018.

During his first press conference in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Coach Prime was asked about what’s giving him confidence heading into his second year with the Buffs. He mentioned several impact players, including Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig, Charlie Offerdahl and Mark Vassett, before talking about Woods:

“I really think this young man is going to be the next Brian Urlacher,” Sanders said. “I think he’s going to take the transition from safety to linebacker and be dominant.”

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Trevor Woods gaining confidence at linebacker

Trevor Woods is getting more and more comfortable at his new position

Colorado football rising senior Trevor Woods is no stranger to change. Standing as one of the few Buffs players who preceded head coach Deion Sanders, Woods is managing another move this offseason, making the full-time conversion to linebacker.

Woods started at safety to open the 2023 season but switched to linebacker, where he started four games late in the year. After long conversations with the coaching staff, Woods decided to make the change permanent and is currently a favorite to start at one of the inside linebacker spots. Woods spoke with the media on Tuesday and talked about his comfort level at linebacker:

“I’m pretty comfortable,” Woods said. “When you’re a safety, I like playing in the box. Being that extra guy, they’re not really calling you out, you’re not getting linemen on you as much. That’s just the biggest difference. But I’m learning to play with leverage, and all that kind of stuff to just to make it easier on myself.”

While Woods is proving himself capable at linebacker, he’s also staying prepared in case Coach Prime needs him back at safety.

“If things happen, they (coaches) told me, ‘Just be ready, know it all,'” Woods said. “That’s something I try to pride myself on. I try to know everybody’s job.”

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Trevor Woods staying put at linebacker entering spring camp

Trevor Woods’ transition to linebacker will continue

Uncle Neely, host of “Thee Pregame Show,” recently sat down with BuffStampede reporter Adam Munsterteiger to answer some questions submitted by Colorado football fans.

When asked about where Trevor Woods will be playing this spring, Uncle Neely had this to say:

“I don’t know if anything is permanent in college,” Neely said. “But as spring goes, Trevor Woods is a linebacker now, not a safety. He’s in coach (Andre’) Hart’s room, he’s working out with the linebackers, he’s doing everything as if he was a linebacker. And his football IQ, man, is off the charts.”

The answer offers a glimpse into what next year’s defense may look like after Woods switched from safety to linebacker last season, although Neely said things could still change.

Woods started four games last season at inside linebacker, racking up 26 tackles, two pass deflections and a fumble recovery at the position.

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Trevor Woods, Marvin Ham II among CU holdovers who could lead in 2023

.@Zach_Segars of @MileHighSports sees both Trevor Woods and Marvin Ham II as returning players who could lead for the 2023 #cubuffs

The Buffaloes’ roster has been in a constant state of change since December of last year when Deion Sanders was hired as head coach. Colorado has added new players from essentially every level, including class of 2023 signees and transfers from the FBS, FCS and JUCO divisions. With this many new faces, players have had to step up and lead the team in the right direction.

It seems like the Buffs are in good hands, though. Prior to the spring game, Coach Prime invited a group of players to lay down the expectations for each of their respective position groups. If these leaders can hit the ground running and get their position groups to play at a high level, then fans could be in for a pleasant surprise in 2023.

We asked Zach Segars of Mile High Sports to give us his thoughts on which players will lead the 2023 Buffs:

On offense, Shedeur Sanders is an easy bet as the starting quarterback and one of the team’s faces. I’d also keep an eye on Xavier Weaver, who was an offensive leader for USF during his time in Tampa. Defense is a more difficult projection. (Marvin) Ham II and (LaVonta) Bentley are both players to watch, as they starred in the spring and play LB. Trevor Woods is another name to watch, and, like Ham, he’s a carryover for the program, which could give him a leg up. Also, although he doesn’t seem like the most vocal leader, Travis Hunter has to be spotlighted here. He’s the perfect lead by example type with his lunch pail ethos and sky-high talent.

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Every CU Buffs player to earn their jersey number so far this spring

These players have all earned their jersey number so far this spring

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders does things a little unorthodox at times. None of his players started spring football with numbers on their jerseys. Rather, they have to earn them with their play and work ethic.

With the spring game coming up and spring practice underway, quite a few players have already earned jersey numbers.

A few of the big-name transfers have their numbers sealed, but a few other players are notably missing. It’s a different approach, but it will be interesting to see if it pays off.

Nonetheless, here’s a rundown of all the Buffs who have earned their numbers so far this spring:

Returning CU Buffs safety Trevor Woods earns jersey number

Trevor Woods has earned the right to sport his old number again next season

Returning safety Trevor Woods was among four Buffs to earn their jersey number on Tuesday, along with Jackson State transfer safety Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig (7), Clemson transfer linebacker LaVonta Bentley (20) and returning linebacker Isaac Hurtado (29).

Woods, who will wear No. 43 again, burst onto the scene last season as a sophomore, recording 84 total tackles, eight third down stops, five pass breakups and one interception. So far this spring, it’s looking like Woods could be one of the few returning players to maintain their starting role.

“It’s a validation kind of thing,” Woods said of earning his jersey number. “Forty-three is what I’ve always worn. I think my freshman year was really the only time I’ve ever not worn it (Woods wore No. 42). It’s what my dad wore in college and high school.”

Travis Hunter (12), Jimmy Horn Jr. (5) and Shane Cokes (99) have also earned their digits.

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Utah at Colorado injury update: Buffs without starting QB JT Shrout, S Trevor Woods

JT Shrout and Trevor Woods are out for the Buffs

Colorado will be without starting quarterback JT Shrout and safety Trevor Woods for its season finale against Utah.

Shrout was not in uniform during pregame warmups and BuffZone’s Brian Howell tweeted that Woods is unavailable. Last week against Washington, Shrout took a few big hits and although he finished that game, he was clearly banged up. Backup Drew Carter or Houston transfer Maddox Kopp will likely both see snaps under center vs. the Utes.

Utah is also without a key player as running back Tavion Thomas announced he has played his final college game and will be declaring for the NFL draft.

Kickoff is at 2:10 p.m. on the Pac-12 Network.

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Colorado football injury update: Deion Smith, Trevor Woods expected to play at Washington

Mike Sanford shared an encouraging update on two key players

Two key pieces for the Colorado Buffaloes, running back Deion Smith and safety Trevor Woods, are healthy and expected to play at Washington on Saturday, per interim head coach Mike Sanford.

Smith has been banged up a couple of times this year, including a scary moment against Cal, and he hasn’t played since Nov. 5 against Oregon. The Buffs’ leading rusher should provide a needed spark in Seattle.

Arguably Colorado’s most exciting defensive player this season, Woods also didn’t face USC after getting banged up the week prior. He remains second on the team with 79 total tackles and has been a strong asset in the Buffs’ young secondary.

In their places against USC, Alex Fontenot returned with 108 rushing yards and Jeremy Mack played an increased role, totaling 11 tackles.

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