Tag: Willie Gaines

Wide receiver Willie Gaines commits to Murray State after leaving Colorado

Willie Gaines revealed his transfer portal commitment

Another former Colorado Buffaloes player has found a new home after entering the transfer portal.

Wide receiver Willie Gaines announced via X on Wednesday that he has committed to the Murray State Racers. Gaines, a 5-foot-9, 165-pound receiver from Cocoa, Florida, played under head coach Deion Sanders for the last two seasons, one at Jackson State and one in Boulder.

The Racers have gotten a speedster in Gaines. He can take the top off of a defense and should get the opportunity to showcase that speed next year. In 2022 — playing at Jackson State alongside Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders — Gaines hauled in 27 passes for 446 yards, good for 16.5 yards per catch and five touchdowns. Gaines caught two passes for 12 yards during his lone season with the Buffs.

Murray State struggled last year, going 2-9 overall (1-7 Missouri Valley Football Conference).

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Wide receiver Willie Gaines enters transfer portal after one season in Boulder

Willie Gaines is back in the transfer portal

Willie Gaines announced Tuesday that he’ll once again be looking for opportunities elsewhere.

The speedy wide receiver spent the past two seasons — one at Jackson State and one at Colorado — catching passes from Shedeur Sanders, but he was unable to find much playing time during his lone year with the Buffs. In five games played this past season, Gaines had two receptions for 12 yards.

Gaines was one of Sanders’ favorite targets during their 2022 season together in Jackson. The 5-foot-9, 165-pound WR caught 27 passes for 446 receiving yards and five touchdowns.

Before coming to Jackson State, Gaines played at Dodge City Community College from 2020-21. He was previously a three-star prospect out of Cocoa High School in Florida.

Gaines is the first wide receiver and the 11th overall Colorado player to enter the transfer portal this offseason.

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PHOTOS: New Colorado WR Willie Gaines

Enjoy a photographic look at new #cubuffs WR Willie Gaines

After hauling in 446 receiving yards and five touchdowns at Jackson State last season, wide receiver Willie Gaines announced on April 18 that he’ll be reuniting with head coach Deion Sanders at the University of Colorado.

Gaines is currently navigating his first summer at the Power Five level alongside some familiar company, including Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter and Sy’veon Wilkerson, to name a few other Tigers-turned-Buffs

Prior to playing at Jackson State, Gaines spent time with both Toledo and Dodge City Community College.

Take a photographic look at Gaines’ football career dating back to his days at Cocoa High School in Florida:

Jackson State transfer WR Willie Gaines joining CU Buffs

Welcome to Colorado, Willie Gaines

New Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders gained another familiar target as Jackson State transfer wide receiver Willie Gaines announced his commitment to the Buffs on Tuesday evening.

Gaines was top-five on the Tigers last season in catches (27), receiving yards (446) and touchdowns (five). Plus, he led the team in average yards per catch at 16.52.

The 5-foot-9, 170-pound Florida native was also used frequently as a punt returner, hauling in 21 boots for 169 yards.

After entering the transfer portal on Saturday, Gaines received other offers from Liberty and Rhode Island, per his Twitter.

“Aye Coach Prime you forgot your ‘SRT’ keys,” Gaines tweeted on Tuesday. “No worries it’s coming by way of A louie bag from Cocoa Flawda. I’m a 100 Committed To The University of Colorado. Thank you lord I’m here, I never imagined this.”

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