Coach Prime says that only two of CU’s position groups are set in stone
Just two days into the spring transfer portal period, Colorado coach Deion Sanders already thinks that fortune will favor the Buffs in this round of roster realignment.
Since Sanders’ arrival in Boulder, the Buffaloes have been one of the most active programs within the transfer portal. Sanders’ portal-heavy strategy of roster construction caught much flak and doubt in 2023 and ahead of 2024, but those critics have quieted after Colorado finished their season with a record of 9-4 and a bowl game birth. After finding success in Boulder with primarily transfer portal players, Sanders says he isn’t expecting that to stop in 2025.
“The portal is going to be nice to us,” Sanders said at his press conference on Thursday. “We have several players coming this weekend.”
Sanders followed that up by saying that Colorado isn’t targeting any group specifically, but looking to target the roster as a whole. Outside of special teams, nothing is off the table. If a player looks like they’ll be a good fit for Colorado, Sanders and his staff will go out and grab them, regardless of the position group’s current composition.
“I want to target every area,” Sanders said. “You don’t just sit back and think you’ve got it. I think the kicking game is set, long snappers and punters. Everything else, we need to improve.”
Sanders only gave one small hint about two potential running backs coming to Boulder, but didn’t elaborate on other transfers that he’s expecting to come play for the Buffaloes.
Colorado currently has a list full of recruits attending its spring game on April 19th, so Buffs fans should keep an eye out for commitments in the coming weeks. If what Sanders said is correct, it’s going to be an exciting time to be a Colorado fan.