A Look At Colorado Football’s Transfer Class Under Deion Sanders – AthlonSports.com

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In the new era of college football, the quickest way to rebuild a program is no longer hoping a high school recruit will develop quickly and be an instant producer, the sport is now based around utilizing the transfer portal .

Player movement is at an all-time high as former top recruits who didn’t take the field soon enough to their liking, veterans looking for a bigger stage, or guys just looking for a chance to get some playing time, now everyone has the opportunity to find a new home. There’s also the NIL factor, which “allegedly” caused top players to jump to a place where they can make more money.

Regardless of the reason, there’s a chance your biggest mistake from a year ago could have become one of your strengths if you can throw in some high-level transfers that can produce instant results. Something Colorado head coach Deion Sanders is hoping for is coming true in his inaugural season at Boulder, when he told last year’s team to go on the portal and hopes to field a roster of transfers.

So far, he appears to be on track to meet that goal as the Buffs have already landed 23 transfers and their transfer class is considered the No. 4 class in the country. We all know the Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunters of the world, but the class runs much deeper than just these two.

Let’s take a look at Colorado’s overall transfer class and how they fared at their previous school!

Kyndrich Breedlove, CB, Ole Miss

Photo Caption: Red tight end Jonathan Hess (80) fends off a tackle attempt by Blue defender Kyndrich Breedlove (37) during a reception in the second half of The Grove Bowl, Mississippi's NCAA College Spring Football Game, Saturday, April 24, 2021 . at Oxford, Ms. The blue team won 28-6

As a recruit: No. 413 three-star player in the country

Statistics 2022: 1 appearance

Jordan Domineck, LB/DL, Arkansas

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As a recruit: three-star player #1255 in the country

2022 stats: 34 total tackles, 9.5 TFL, 7.5 sacks

Taylor Upshaw, Rand, Michigan

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As a recruit: three-star player No. 561 in the country

2022 stats: 11 total tackles, 4 TFL, 1.5 sacks

Kavosiey Smoke, RB, Kentucky

09/24/2022; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats running back Kavosiey Smoke (0) runs the ball in the second quarter against the Northern Illinois Huskies at Kroger

As a recruit: three-star player No. 711 in the country

2022 stats: 58 carries for 277 yards, 1 TD

Myles Slusher, S., Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Tyler Badie (1) is tackled by Arkansas Razorbacks defensive back Myles Slusher (2) during the first quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorbacks Stadium.

As a recruit: Four-Star player No. 121 in the country

2022 stats: 28 total tackles, 5 TFL, 2 sacks

Yousef Mugharbil, OL, Florida

Murphy's senior offensive lineman Yousef Mugharbil, 73, won a second state championship on Saturday as the Bulldogs defeated Northside-Pinetown. A three-star recruit, he will play college football in Florida. Yousef Mugharbil 1

As a recruit: Four Star Player #282 in the country

Statistics 2022: N/A

Jace Feely, K., State of Arizona

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As a recruit: N/A

Stats 2022: 1 punt for 37 yards

Tayvion Beasley, CB, Jackson State

Jackson State linebacker Aubrey Miller Jr. (45) celebrates with Khalil Arrington (52), Tayvion Beasley (28) and Kevin May (27) after recovering for a touchdown in the second half of the Orange Blossom Classic NCAA college football game . Sunday, September 4, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Florida, Jackson State won 59-3.

As a recruit: Three-Stars, #798 player in the country

2022 stats: 4 total tackles, 3 PD, 2 interceptions

Leonard Payne, DL, Fresno State

Fresno, California, USA; Fresno State Bulldogs defensive tackle Leonard Payne Jr. (55) celebrates alongside defensive back Morice Norris (43) after catching a fumble against the San Diego State Aztecs in the second quarter at Valley Children's Stadium.

As a recruit: Two-Stars, No. 3393 players in the country

2022 stats: 10 total tackles, 5.5 TFL, 2 sacks

Jeremiah Brown, LB, Jackson State

Jackson State linebacker Jeremiah Brown (42) gets ready to defeat Grambling running back Maurice Washington (28) during an NCAA college football game against Jackson, Mississippi, Saturday, September 17, 2022.

As a recruit: Two-Stars, #1703 player in the country

2022 stats: 30 total tackles, 1 FF, 5 sacks

Alejandro Mata, K., Jackson State

Jackson State Tigers place kicker Alejandro Mata (43) scored a field goal against the Florida A&M Rattlers in the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium.

As a recruit: N/A

2022 stats: 11 of 12 in field goals, 43 of 44 in XP

Mark Vassett, P., Louisville

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As a recruit: Three-Stars, No. 2016 player in the country

2022 stats: 52 punts, average 44.6, long of 68

Seydou Traore, TE, State of Arkansas

Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Arkansas State Red Wolves tight end Seydou Traore (18) runs after catching for a touchdown in the first half against the Memphis Tigers at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.

As a recruit: N/A

2022 stats: 50 catches for 655 yards and 4 TDs

Jimmy Horn Jr., WR, USF

11/26/2022; Tampa, FL, USA; South Florida Bulls wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. (5) runs with the ball against the UCF Knights in the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium.

As a recruit: Three-Stars, #863 player in the country

2022 stats: 37 catches for 551 yards and 3 TDs

Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig, S, Jackson State

9/4/2022; Miami, FL, USA; Jackson State Tigers safety Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig (7) sacks Florida A&M Rattlers quarterback Jeremy Moussa (8) during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Story-USA TODAY Sports

As a recruit: Three-Stars, #1990 player in the country

2022 stats: 46 total tackles, 1.5 sacks TFL, 1 interception

Travis Hunter, DB/WR, Jackson State

Atlanta, GA, USA; Jackson State Tigers wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) reacts after catching a touchdown against the North Carolina Central Eagles in the second half during the Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

As a recruit: #1 five-star player in the country

2022 stats: 19 total tackles, 2 interceptions, 18 catches for 190 yards and 4 touchdowns

Tyler Brown, OL, Jackson State

Jackson State quarterback Shedeur Sanders is lifted off in celebration by linebacker Tyler Brown (56) in the second half after Sanders scored one of six touchdowns against Grambling during an NCAA college football game in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022 would have. JSU won 66-24.

As a recruit: Two-Stars, number 247 in the country

Statistics 2022: N/A

Shedeur Sanders, QB, Jackson State

Dec 17, 2022; Atlanta, GA, USA; Jackson State Tigers quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) takes to the field before the game against the North Carolina Central Eagles at the Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

As a recruit: Four-Stars, No. 247 player in the country

Stats 2022: 3,723 yards passing, 40 TDs, 6 interceptions, at 70% completion

Landon Bebee, OL, State of Missouri

Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys defensive end Tyler Lacy (89) and Missouri State Bears offensive lineman Landon Bebee (73) in the fourth quarter at Boone Pickens Stadium. The Oklahoma State Cowboys beat the Missouri State Bears 23-16.

As a recruit: three stars

Statistics 2022: N/A

Shane Cokes, DL, Dartmouth

10/16/2021; Boulder, Colo., United States; General view of a Colorado Buffaloes helmet and football before the game against the Arizona Wildcats at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

As a recruit: N/A

2022 stats: 53 total tackles, 1 FF, 3.5 sacks

Savion Washington, OL, Kent State

AKRON, OH - NOVEMBER 20: Kent State Golden Flashes offensive lineman Savion Washington (78) before a Mid-American Conference game between the Akron Zips and the Kent State Golden Flashes at Summa Field at InfoCision Stadium on November 20, 2021 in Akron , Ohio (Photo by Graham Stokes/Icon Sportswire) (Icon Sportswire via AP Images)

As a recruit: three-star player #2359 in the country

Statistics 2022: N/A

Vonta Bentley, LB, Clemson

CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 10: Furman Paladins' Tyler Huff #6 is tackled by Clemson Tigers LaVonta Bentley #42 during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium on September 10, 2022 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)

As a recruit: Four-Star Player #272 in the country

2022 stats: 20 total tackles, 3 TFL, 1 sack

Taijh Alston, Rand, West Virginia

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As a recruit: three stars, No. 64 in the country (JUCO)

2022 stats: 18 total tackles, 3 TFL, 2 sacks

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