eighteen Colorado The players entered the transfer portal on Monday as part of post-spring training, as new coach Deion Sanders continues to reshape the Buffaloes’ roster.
Sanders, who asked players to “jump in that gate” during his first team meeting after being hired in early December, was open about plans to upgrade the team’s talent level after the season. 1-11 in 2022. Colorado has spent much of the first transfer window adding notable players, including some who have followed Sanders from Jackson State – his son, quarterback Shedeur Sandersand defensive defender / wide receiver Travis Hunter among them — and others like tight endings Seydou Traore (State of Arkansas), edge crusher Jordan Dominica (Arkansas) and the paver Demouy Kennedy (Alabama).
Although Colorado lost several players to the gate before spring practice, Monday saw a key group leave, including the wide receiver Jordyn Tyson And Montana Lemonious-Craig. He’s had 34 career touches at 497 yards and five touches in three seasons. run backwards Deion SmithColorado’s top racer with 393 yards on 83 runs, also entered the gate on Monday.
Other notable departures include safety Tyrin Taylor, who made nine career starts with Colorado, including seven last season, and made 39 career tackles with two clearances and one interception. Colorado also saw a setback Jason Oliver and linebacker Aubrey Smith to the second gate.
Thirteen Colorado players entered the gate last week, including the starting quarterback Nikko . reeddefender Simeon Harris And Na’im Rodmanand run again Jayle’s stack. Reed had 44 tackles last season.
As of April 15, the Buffaloes have had 31 players enter the portal.
“You all know we’re going to move on from some team members and we’re going to reload and get some kids that we really empathize with,” Sanders said after Saturday’s spring game. . “The process is going to be quick, it’s going to be quick, but we’re going to get it done.”
