Contrary to what some in the national media have said, Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes have improved and will continue to improve throughout the spring transfer portal period. Dayan Hayes, Payton Kirkland, Rayyan Buell and Dallan Hayden committed to Colorado after visiting last weekend. The Buffs and many other schools await the decisions of Nikhai Hill-Green and Elijah Herring but could earn commitments from some of the players below.

Multiple 2025 and 2026 recruits will also be in Boulder and it wouldn’t be a surprise to get a commitment or two over the weekend.

Transfers

Former Michigan State DL, Derrick Harmon

Derrick Harmon played in 26 games with 15 starts in three years at Michigan State. After redshirting his freshman season, Harmon became an immediate contributor with 70 tackles, 6.5 tackles for a loss, 3.5 sacks, one pass defended and one forced fumble since 2022. The 6-foot-5, 320-pounder is the top-ranked uncommitted defensive lineman in the transfer portal and has been in contact with multiple Power 4 programs.

Former Miami (OH) RB, Rashad Amos

Rashad Amos played at South Carolina from 2020 to 2022 and only had 20 rushes. He entered the transfer portal and committed to Miami (OH) where he had a breakout season in 2023. The 6-foot-2 234-pound running back had 210 rushes for 1075 yards and 13 touchdowns for the Redhawks last season and entered the transfer portal in December. He committed to Mississippi State on April 13th, before the spring transfer portal period started. Amos arrived on campus early Thursday morning and is expected to flip to Colorado according to 247Sports.

Former Arkansas OT, Andrew Chamblee

Andrew Chamblee was a 2022 four-star recruit who redshirted his freshman season at Arkansas. Last year in his redshirt freshman season, Chamblee started eight games at tackle for the Razorbacks and earned 2023 All-SEC Freshman honors. He will go on multiple visits after this weekend to Power 4 programs.

Former Clemson IOL, Zechariah Owens

Zach Owens was a 2023 four-star recruit who only played in two games as a true freshman for Clemson. The 6-foot-6, 375-pound offensive lineman entered the transfer portal on April 22nd. He has received significant Power 4 interest.

Former Auburn CB, Colton Hood

Colton Hood was a 2023 four-star recruit who only played in four games in his true freshman season at Auburn. He entered the transfer portal on April 23rd and arrived for his visit to Boulder on Thursday night. Hood was in the conversation to start at cornerback for Auburn in 2024. His younger brother, 2024 three-star running back Brandon Hood, is also visiting this weekend.

Georgia commit, RB Brandon Hood

Brandon Hood is a 2024 four-star running back who committed and signed to Georiga as a preferred walk-on on February 7th. Hood is visiting with his older brother, former Auburn CB Colton Hood.

2025 Recruits

Five-star OT Michael Fasusi

Michael Fasusi is the 13th overall player and 3rd ranked offensive tackle in the 2025 class according to 247Sports Composite rankings. The 6-foot-4, 285-pound offensive tackle plays for Lewisville High School in Lewisville, TX. He released a top 7 on April 1st including USC, Oregon, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Missouri, Georgia and Texas.

Four-star RB Byron Louis

Byron Louis is the 201st overall player and 14th ranked running back in the 2025 class according to 247Sports Composite Rankings. The 5-foot-11, 200-pound running back plays for American Heritage High School in Fort Lauderdale, FL. On3’s Steve Wiltfong has logged an expert prediction for Louis to commit to Florida State on April 22nd.

RB Jeremiah Seaton

Jeremiah Seaton is the younger brother of Colorado left tackle Jordan Seaton and plays at James Hubert Blake High School in Silver Spring, MD. Seaton is currently an unranked 2025 recruit but has received offers from Maryland and Tennessee.

Four-star OT Ziyare Addison

Ziyare Addison is the 214th overall player and 23rd-ranked offensive tackle in the 2025 class according to 247Sports Composite rankings. The 6-foot-5, 290-pound offensive tackle plays for Sumner High School in Riverview, FL. He released a top 12 on March 19th including Colorado, Oregon, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, Miami, Oklahoma, Penn State, Stanford, Florida State, Nebraska and UCLA.

Four-star OT Nick Brooks

Nick Brooks is the 163rd overall player and the 16th ranked offensive tackle in the 2025 class according to 247Sports Composite rankings. The 6-foot-7, 345-pound offensive tackle plays for John F Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, IA. He released a top 6 on April 16th including Colorado, Texas, Georgia, Tennessee, Iowa and USC.

Four-star IOL Jayvon McFadden

Jayvon McFadden is the 378th overall player and 10th ranked interior offensive lineman in the 2025 class according to On3’s Industry Ranking. The 6-foot-5, 300-pound offensive lineman plays for Riverdale Baptist in Upper Marlboro, MD. McFadden is Jordan Seaton’s cousin.

Four-star DT Jarquez Carter

Jarquez Carter is the 395th overall player and 43-ranked defensive lineman in the 2025 class according to 247Sports Composite rankings. The 6-foot-2, 284-pound defensive lineman plays for Newberry High School in Newberry, FL.

Four-star EDGE Javion Hilson

Javion Hilson is the 32nd overall player and top-ranked EDGE in the 2025 class according to 247Sports Composite rankings. The 6-foot-3.5 and 225-pound EDGE rusher plays for Cocoa High School in Cocoa, FL. Hilson committed to Florida State on January 16th.

Four-star LB Mantrez Walker

Mantrez Walker is the 534th overall player and 55th ranked linebacker in the 2025 class according to 247Sports Composite rankings. The 6-foot-1, 225-pound linebacker plays for Buford High School in Buford, GA. Walker has received multiple predictions from 247Sports and On3 to commit to Colorado.

2026 Recruits

Four-star CB Dorian Barney

Dorian Barney is the 42nd overall player and 5th ranked cornerback in the 2025 class according to 247Sports Composite rankings. The 6-foot-1, 170-pound cornerback plays for Peachtree Ridge High School in Suwanee, GA. Barney released a top 12 on April 3rd including Colorado, Alabama, Florida State, LSU, Tennessee, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Clemson, Georgia, South Carolina and USC.

Four-star EDGE Colton Yarbrough

Colton Yarbrough is the 154th overall player and 16th ranked EDGE rusher in the 2025 class according to 247Sports Composite rankings. The 6-foot-5, 220-pound EDGE rusher plays for Durant High School in Durant, OK.