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Cory Pappas

Cory Pappas

Joined: Mar 4, 2025

Cory Pappas is sports writer for USC Trojans On SI and Oregon Ducks On SI. Since starting in March of 2024, he has been writing breaking news stories, game previews, game recaps, and more across College Sports, the NFL, MLB, NBA, and Olympics for Total Apex Sports. In addition to writing, Cory is also a sports data scout for Sportradar. He covers live sporting events ranging from college athletics to semi-pro and professional. Before joining the industry, Cory graduated from the University of Oregon in 2022. He ran track for Oregon's club Track and Field team. Before Oregon, he played varsity basketball and track and field in high school in Walnut Creek, CA. Cory is using his lifelong passion for sports and writing together.

Colorado football coach Deion Sanders hugs his son, Shedeur Sanders, before facing Texas Tech.
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Shedeur Sanders, Deion Sanders To Reunite? NFL Draft Intel

The destination of Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders will remain unknown until he hears his name called in the 2025 NFL Draft. Is there a chance down the road that Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders reunites with Shedeur at the NFL level?

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Apr 4, 2025; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders watches as his players go through drills at the University of Colorado NFL Showcase at the CU Indoor Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Michael Ciaglo-Imagn Images
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WATCH: Deion Sanders Puts Walk-On Ben Finneseth On Colorado Buffaloes Scholarship

Colorado Buffaloes walk-on Ben Finneseth was put on scholarship on Saturday by coach Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes. Check out the video of Finneseth being told the exciting news by Coach Prime below!

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Sep 14, 2024; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Hykeem Williams (8) before a game against the Memphis Tigers at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images
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Colorado Buffaloes, Deion Sanders Hosting Florida State Transfer Hykeem Williams

The Colorado Buffaloes are hosting Florida State transfer, wide receiver Hykeem Williams in the next week. Coach Deion Sanders has a lot of work to do with this wide receiver room after losing Travis Hunter.

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Nov 11, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Arizona Wildcats at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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Deion Sanders Wants To 'Win It All' With Colorado Buffaloes

Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders is entering his third year at the helm in Boulder. Sanders has expressed his gratitude to the Boulder community and Buffaloes football program and at the end of the day, wants to win for them.

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Feb 28, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Stacey Dales interviews Colorado defensive back Travis Hunter (DB15) looks on during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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New York Giants GM: Travis Hunter Can Play Offense, Defense In NFL

Colorado Buffaloes' Travis Hunter won the 2024 Heisman Trophy for being both an elite wide receiver and cornerback. Will Hunter play both sides of the ball at the next level? New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen gave his answer.

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Feb 28, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Colorado defensive back Travis Hunter (DB15) looks on during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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NFL Draft Projection: Colorado Buffaloes' Travis Hunter To Cleveland Browns Done Deal?

Colorado Buffaloes' cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter is projected to be one of the top picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. There are some mock drafts having Hunter picked as early as No. 2 overall by the Cleveland Browns.

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Jan 30, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; West quarterback Shedeur Sanders of Colorado (2) looks on from the sidelines during the first half against the East at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Shedeur Sanders Expected To Fall Out Of NFL Draft's Top-3 Picks?

Colorado Buffaloes' quarterback Shedeur Sanders has seen his draft stock rise and fall all offseason. A recent report says that the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants are both expected to pass on Sanders Sanders in the 2025 NFL Draft.

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Dec 28, 2024; San Antonio, TX, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders and quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) talk with the media after the game against the Brigham Young Cougars at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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Deion Sanders Boosting Colorado Buffaloes' Shedeur Sanders' Draft Stock?

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders is no stranger to facing criticism. Quarterback coach Quincy Avery said if Sanders wasn't Deion Sanders's son and his last name was "Williams" instead, he would be a sixth round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

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Nov 10, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) leaves the field after the Saints defeated the Atlanta Falcons at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images
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Alvin Kamara At Colorado Buffaloes Practice, Shedeur Sanders Drafted To New Orleans Saints?

The Colorado Buffaloes had one of the best running backs in the NFL at their practice this week. New Orleans Saints' Alvin Kamara was seen at spring ball with coach Deion Sanders. Could there be a connection between Shedeur Sanders and the Saints?

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Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffalos head coach Deion Sanders (right) with wide receivers coach Jason Phillips against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Deion Sanders, Colorado Buffaloes Transfer Portal: Looking To Add Wide Receivers?

Colorado Buffaloes wide receivers coach Jason Phillips spoke after spring practice on Tuesday about the state of the Buffaloes receivers room. He also revealed what Deion Sanders and the rest of the coaching staff look for in a player.

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Apr 4, 2025; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) laughs during the University of Colorado NFL Showcase at the CU Indoor Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Michael Ciaglo-Imagn Images
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Colorado Buffaloes' Shedeur Sanders Praised By National Analyst Prior To NFL Draft

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders is just weeks away from finding out his next destination when the NFL Draft kicks off in late April. Could Sanders change the fortunes of an NFL franchise immediately next season?

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Apr 4, 2025; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) runs drills at the University of Colorado NFL Showcase at the CU Indoor Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Michael Ciaglo-Imagn Images
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Tennessee Titans General Manager Impressed By Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter At NFL Showcase

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders and cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter participated in Colorado's NFL Showcase on Friday. Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders and Tennessee Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi think highly of both prospects.

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