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Colorado Buffaloes Lose Former 4-Star Wide Receiver To Transfer Portal

As expected, former four-star wide receiver Dre'lon Miller announced his decision to leave the Colorado Buffaloes for the college football transfer portal on Friday. Miller largely struggled during his second season with the Buffs this year.
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Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Drelon Miller (6) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Drelon Miller (6) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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One of the Colorado Buffaloes' most versatile offensive playmakers from the past two seasons will enter the college football transfer portal when it opens next month.

Fresh off a somewhat disappointing 2025 campaign, wide receiver/running back Dre'lon Miller announced Friday that he'll look for opportunities elsewhere. The former four-star prospect was set to play a major role in Colorado's offense this past season, but he ultimately struggled to find his groove.

Colorado Buffaloes Lose 4-Star Wide Receiver Transfer Portal Dre'lon Miller Deion Sanders College Football Brennan Marion CU
Sep 21, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Drelon Miller (6) runs after a reception during the first half against the Baylor Bears at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images | Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

"Colorado will always be part of my story," the sophomore wrote on X. "Thank you to Coach Prime, the staff, my teammates, and everyone in Boulder who believes in me and pushed me to grow on and off the field. Wearing black and gold taught me how to lead, and how to show up when it matters."

After tallying 277 receiving yards and three touchdowns as a freshman in 2024, Miller closed his second year in Boulder with 20 catches for 158 yards and one touchdown. He transitioned to running back midway through the year, totaling 134 rushing yards on 46 carries.

“I never want to get limited to what I can do on the field, so I would say most definitely still being versatile,” Miller said before the season. “Just having that role that I have every year and just out there to make plays.”

Dre'lon Miller Leaves Colorado For Transfer Portal

Colorado Buffaloes Lose 4-Star Wide Receiver Transfer Portal Dre'lon Miller Deion Sanders College Football Brennan Marion CU
Nov 16, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Drelon Miller (6) carries for a touchdown in the second half against the Utah Utes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Considering his difficult 2025 season and the uncertainties surrounding the arrival of new offensive coordinator Brennan Marion, Miller's decision comes as little surprise.

"After a lot of prayer and reflection, I've decided to enter the transfer portal to pursue the next chapter of my journey," Miller wrote. "This isn't goodbye with regret, it's goodbye with gratitude. My biggest thank you is dedicated to my family, who has always shown up for me in both big and small moments, and it is with their support that I can be confident about my next step forward. I'm forever thankful."

Miller becomes the 16th Colorado player to enter the transfer portal this offseason and the second wide receiver, joining Omarion Miller.

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Updated List of Colorado Players Heading to Transfer Portal

Colorado Buffaloes Lose 4-Star Wide Receiver Transfer Portal Dre'lon Miller Deion Sanders College Football Brennan Marion CU
Oct 25, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders looks on during a timeout in the game against the Utah Utes during the second quarter at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images | Rob Gray-Imagn Images

As of this writing, Colorado coach Deion Sanders has lost five players to the transfer portal on Friday alone. Twelve of the Buffs' 16 total transfer portal losses are on the defensive side of the ball.

  • Safety TJ Branch
  • Defensive lineman Jehiem Oatis
  • Cornerback Noah King
  • Cornerback Teon Parks
  • Linebacker Mantrez Walker
  • Safety Terrance Love
  • Safety Tawfiq Byard
  • Wide receiver Omarion Miller
  • Defensive tackle Brandon Davis-Swain
  • Offensive lineman Carde Smith
  • Defensive end Alexander McPherson
  • Offensive lineman Tyler Brown
  • Defensive tackle Gavriel Lightfoot
  • Defensive tackle Christian Hudson
  • Defensive tackle Tawfiq Thomas
  • Wide receiver Dre'lon Miller

The lone transfer portal window of the offseason is set for Jan. 2-16. Colorado can begin adding players at the start of that period.

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Jack Carlough
JACK CARLOUGH

Jack Carlough is lead reporter for Colorado Buffaloes on SI. Jack graduated from the University of Colorado with a bachelor's degree in journalism and minors in business and sports media. Born and raised in the Boulder area, Jack began covering Colorado athletics in 2018 and was the head sports editor of the CU Independent during his college career. More recently, he spent over three years as the managing editor of the USA Today Sports Network's Colorado Buffaloes Wire, where he covered Colorado's hiring of head football coach Deion Sanders. Other publications Jack has written for include the Boulder Daily Camera, Left Hand Valley Courier and SB Nation’s Ralphie Report. In 2022, the Colorado Press Association awarded Jack second place in its annual Class 5 Best Sports Column Writing category.

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