Colorado Transfer Portal Tracker: Deion Sanders Continues Impressive Recruiting Run

All offseason, this post will track the Colorado Buffaloes' transfer portal activity, covering every addition and departure, position-by-position impact, and what it means for the future of coach Deion Sanders' football program.

Nov 1, 2025; 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 | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Simply put, the Colorado Buffaloes must hit on their transfer portal class if they want to rebound from a disappointing three-win season.

Coach Deion Sanders has a few foundational players to build around, including quarterback Julian "JuJu" Lewis and multiple defensive standouts, but the Buffs must add help at linebacker, cornerback and other position groups.

Unlike previous years, the college football transfer portal has just one open window this offseason. All FBS and FCS players can officially enter the portal from Jan. 2-16, meaning those 15 days and the weeks that follow will be critical for Sanders and his recruiting staff.

Colorado's Offseason Transfer Portal Additions Via Transfer Portal

Sep 6, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders (center) leads the team onto Folsom Field before the game against the Delaware Fightin Blue Hens. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

As of this writing, Colorado has landed 43 players via the college football transfer portal.

Player	Position	New School
Kam Perry	Wide Receiver	Miami (OH)
Damian Henderson II	Running Back	Sacramento State
Yamil Talib	EDGE	Charlotte
Danny Scudero	Wide Receiver	San Jose State
Lamont Lester Jr.	EDGE	Monmouth
Jaquail Smith	Running Back	Sacramento State
Balansama Kamara	EDGE	Albany
Dylan Manuel	Defensive Lineman	Appalachian State
Naeten Mitchell	Safety	New Mexico State
Toby Anene	EDGE	North Dakota State
Manny Ezeogu	EDGE	James Madison
Tyler Moore	Defensive Tackle	Coastal Carolina
Santana Hopper	Defensive Lineman	Tulane
Gideon Lampron	Linebacker	Bowling Green
Tyler Martinez	Linebacker	New Mexico State
Justin Eaglin	Cornerback	James Madison
Cree Thomas	Cornerback	Notre Dame
Taj White	Offensive Line	Rutgers
Ernest Campbell	Wide Receiver	Sacramento State
Isaac Wilson	Quarterback	Utah
Jayven Richardson	Offensive Tackle	Missouri
Liona Lefau	Linebacker	Texas
Josh McCormick	Placekicker	Grambling State
Vili Taufatofua	Defensive End	San Jose State
Jose Soto	Offensive Lineman	Sacramento State
Ezra Christensen	Defensive Lineman	New Mexico State
Fisher Clements	Tight End	Northern Colorado
Boo Carter	Safety	Tennessee
Sedrick Smith	Defensive Lineman	Maryland
Randon Fontenette	Linebacker	Vanderbilt
Emory Floyd	Safety	Appalachian State
Bo Hughley	Offensive Lineman	Georgia
DeAndre Moore Jr.	Wide Receiver	Texas
Demerius Hunter	Offensive Lineman	Houston
Jaydan Hardy	Safety	Oklahoma
Sean Kinney	Offensive Lineman	Lafayette
Leon Bell	Offensive Lineman	Cal
Paul Omodia	Cornerback	Lamar
Richard Young	Running Back	Alabama
Samu Taumanupepe	Defensive Lineman	Baylor
Jason Stokes Jr.	Cornerback	Utah
Jah Jah Boyd	Safety	Indiana
Jayvon McFadden	Offensive Lineman	Ohio State

"Coach Prime" spoke on some of Colorado's biggest offseason recruiting needs during a press conference last month.

"You're going to do what you're capable of doing to heal some woes that you have, and a lot of that is up front," Sanders said. "A lot of that is on the defensive side of the ball... We've got some youngsters coming in the secondary that I can't wait to see. So, we know what direction we wanna go, and we're gonna get there."

Colorado Players Who've Entered Transfer Portal

Oct 25, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes tight end JJ Buchanan (81) catches a pass against Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Teon Parks (3) during the second quarter at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images | Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Twenty-two defensive players, 11 offensive weapons and two two-way talents have so far announced their intentions to enter the transfer portal when it opens next month.

Player	Position	New School
Fr. Noah King	Cornerback	Sacramento State
Jr. Teon Parks	Cornerback	TCU
Fr. Mantrez Walker	Linebacker	UAB
Jr. Terrance Love	Safety	TBD
Jr. Jehiem Oatis	Defensive Lineman	Ole Miss
Fr. TJ Branch	Safety	UCF
Jr. Omarion Miller	Wide Receiver	Arizona State
So. Tawfiq Byard	Safety	Texas A&M
Fr. Brandon Davis-Swain	Defensive Tackle	Texas A&M
Fr. Carde Smith	Offensive Lineman	Memphis
Fr. Alexander McPherson	Defensive End	Penn State
Sr. Tyler Brown	Offensive Lineman	James Madison
Sr. Gavriel Lightfoot	Defensive Tackle	San Diego State
Fr. Christian Hudson	Defensive Tackle	Boston College
Sr. Tawfiq Thomas	Defensive Tackle	Georgia Tech
So. Dre'lon Miller	Wide Receiver	Baylor
Gr. Shaun Myers	Linebacker	UAB
Jr. John Slaughter	Safety	Purdue
Sr. Dallan Hayden	Running Back	Memphis
Gr. Tavian Coleman	Defensive Tackle	TBD
Jr. Samuel Okunlola	Defensive End	Virginia Tech
Gr. Reginald Hughes	Linebacker	TBD
So. Ryan Staub	Quarterback	Tennessee
Fr. London Merritt	Defensive End	Clemson
Jr. DJ McKinney	Cornerback	Notre Dame
Jr. Nikhil Webb Walker	Defensive End	Northern Arizona
Fr. Walker Andersen	Offensive Line	TBD
Sr. Terrell Timmons Jr.	Wide Receiver	Memphis
Gr. Tyrecus Davis	Cornerback	TBD
Fr. Kam Mikell	Athlete	Georgia Southern
Gr. Cooper Lovelace	Offensive Lineman	TBD
Jr. Carter Stoutmire	Safety	Arkansas
So. Isaiah Hardge	Athlete	Tennessee
So. Jordan Seaton	Offensive Tackle	LSU
Sr. Simeon Price	Running Back	TBD

Terrance Love was removed from Colorado's roster in October amid his first season at Colorado.

Nov 11, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Auburn Tigers safety Terrance Love (16) warms up before the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Auburn won 48-10. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images | Brett Rojo-Imagn Images

“You’ve gotta understand when a guy leaves a program that selected him, or got him out of the portal, he leaves for a multitude of reasons," Sanders said. "The number one reason people leave is money. It’s not a disdain for staff or players. It’s money — let’s just be honest, man. Let’s stop sugarcoating this foolishness.”

Position-by-Position Breakdown of Roster Impact

Nov 29, 2025; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders looks on during the second quarter against the Kansas State Wildcats at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images | Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

Colorado's entire defense has basically been stripped safety Tawfiq Byard, defensive ends Alexander McPherson and London Merritt, cornerback DJ McKinney and other key players gone. With Byard and McKinney no longer set to lead the secondary next season, "Coach Prime" has already added some experienced defensive backs.

Linebacker is another key position to watch this offseason. After losing Mantrez Walker and Shaun Myers to the portal and Jeremiah Brown, Reginald Hughes and Martavius French to gradiation, the Buffs need significant help at linebacker.

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Biggest Winners and Questions Still Remaining

Nov 22, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Julian Lewis (10) scrambles in the first quarter against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

It's still too early to address Colorado's biggest transfer portal winners, but there's no lack of questions surrounding another important offseason for Sanders' program.

How will Colorado build around Lewis and new offensive coordinator Brennan Marion? Are the Buffs pleased with their current group of wide receivers and running backs? Who will step up as leaders? Those and other questions will be answered this offseason.