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Shedeur Sanders answers media questions at the end of the Browns mini camp in Berea on April 21, 2026.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders shot down questions from the media about his dad, Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders shot down questions from the media about his dad, Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders.

Buffaloes in the Pros

Nov 23, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Colorado head coach Deion Sanders paces the field during the 2nd quarter between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Colorado Buffaloes at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

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Former Colorado Buffaloes special teamer Tristan Marois is headed North to play for the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL.

Feb 25, 2020; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Colorado wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr (WO49) speaks to the media during the 2020 NFL Combine in the Indianapolis Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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Former Colorado Buffaloes star Laviska Shenault Jr. has been released from the Birmingham Stallions, putting his professional football career in limbo.

Sep 20, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Kaidon Salter (3) before the game against the Wyoming Cowboys at Folsom Field.

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Former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Kaidon Salter has figured out his next move.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback and former Colorado Buffaloes star Shedeur Sanders may be interested in getting more than his undergraduate degree.

Nov 29, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes safety Shilo Sanders (21) and head coach Deion Sanders and quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) and social media producer Deion Sanders Jr. following the win against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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Deion Sanders finally offered his thoughts on his son's comment to Browns reporter Mary Kay Cabot, in which he told her to 'make a sandwich.'

Sep 27, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders reacts before the game against the Brigham Young Cougars at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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A glimpse at three Colorado Buffaloes who could be future first-round NFL Draft prospects.

Apr 3, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Shedeur Sanders in attendance of the South Carolina Gamecocks game against the UConn Huskies during the semifinal of the Final Four of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders was back in Boulder for graduation.

Deion Sanders coaching up Deion Sanders.

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The Colorado Buffaloes didn't produce a single pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, but here's who can change that in 2027.

Nov 22, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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Five Colorado Buffaloes players in their junior, redshirt junior or redshirt sophomore seasons who could declare for the 2027 NFL Draft.

Oct 11, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Iowa State Cyclones at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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After the 2026 NFL Draft, coach Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes are ready for next season, and heading into the fall, there are three priorities for the 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

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After not having any players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Colorado Buffaloes and coach Deion Sanders have a few potential prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft.

Apr 11, 2026; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the start of the spring game at Folsom Field.

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The Colorado Buffaloes lost some experienced pieces to the NFL after the draft's conclusion, which will require Colorado to lean on one freshman in particular in the secondary.

Oct 11, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Iowa State Cyclones at Folsom Field.

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Former Colorado Buffaloes offensive lineman Zarian McGill received a rookie camp invite from the Denver Broncos, highlighting continued NFL opportunities for Buffs players after the draft.

Sep 9, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes defensive lineman Amari McNeill (88) and linebacker Jordan Domineck (44) react after a turnover against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second quarter at Folsom Field.

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Following the 2026 NFL Draft, former Colorado Buffaloes defensive tackle Amari McNeill is set to begin his NFL career after receiving training camp invites from the Kansas City Chiefs and the Carolina Panthers.

Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffalos defensive tackle Anquin Barnes Jr. (92) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Colorado defensive tackle Anquin Barnes Jr. has signed an undrafted free agent contract in the NFL after being groomed for the league at Colorado.

Oct 4, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders on the sidelines during the first half against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

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Following the 2026 NFL Draft, the Colorado Buffaloes will look to their transfer portal class to fill important holes, with one transfer who could, but another that won't.

Sep 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Sincere Brown (9) runs with the ball during the fourth quarter against the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium.

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There are five Colorado Buffaloes players that have been signed as an undrafted free agent following the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Oct 11, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders during the first quarter against the Iowa State Cyclones at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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After the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft, it is now time to figure out which NFL Draft departures are the most impactful for Colorado.

Aug 29, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Preston Hodge (4) reacts to a turnover in the first quarter against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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One of the Jacksonville Jaguars' undrafted free agent signings, Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Preston Hodge leaves Colorado with a legacy many fans in Boulder will remember.

Sep 6, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Delaware Fightin Blue Hens offensive lineman Cole Snyder (77) holds Colorado Buffaloes defensive end Arden Walker (53) in the second half at Folsom Field.

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Former Colorado Buffaloes defensive lineman Arden Rusher looks to make noise as an undrafted free agent with the Minnesota Vikings.

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The Colorado Buffaloes have three representatives in the Jacksonville Jaguars' secondary thanks to Deion Sanders's system.

Sep 20, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders congratulates wide receiver Sincere Brown (9 )in second quarter at Folsom Field

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Colorado's lone receiver to declare for the NFL Draft signed to the Los Angeles Chargers after an impressive pre-draft process.

Feb 27, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (QB14) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

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Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders went on social media to show support for former Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia after he went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Nov 25, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion 'Coach Prime' Sanders on the field against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

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How Gunnar White and Colorado's system prepared Xavier Hill to join the New York Jets.