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Sav'ell Smalls switching positions at Colorado

Former five-star defender will start getting reps on the other side of the line
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Sav’ell Smalls has decided to make an adjustment to his future in Boulder. The former five-star edge rusher is moving to tight end at Colorado starting next season. 

The 6-foot-3, 260-pound Washington transfer was one of the nation’s top recruits from the 2020 class and fits more naturally with the Buffs offense. Smalls was a MaxPreps All-American as a two-way star at Kennedy Catholic (Washington). Being one of the top defensive minds will be crucial to his transition at this level. 

Smalls wasn't featured much in Charles Kelly defensive scheme last year. He appeared in four games for the Buffs with two total tackles. He'll be one of the best blocking tight end for Pat Shurmur's offense and could easily pick up a good amount of production. 

Colorado relied on Michael Harrison at the tight end position last year. The former walk-on became a go-to target for Shedeur Sanders with 31 receptions for 284 yards and five touchdowns. He followed former CU offensive coordinator Sean Lewis to San Diego State. 

Smalls brings a much-needed boost for the Buffs in his final season. 

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JEFF HAUSER

Jeff Hauser covers college sports and brings On SI over twenty years of experience. He is a two-time Emmy Award winner and Heisman Trophy voter over the past decade. Among the events he has covered includes the Super Bowl, College Football Playoff, World Series, World Cup, and World Championship Boxing. Hauser appears on FOX Sports and ESPN Radio. He enjoys metal detecting and spending time with his wife and three kids.

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