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Five-star QB Julian "JuJu" Lewis drops cryptic tweet ahead of 2024 season

Colorado's top target mulling his option ahead of major decision
Josh Tolle|
Oct 20, 2023; Carrollton, GA, USA; Carrollton Trojans quarterback Julian Lewis (10) drops back to pass against the Westlake Lions during the first half at Grisham Stadium. The 15-year-old Carrollton High student has already committed to playing for the University of Southern California Trojans and has been considered one of the top high school quarterback prospects. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 20, 2023; Carrollton, GA, USA; Carrollton Trojans quarterback Julian Lewis (10) drops back to pass against the Westlake Lions during the first half at Grisham Stadium. The 15-year-old Carrollton High student has already committed to playing for the University of Southern California Trojans and has been considered one of the top high school quarterback prospects. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports | John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

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The Colorado Buffaloes are working to get their centerpiece of the 2025 football recruiting class and got a positive sign on Sunday. Five-star QB Julian “JuJu” Lewis removed a few mentions of his USC commitment on social media and had a cryptic tweet, which left many are wondering if he'll be decommitment soon?

This comes after Lewis was spotted out wearing Colorado gear over the weekend. He has been out front for the past eight months while trying to decide on his future. The nation's top player scheduled another trip to Boulder last week and was blown away by the community support.

With Shedeur Sanders leaving for the NFL, Deion Sanders and Colorado will need his heir apparent waiting in the wings. Ironically, Lewis and Sanders share Darrell Colbert as the same QB coach. One of the biggest complaints with the naysayers is that Coach Prime will likely leave after sending his sons to the NFL. Bringing Lewis onboard would put those rumors to bed and help the Buffs build towards the future.

Shedeur and JuJu took an iconic picture together with Peachtree State passer on the throne and Coach Prime's son handing him the keys. It had the caption "Perfect Timing," which is also the title of Sanders' debut rap song.

"A de facto point guard on the gridiron that can distribute the football like few others," 247Sports director of scouting Andrew Ivins wrote about Lewis. "Won't blow many away with his build, but makes up for his subpar measurables with his ability to scan the field and manipulate defenses with his eyes. Compact release allows him to rip tight, accurate spirals to all different levels. Might not have a true cannon, but will drop balls over coverage well into the deeper third. Has proven to be a crafty mover both in and outside of the pocket and will extend plays like a true escape artist."

As of now, Colorado only has two players in the top 250 for the 2025 recruiting class. Lewis would shift the entire landscape and bring a few talents with him to Boulder. He would undoubtedly be one of the highest-rated recruits in CU history with Jordan Seaton and Cormani McClain.

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JOSH TOLLE

Josh Tolle is a writer covering college sports for On SI. Outside of storytelling, the multi-talented broadcaster has play-by-play experience at the professional and collegiate levels. In 2018, he began calling games for the National Women’s Soccer League. He has also called games for the United Soccer League, Concacaf, and the U.S. Open Cup. He has called hockey for the Premier Hockey Federation for the past three seasons and was the play-by-play voice for the Superior RoughRiders of the Western Hockey League. He has provided play-by-play for various other sports including football, basketball, baseball and volleyball events. Since 2015, Tolle has been the voice of Colorado School of Mines Athletics having called football, men's and women's basketball and soccer. He previously wrote for SB Nation.

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