Colorado has been proactive, scheduling visits, making offers, and laying the groundwork for another hectic portal cycle in Boulder with almost 50 spots to fill. The payoff is already showing, as two explosive wide receivers headline a growing list of new faces with a combined 2,267 receiving yards into Folsom Field.

The biggest splash comes from San Jose State transfer Danny Scudero, who committed to Colorado as reported by Pete Nakos of On3.

Scudero shredded defenses week after week with 1,291 yards and 10 scores on 88 receptions. He recorded six games with 100 yards or more, including an incredible 215 yards against Hawaii and a four-touchdown performance against Wyoming.

Colorado also landed Miami (OH) transfer Kam Perry, a commitment as reported by On3‘s Hayes Fawcett, adding even more speed and big-play ability to the receiver room.

Perry recorded 976 yards and six touchdowns on 43 receptions this season, averaging an astounding 22.7 yards per catch. Despite his 5-foot-9 frame, Perry plays with fearless energy and game-breaking explosiveness, earning first-team All-MAC honors in the process.

Deion Sanders receives immediate output and momentum from Perry and Scudero at a key position, signaling that Colorado’s portal push has just started to heat up. But that momentum comes after significant losses.

Colorado’s wide receiver room took a real hit this season. Omarion Miller, one of the Buffs’ greatest receivers and dynamic playmakers, is the biggest loss for Colorado.

Despite inconsistent quarterback performance, Miller led the team in every major receiving stat and averaged 18 yards per reception. Miller’s value on the open market is demonstrated by the fact that ESPN placed him as the fourth-highest Big 12 player to enter the portal and No. 11 overall among transfer prospects.

For a young quarterback like Julian Lewis, losing a player like that hurts. And it doesn’t end there.

Dre’lon Miller, a former four-star prospect who came to Boulder with high hopes and was seen as a key element of the program’s future, is also leaving Colorado. The Buffs are suddenly depleted at a position that was already uncertain due to the departure of both Millers. Although tight ends Zach Atkins and Joseph Williams are expected to return, the focus now is on replacing production and upside. And that rebuilding mindset isn’t limited to the WR room.

Colorado starts rebuilding with early portal wins

After leading the Big 12 in sacks only a year ago, Colorado’s defensive line just didn’t appear like the same unit in 2025. Deion Sanders is obviously not trying to hide the obvious fallout. One of the first steps in fixing it came with the commitment of Charlotte defensive lineman Yamil Talib, who announced his decision Saturday night.

The nephew of NFL star Aqib Talib, Yamil is a redshirt freshman with flashes. He wasn’t a dominant force at Charlotte, but late in the season, he forced turnovers and recorded a sack against Georgia, which is why Colorado thinks he still has more to unlock.

Talib isn’t the only defensive swing Sanders is taking. The Buffs also signed Lamont Lester Jr., a defensive lineman from Monmouth who is a Freshman All-American at the FCS level. Lester Jr. has a drive that jumps off the stat sheet with real production.

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Lester’s commitment, reported by Pete Nakos, feels like a direct response to a defense that struggled to generate pressure and finished at the bottom of the Big 12 in yards allowed. Together, Talib and Lester represent a reset up front and a clear signal that Colorado is rebuilding its defensive identity from the ground up.

On the offensive side, Colorado brought in Sacramento State running back Damian Henderson II, who joined newly hired offensive coordinator Brennan Marion in Boulder. Henderson had a successful season, averaging more than six yards per run, and his familiarity with Marion’s system should facilitate a smooth transfer.

These early portal changes are about stability and production more than star power. After a 3–9 season revealed depth problems throughout the team, Sanders is reshaping the roster brick by brick.