Deion Sanders has undoubtedly changed the recruiting landscape in Colorado through the use of the transfer portal, the pursuit of blue-chip talent, and a significantly louder national brand. He also peaked in the 247Sports Team Talent Composite in his second year, a notable achievement in his era. Now, after his beloved sons, Shedeur Sanders and his protege, Travis Hunter, have moved to the NFL, Coach Prime has doubled down on roster depth to fill those gaps for the 2026 and 2027 seasons.

And Sanders and Co. are hoping some of that void will be filled by a blue-chip recruit, JayQuan Snell. He is a recruit from the class of 2027 who is widely considered one of the best young defensive backs in the country. He hails from Waxahachie (TX) and is listed at 6’3, 190 pounds. Snell’s length, stride efficiency, and ball skills have made him a really sought-after target across the nation. Industry services have regarded him as a top-10 safety in the 2027 class. 

This week, it was Colorado’s turn to jump into the mix. Snell announced his Colorado offer on his social media, “#AGTG Extremely blessed and honored to receive an offer from the University of Colorado Boulder!!” And as it often happens, Coach Prime’s family is involved in this again. Replying to Snell’s X post, Deion Sanders Jr. offered him a 3-word suggestion: “Come be legendary.” This could not have come from a better person. Sanders Jr., thanks to his venture ‘Well Off Media’, is someone who understands the culture of the program more closely than any other person. It’s literally his job to document the culture, so his words do carry a lot of weight for someone like Snell, who could consider Colorado as a place he’d want to be in.

If you’re wondering why the entire family is pursuing a recruit, then you must see Snell’s tape. On the field, his game revolves around range, speedy bursts (courtesy of his field background), and playmaking in spaces. His transitions are fluid, and his recovery is fast. These traits make him a menace for matchup roles against bigger slot receivers and athletic tight ends. Analysts have written at length about his early-season form and impact. His breakout sophomore season consisted of 86 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 INT, 1 FF, and 1 FR in 13 games. And the offer list is marred with top schools like Texas, LSU, Oklahoma, Florida State, etc.

The big picture is that Snell’s pursuit is important for Colorado’s future. The 2025 squad doesn’t have a lot of blue-chip talent, which is yet another reason for them struggling this year. And now, with the Buffaloes’ recruiting footprint slowly expanding, Snell would be a no-brainer for Colorado. But it remains to be seen if Colorado is a no-brainer for Snell.

Why Kavian Bryant’s Colorado visit matters to the Buffaloes

We are not done with Colorado’s blue-chip endeavors. Colorado is hosting five-star 2027 QB Kavian Bryant for an unofficial visit during their game against the BYU Cougars. Bryant comes with an astonishing profile.

A five-star phenom from Texas, ranked No. 1 among the 2027 QBs as per Rivals and No. 35 overall nationally. He is listed at 6’1.5 and weighs 180 pounds. But his production is what has garnered him so much attention. He had 2,282 yards and 33 TDs as a freshman and then 2,442 yards and 34 TDs as a sophomore with 700+ rushing yards in each of those seasons. 

The recruitment of this formidable entity is going to be extremely competitive, and that’s exactly why Deion Sanders has started going at it from the get-go. Courtesy of his Texan roots, the Longhorns and the Aggies are among the programs that are pushing the hardest, but Colorado’s pitch uniquely aligns with Kavian’s dual-threat profile. This is a chance for the Buffaloes to get someone they truly need, and a lot of it would depend on what impression they make on him against the Cougars.