BOOM! Colorado Beats Out Big Ten Powerhouse for ELITE Linebacker Recruit

The Colorado Buffaloes keep stacking wins on the recruiting trail even through a wild and turbulent week, as Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders and staff snag another key commitment in 3-star linebacker Jamir Daniels Portis. Amidst rumors and rival Twitter drama, Colorado’s recruiting class holds firm at 16 commits, climbing back to 43rd nationally and highlighting big wins over established powerhouses like North Carolina State and Cincinnati. The Buffs’ expanding national reach—thanks in part to director of recruiting Rashad Rich—signals a new era, outbidding Penn State for top talent and flipping targets from SEC country. Kevin Borba spotlights the lessons learned in modern recruiting: if a player’s still visiting elsewhere or posting about new offers, that recruitment’s wide open. Old rivals like Ole Miss are making for spicy social media feuds, but Colorado isn’t backing down from any challenge. Attention shifts to four-star wide receiver Khalil Taylor, with the Buffs locked in a heated battle against Nebraska and Alabama for his signature ahead of his July 6th announcement. Taylor’s dynamic playmaking—on both offense and special teams—would be a statement get, especially if Colorado tops the hated Huskers for the win. In the second half, Kevin Borba breaks down major NCAA rule changes that will transform roster management: goodbye to endless waivers and decade-long college careers, thanks to a streamlined five-years-for-five-seasons eligibility rule. With waiver exceptions narrowing to missions, military service, and pregnancy, and a new, shorter transfer portal window proposed for January, Colorado’s roster calculus enters a new era. Amid questions about Ezra Christensen’s eligibility, Kevin Borba explains the key deadlines and evolving landscape that could make or break players’ futures. As the Buffs charge forward, armed with depth, recruiting momentum, and a more level financial playing field, can Coach Prime finally deliver on the promise to build Boulder into a powerhouse? Colorado fans, don’t blink: the next wave of decisions and commitments may reshape the future of Buffs football—and the entire Big 12. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.  Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel.Visithttps://FANDUEL.COMto get started now.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.