Coach Prime’s Rising Stars Shine | Colorado Buffaloes Football News

Coach Prime’s Colorado Buffaloes are heating up as fall camp ramps up, with key players stepping into spotlight roles ahead of their September opener against Georgia Tech. Defensive standout Makari Vickers, recovering from surgery, is dominating at corner and in nickel packages, positioning himself for major playing time. On offense, tight end Zach Atkins is thriving as a versatile receiver alongside QB Julian Lewis, earning starter buzz. Transfer WR DeAndre Moore Jr., back from injury, is building chemistry with Lewis and emerging as a reliable target. Other standouts include OL Chauncey Gooden showing versatility, freshman tackle Xavier Payne holding his own, and linebackers Carson Crawford and Rodney Colton Jr. earning extra reps. With the depth chart still fluid, these early risers are carving out crucial roles as kickoff nears. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6a97b7b31bb35e5e