Colorado’s Freshmen Fly Under Radar | Colorado Buffaloes Football News

Colorado’s 2026 freshman class is flying under the radar—ESPN didn’t rank a single Buffaloes true freshman in the Big 12, while rivals like Texas Tech and BYU dominated the list. With Coach Sanders prioritizing transfers and veteran players to build depth, names like Julian Lewis at QB and defensive linemen Domata Peko Jr. are the highest-rated newcomers—but starting roles seem out of reach for now. Still, safety Preston Ashley could carve out a spot on defense, especially with a loaded transfer portal. The real test? How the 2027 class performs when they arrive—because if Colorado wants to turn heads nationally, it might all come down to what they bring in next. 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/fcef96a7dc9c57fc