Santana Hopper’s Final College Push | Colorado Buffaloes Football News

Santana Hopper, a bruising defensive lineman transferring from Tulane, is poised to be Colorado’s defensive anchor this season—bringing 31 tackles and 4.5 sacks from last year to a rebuilt unit desperate for run-stopping prowess. Drawn by Coach Prime’s leadership and the program’s high standards, Hopper’s veteran presence and postseason grit (including a College Football Playoff appearance) are vital as Colorado reshapes its defense through the transfer portal. Already making waves in camp, he’s adapting to intense, double-team-heavy practices under Brennan Marion’s fast-paced system while showcasing versatility at DT and end. Motivated by fatherhood, Hopper channels that focus into every rep, aiming to lead and dominate as the Buffaloes gear up for their opener against Georgia Tech. 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/6e378c2329ac847c