WOW: No. 1 Recruit BLASTS Deion Sanders, Colorado's Efforts in Recruiting In-State Talent

Colorado’s recruiting landscape faces scrutiny as No. 1 in-state prospect Jackson Roper calls out Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes for overlooking homegrown talent. Despite interest from blue-chip programs, Roper, now a UCLA commit, claims Colorado lags in cultivating in-state relationships—a trend continuing as top local recruits opt for destinations like Washington, Notre Dame, and Arizona State. Kevin Borba unpacks the deeper challenge: why has Colorado historically struggled to keep its own stars, and can the Buffs improve under Coach Prime’s new regime? With a traditionally thin talent pool and fierce out-of-state competition, Kevin Borba questions whether prioritizing local prospects is feasible, or if the coaching staff’s focus on fertile recruiting grounds in the South is the smarter play. This episode delivers honest perspective on the Roper situation, the Buffs’ attempts to build depth, and whether changes in player personnel will finally allow Colorado to breakthrough in high school recruiting.  Plus, burning questions for the 2026 season: Will the offensive line finally turn the corner? Can defensive coordinator Chris Marv exert real influence, or will Coach Prime continue to call the shots?  In the midst of these in-state recruiting battles, Colorado targets four-star running back Carter Hansen from California, signaling renewed recruiting energy under Brennan Marion. Kevin Borba explores whether building stronger, earlier relationships can reverse past recruiting missteps and discusses why nurturing prospects from freshman year is as crucial as any on-field adjustment. With a fresh staff, new recruiting priorities, and local prospects voicing frustration, it’s a pivotal moment for Deion Sanders and Colorado football. Can the Buffs finally lock down their backyard—or will elite Colorado talent keep slipping away? This episode dives into the stakes, the strategy, and what must change for the Buffs to compete with college football’s recruiting elite. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/locked-on-buffs Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege #Colorado #DeionSanders #ColoradoBuffs #collegefootball Everydayer Club If 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://lockedonbuffs.supercast.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 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 Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. 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.