YES: Colorado Beats out Big 12 Rival for ELITE WR Recruit

Colorado Buffaloes surge on the recruiting trail with the weekend commitment of three-star wide receiver Ryan Ferdinand out of Palm Beach Lakes, Florida, beating out strong pushes from Cincinnati and Pitt. The 5’10” playmaker brings versatility, explosive after-the-catch skills, and fits perfectly with Colorado’s Go Go offense under Coach Prime—who continues to turn Florida into a key recruiting pipeline. With 18 commits, including standout four-stars like Lamarcus Jones and Andre Adams, Colorado’s class now ranks 35th nationally, reflecting a more developmental, retention-focused approach amid changing transfer and eligibility rules. Media Day rosters drop and signal a new era for the Buffs: a single quarterback, Julian Lewis, taking center stage confirms confidence in his QB1 status for 2024. Fellow leaders Danny Scudero, Zach Atkins, and defensive stalwarts Cree Thomas and Nate Mitchell round out the group, highlighting positional battles and a renewed emphasis on leadership and culture in Boulder as Coach Prime looks to flip last year’s struggles. Off the gridiron, Colorado basketball gets a shot of life as NBA Finals champion Derrick White steps in as president of basketball strategy and donates $2 million to Tad Boyle’s program. With talent development and resource investment lagging in recent years, White’s involvement aims to raise the program’s recruiting potential, facility quality, and national profile, answering long-awaited calls for support. Will the Buffs’ bold recruiting bets and newfound culture pay off on the field, and can Derrick White’s homecoming spark a long-needed turnaround on the hardwood? Locked on Buffs breaks it down as the new era under Coach Prime and Colorado legends takes shape. 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! 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.