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There’s great news, but also a new reality due to set in for the Colorado football program. The great news is that Deion Sanders is still the Buffaloes’ head coach and big names continue to surround a program receiving plenty of national attention.
Now for the not-so-great news: Three Buffaloes who have been the center of attention since Coach Prime took over in 2022 are now off to the NFL. Yes, I am talking about Heisman trophy winner Travis Hunter, Johnny Unitas Golden Arm winner Sheduer Sanders and safety Shilo Sanders.
We can argue about Shilo Sanders’s talent level later, but he was a leader for the Buffs. Those three key positions, plus a few others moving on to the NFL, will need more than capable starters to fill the void.
But that’s an OK problem to have. There is still a lot of talent on the roster that can take Colorado to the next level. Since Deion Sanders took over the program, the Buffaloes have hit the transfer portal hard, bringing in impact players like Jimmy Horn Jr., LaVonta Bentley, BJ Green II and many others. 2025 is no different, with quarterback Kaidon Salter, Jeheim Oatis and Tawfiq Byard joining the fold.
New leaders will emerge this spring and throughout the fall. A list of Colorado’s top players from last season will, in almost every aspect, look entirely different this year. Some underclassmen are ready to step up, while many transfers aim for starting roles and maybe even a couple could emerge into household names nationally. But which players will be the best of the best?
We take a crack at identifying the top ten players on the Colorado football team for 2025 in a way-too-early projection. With so many new names, we are using our best guesses based on previous performances and projected growth. Here is how we see the top ten Buffs heading into 2025.
