Colorado's Shedeur Sanders named to 2023 Beats Elite class

'SS2' part of a top-tier group of players

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders was named to Beats By Dre's inaugural “Beats Elite” class, per an announcement on Thursday. 

The Jackson State transfer is part of an eclectic roster of college football players, who double as brand ambassadors. Sanders was one of four Pac-12 QBs on the list, including USC Heisman winner Caleb Williams. The two elite passers will face off when the Trojans come to Boulder on Sept. 30. 

Sanders left JSU as the 2022 Deacon Jones Award winner. The youngest son of Coach Prime threw for 70 TDs over the past two years, earning a SWAC championship with the Tigers. 

 Here's the 2023 Beat Elite Class. A total of 15 players (12 QBs, 2 DBs, and 1 RB). 

Cade Klubnik, Clemson 

Caleb Williams, USC 

DJ Uiagalelei, Oregon State 

Jalen Milroe, Alabama 

Jayden Daniels, LSU 

JJ McCarthy, Michigan 

Joe Milton, Tennessee 

Jordan Travis, Florida State 

Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama 

Malaki Starks, Georgia 

Michael Penix, Washington 

Nick Singleton, Penn State 

Quinn Ewers, Texas 

Sam Hartman, Notre Dametxt

Shedeur Sanders, Colorado

Beats Elite athletes will be featured across various marketing campaigns and wear custom products. This year’s class was curated based on leadership, character, and the players’ overall commitment to excellence in their craft.

The Beats Elite roster will expand in the future to highlight additional sports. For more information, visit beatsbydre.com and follow the brand on social media @beatsbydre.