National Signing Day Tracker 2024: Following Colorado's biggest moves in early period

Buffaloes have a stout incoming class headlined by the nation's No. 2 player

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Colorado Buffaloes Football 2024 Recruiting Class (14 players)

Name		Position	High School	Ht/Wt	Rating	Signed
Julian Lewis		QB	Carrollton (GA)	6'1", 185	5-star	12/4/2024
Chauncey Gooden		OL	Lipscomb (TN)	6'4", 320	4-star	12/4/2024
Adrian Wilson		WR	Weiss (TX)	6'0", 175	4-star	12/4/2024
London Merritt		EDGE	IMG Academy (FL)	6'3", 250	4-star	12/4/2024
Quanell X Farrakhan Jr.		WR	North Shore (TX)	6'0", 185	4-star	12/4/2024
Carde Smith		OT	Williamson (AL)	6'5", 295	4-star	12/4/2024
Christian Hudson		DL	Mainland (FL)	6'1", 280	4-star	12/4/2024
Antonio Branch		S	Northwest (FL)	6'2",175	4-star	12/4/2024
Alexander McPherson		DL	IMG Academy (FL)	6'6", 240	3-star	12/4/2024
Mantrez Walker		LB	Buford (GA)	6'1", 230	3-star	12/4/2024
Zayne DeSouza		TE	Loveland (CO)	6'6",260	3-star	12/4/2024
Quentin Gibson		WR	North Crowley (TX)	5'8", 165	3-star	12/4/2024
Corbin Laisure		TE	Science Hill (TN)	6'5", 225	3-star	12/4/2024
Jay Gardenhire		OT	West Bloomfield (MI)	6'8",350	3-star	12/4/2024

Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes have made a significant splash as National Signing Day unfolds, addressing key roster needs with the signing of five-star quarterback Julian Lewis. Ranked as the nation's No. 2 overall recruit, Lewis is a monumental addition to a program looking to establish itself as a powerhouse under Sanders' leadership.

Lewis has been a sought-after prospect since his breakout freshman season in 2022, when he threw for an astonishing 4,118 yards and 48 touchdowns while leading Carrollton High School to the Georgia 7A state championship game. His early dominance at the high school level showcased not only his exceptional arm talent but also his poise and leadership on the field, making him a top priority for major college programs across the nation.

The addition of Lewis elevates Colorado’s 2025 recruiting class, which entered the early signing period ranked 34th nationally, according to 247Sports. Sanders and his staff have been strategic in building a roster that blends elite young talent with experienced transfers, a formula that has already begun to reshape the Buffaloes’ identity in the competitive Big 12.

Lewis’ commitment signals Sanders’ ability to attract top-tier recruits to Boulder, underscoring the national reach and credibility he has brought to the program. He was one of three ESPN Top 300 players to be Boulder bound, along with IMG product London Merritt and USC flip Carde Smith.

Colorado’s approach to the 2025 class emphasizes a balance of addressing immediate needs while building for sustained success. The addition of Lewis, combined with a record eight four-star players could position the Buffaloes as a rising force on the national stage. With Sanders’ magnetic leadership and a growing roster of elite talent, the future looks increasingly bright in Boulder.