CU Buffs 2021 Quarterback Recruiting Big Board

The CU coaching staff had to catch up quickly and they are way behind on QB recruiting. As more and more commit to other schools, BuffsCountry takes a look at some of the ones they could be targeting.

The Colorado Buffaloes have lost two of their top quarterback targets for the 2021 class over the last week, Hampton Fay and Kyron Drones. They will be searching for some more targets.

Let's take a look at their quarterback big board. 

Uncommitted quarterbacks with CU offer

Miller Moss 

The 6-foot-2, 197-pounder out of Mission Hills (Calif.) is one of the top uncommitted quarterbacks in the nation. Some 247Sports crystal balls are predicting Michigan but the battle for him isn't even close to over. All of the big programs are in on Moss and he recently released a top four with LSU, USC, UCLA and Alablama. Colorado's chances are slim to none.

Drew Carter

The most recent offer from quarterbacks coach Danny Langsdorf, it would appear Carter is the main target at quarterback. The 6-foot-3, 195-pounder received his first Power-5 offer from Colorado on Thursday. He already had offers from Fresno State, Nevada, Montana State and Utah State. He has a very compact release and throws the football with ease on tape. He has solid footwork but has room for improvement there. He has athleticism but he's not going to wow you as a scrambler. 

Possible targets without a CU offer

Luke McAllister

McAllister is a 6-foot-4, 187-pound quarterback out of Monument (Colo.). McAllister committed to Colorado State back in November and remained committed through the coaching change. He's a big quarterback with really good arm strength and is very technically gifted. Had he not committed to CSU so early, it's likely he would be receiving more attention. It's not likely that Colorado will try to flip him but if they're looking for an overlooked quarterback with high upside, McAllister is the guy. 

Cameron Friel

Could Colorado go all the way out to the island for a quarterback? It's certainly possible with Cameron Friel. The 6-foot-4, 205-pounder is a three-star pro-style quarterback out of Kaneohe (Hawaii). A few members of the Colorado staff have recently followed on Twitter. He has four offers and one in the Power-5, Arizona. On tape, he has some excellent arm strength and also shows an ability to throw with touch. He needs to improve his mechanics and footwork.

Noah Bodden

The 6-foot-4, 216-pounder is an intriguing prospect out of Middle Village (N.Y.). He was receiving lots of interest from big-time schools a year ago but it appears that interest has tailed off. Bodden recently released his top ten schools and Colorado was not involved as they haven't stepped with an offer yet. But there doesn't seem to be some social media interest. He is rated as a low three-star on 247Sports. Bodden is a true dual-threat and can really extend plays with his legs. He has started since his freshman season.

Kajiya Hollawayne

Hollawayne is a 6-foot-2, 195-pounder out of San Jacinto (Calif.). He is comfortable throwing the ball and has above-average arm strength. But he is a true dual-threat. He is absolutely electric running with the football which begs the question if his best fit in college is at the quarterback position. He holds three Power-5 offers from UCLA, Northwestern and Kansas. 

Cole Lourd 

Lourd is a 6-foot-2, 190-pounder out of Los Angeles, (Calif.). He has 14 offers but most of them are from Ivy league and FCS schools. He has reported an Ole Miss offer but no indication whether that is committable or not. Colorado has displayed some interest via social media. Lourd is impressive on tape. He has really good scrambling ability and doesn't need a platform to make throws down the field. His offensive line doesn't do him any favors and he figures out ways to make it work. 

Billy Edwards

Edwards is a pro-style quarterback out of Burke (Va.). He is 6-foot-3, 195-pounds. He does not have any Power 5 offers at the moment but has racked up 28 division one offers at the FBS and FCS levels. He is a three-star recruit on Rivals and 247Sports. On tape, he shows really good arm strength and doesn't need a platform to make strong throws. He's a little funky in his setup and footwork but the arm talent is definitely there. 

Jaxson Dart

A very late bloomer in the 2021 class, Dart received his first division one offer on April 14 of this year. He now holds offers from Yale, Penn and Louisiana-Lafayette. Recent social media activity shows that he's on CU's radar. He is 6-foot-3, 210-pounds out of Draper (Utah). He has been a three-time All-Region selection in football. On tape, well, Dart throws darts. The arm talent is impressive. He is very accurate and throws the ball down the field with ease. 

Kai Horton

Horton is a big 6-foot-4, 215-pound quarterback out of Carthage (Texas). He burst onto the scene during his junior season and first year as the starter. He threw for over 3,700 yards and 49 touchdowns with six interceptions while leading his team to a 16-0 state championship in Texas 4A-DI. His only offer is from Stephen F. Austin. He is a very balanced thrower on tape, he's calm in the pocket and is great at throwing in rhythm and on time. He has a knack for throwing balls with the right amount of touch.

Clay Millen

Millen is a 6-foot-3, 188-pound quarterback out of Snoqualmie (Wash.). You might recognize the name because his father, Hugh Millen, played for the Washington Huskies and in the NFL. His brother, Cale is going to be a redshirt freshman quarterback at Oregon. Clay is a four-star recruit on 247Sports and a three-star on Rivals. He has reported six offers and four of them are from Power 5 programs. He has family in Colorado as his mother is from here and his dad had a short stint with the Broncos. He's a savvy quarterback with a high football IQ and a huge amount of upside. He threw for over 3,000 yards with 34 touchdowns and just one interception during his first full season as a starter (he backed up his brother for two years).