Angel Lopez commits to Colorado's 2024 recruiting class

Florida cornerback ready to compete for Coach Prime next year

Angel Lopez

Deion Sanders and the Buffs snagged another recruit for this year's class on Monday. Angel Lopez made it official by announcing he would be the latest to be Boulder bound. 

The 6-foot-1, 170-pound defensive back from Tallahassee's Gadsden County HS had 18 tackles (One for loss) with 9 PDUs and two interceptions last season. Lopez adds depth in the Buffs secondary with a few emerging talents. One of those being Cormani McClain who's also a fellow native of the Sunshine State. The one future teammate Lopez is excited to work with the most. 

"We'll make a great duo for the next couple years," Lopez told BuffsBeat about the former five-star standout. 

Whether he'll be recognized completely for what's about to happen or not, CU's associate director of recruiting Devin Rispress will be transforming Coach Prime's "Florida Pipeline". Lopez is part of that for the Buffs as the 19th player with ties to Prime's home state. It's part of a movement with Florida becoming the top region for recruiting efforts. 

"Growing up in Tallahassee, we have tons of great athletes come out of here," Lopez said. "The competition is outstanding and òbeing under Coach Prime's guidance will be great. He's the best to do it at my position, and to be the best you gotta get coached by the best."

Lopez joins Colorado as a walk-on being added five days following National Signing Day. He's now the 34th player in the 2024 combined class. The majority have come via the transfer portal, and he's the ninth high school recruit.