Deion Sanders, Colorado Buffaloes hosting nation's No. 1 athlete this weekend

Cass Tech (Michigan) elite athlete CJ Sadler was spotted on the sideline at Colorado this weekend

The Colorado Buffaloes have become must-watch college football seemingly overnight under new coach Deion Sanders.

And recruits are taking notice.

For this week's big match-up between Colorado and Nebraska, the Buffaloes are hosting several intriguing prospects.

But the headliner was spotted in pregame - Cass Tech (Michigan) elite athlete CJ Sadler, the nation's No. 1 athlete in the class of 2026, who was standing next to Colorado four-star defensive line pledge Brandon Davis-Swain:

The 5-foot-10, 170-pound athlete already holds offers from Alabama, Florida, Michigan, Ohio State, Tennessee and others.

Sadler is currently playing quarterback for his high school team, but projects as a versatile skill-position player at the collegiate level - with a high ceiling as a receiver/slot.

As for Colorado, the program's visitor list is unlikely to drop off any time soon.

Sanders' program is reportedly set to host Belleville (Michigan) Bryce Underwood, the nation's No. 1 overall prospect in the class of 2025, later this month. 

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Andrew Nemec, SBLive Sports
ANDREW NEMEC, SBLIVE SPORTS

Andrew Nemec covers national high school recruiting and brings more than a decade of experience. Andrew hosts "Recruiting with Andrew Nemec" on ESPN-affiliate 1080 The FAN in Portland, Oregon. He holds a journalism degree from the University of Oregon.