Colorado football recruiting roundup: What you may have missed so far this summer
There’s not much downtime in the current state of college football recruiting. Yes, there are dead periods, but the best coaches are always thinking about how to keep their program moving in the right direction with each incoming class.
For Colorado and head coach Deion Sanders, things have remained active on the recruiting front so far this summer. Three 2024 recruits committed in June and a number of transfers have also joined the Buffs’ revitalized roster, including former Jackson State safety Shilo Sanders and JUCO OT Gavin Layton.
Below is a quick recap of the most notable recruiting news coming out of Boulder over the past month-plus:
Colorado makes Cai Bates' top 10
BREAKING: Four-Star CB Cai Bates is down to 🔟 Schools!
The 6’2 185 CB from Orlando, FL is ranked as the No. 3 CB in Florida
Where Should He Go?👇🏽https://t.co/UrThztO6AW pic.twitter.com/aYcSyAYljQ
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) May 31, 2023
After narrowing his list of top schools, Bates took official visits to Alabama, Florida State and Tennessee in June.
READ: Colorado makes four-star Florida CB Cai Bates’ top 10
Nahmier Robinson commits
Once in a lifetime opportunity right here couldn’t pass this up🫣🫣#Committed @CoachBox6 @DeionSanders pic.twitter.com/Sh7IMUfNp2
— Nahmier Robinson (@meezy2fast) June 2, 2023
Albeit as a preferred walk-on, class of 2023 defensive back Nahmier Robinson, the son of longtime NBA standout Nate Robinson, committed to Colorado in early June.
READ: Nahmier Robinson, son of Nate Robinson, commits to Colorado football
Jonah Williams names top 12
#AGTG Where’s 🏠? pic.twitter.com/tr3cttCYHQ
— Jonah “Island Boi🏝️” Williams (@JonahW409) June 8, 2023
The four-star Williams is currently the No. 27 ranked player in the 2025 recruiting class, according to 247Sports.
READ: Highly-rated class of 2025 LB Jonah Williams names Buffs to top 12
Top recruits visit Boulder
@DeionSanders 🦬 Boulder welcomes Me! pic.twitter.com/P4rgD906NZ
— 5🌟charles “CL3” lester III (@cl3slimee) June 9, 2023
Those visiting Colorado included five-star CB Charles Lester III, four-star DL Brandon Davis-Swain, four-star WR Zycarl Lewis, three-star RB Micah Welch and a couple of recruits who were already committed.
Davis-Swain, Lewis and Welch all committed soon after.
READ: Colorado football hosting several top recruits over weekend
Trio of 2024 recruits commit in span of days
It’s time 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/ae2jWOgkXw
— Brandon Davis-Swain (@Brandon50141405) June 11, 2023
As mentioned above, three class of 2024 prospects committed to Colorado within the span of about three days.
More notable recruits take mid-June visit
I will be at the University of Colorado June 13th!!! #WeComin🦬@DeionSanders @Coach_Fella23 @CoachTroop3 @AdelantoFB pic.twitter.com/vE4dc0IZpF
— Tylan Johnson (@tylan_25) June 13, 2023
Class of 2025 athlete Tylan Johnson, 2027 athlete Jalani Culpepper, 2024 WR Fatu Mukuba, 2026 WR Xavier Owens and 2025 QB Ali Scott all reported being in Boulder.
READ: Colorado hosts another round of big-name recruits
Young recruit Jalani Culpepper visits Boulder again
I had a great visit at @CUBuffsFootball thank you @CoachBartolone for the hospitality can’t wait to be back!!! #SkoBuffs #IBelieve 🦬🦬🦬@DeionSanders @CUBarstool @GregBiggins @ChadSimmons_ @adamgorney @CoachTroop3 pic.twitter.com/aVgrmUwVpk
— Jalani Culpepper (@JalaniCulpepper) June 18, 2023
With his freshman year of high school beginning this fall, 2027 athlete Jalani Culpepper took his second recruiting visit to Boulder last month.
READ: Rising prospect Jalani Culpepper takes repeat visit to Colorado
Kam Mikell narrows list of top schools
BREAKING: C/O 2024, 4🌟 ATH Kam Mikell (@KaMMike_) tells me he will focus on these 1️⃣4️⃣ Schools for the remainder of his recruitment & plans on making a decision between December-June!
Regarded as the 8th best prospect at his position (#56 NATL. #9 GA) according to On3 pic.twitter.com/PmcWKEaPVq
— JGP (@jgpvisuals) June 19, 2023
The Georgia athlete took another step forward in his recruitment by naming his top 14 schools.
READ: Four-star athlete Kam Mikell names Colorado to list of top schools
Charles Lester III sets commitment date
🚨NEW🚨 5-star CB Charles Lester III will announce his commitment on July 29.
He has taken official visits this month to Colorado, Florida State and Alabama, and will be at Georgia this weekend👀
Read: https://t.co/zucdwU8EpD pic.twitter.com/Q6Cn2rHcUO
— On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) June 20, 2023
Fresh off his trip to Colorado, five-star 2024 cornerback Charles Lester III announced a commitment date of July 29.
READ: Five-star CB Charles Lester III to announce commitment in late July
Colorado offers David Degraff Rodriguez
Blessed to have received my 30th division one offer from The University of Colorado 🦬 @DeionSanders @CoachThurmanCU @CoachBox6 @ChadSimmons_ @BrianDohn247 @RivalsFriedman @CoachJayAddison @JoeMento @Coach_Espo @CoachEugene10 pic.twitter.com/5MEnhqLs5I
— David Degraff Rodriguez (@david4degraff) June 21, 2023
Colorado extended an offer to 2025 athlete David Degraff Rodriguez, who previously announced a top five of Maryland, Michigan, Georgia, Penn State and South Carolina.
READ: Colorado enters crowded race for 2025 WR David Degraff Rodriguez
Ohio State commit Jontae Gilbert receives Colorado offer
#AGTG Blessed and thankful to receive a offer from the University of Colorado #GoBuffs 🦬 @DeionSanders @coachdavidkelly @CoachKellyBuffs @Coach_Fella23 @coachspritchett @coachcoreye @coach_IThomas @adamgorney @ChadSimmons_ @SWiltfong247 @CoachDBrown1 @TheUCReport @Andrew_Ivins pic.twitter.com/eNXBwrc1ec
— Jontae Gilbert (@J7ontae) June 29, 2023
Jontae Gilbert is the second-ranked safety in the class of 2025, per the 247Sports Composite.
READ: With five-star Ohio State commit Jontae Gilbert on flip watch, Colorado offers
Amontrae Bradford down to eight
🚨 Top Eight 🚨
Three ⭐️ DE Amontrae Bradford announces his Top 8 schools
Bradford has over 25+ offers is now down to eight
Who will he choose? 👀 pic.twitter.com/BbhpyJE8x9
— Rivals (@Rivals) June 29, 2023
The 6-foot-5 Bradford is one of the more overlooked prospects in the 2025 class, I personally believe.
READ: 2024 EDGE Amontrae Bradford names Colorado to top eight schools
