Former Colorado receiver obtains offer from Auburn
Montana Lemonious-Craig had a stellar spring game last weekend for Colorado by reeling in six passes for 168 yards and a touchdown. His score was a 98-yard reception from quarterback Shedur Sanders.
So it was understandably shocking to Buffaloes fans when Lemonious-Craig announced his intent to enter the transfer portal one day after Colorado’s sold-out spring game.
Colorado’s loss could turn into Auburn’s gain.
Not even 24 hours after entering the portal, Lemonious-Craig announced that he had received a myriad of offers from Penn State, BYU, Mississippi State, and Arizona. Included in the bunch was an offer from Auburn.
Lemonious-Craig was used sparingly during his first two seasons in Boulder, as he caught just 11 passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns. His best season was in 2022 when he caught a team-leading 23 passes for 359 yards and three scores. He was Colorado’s second-leading receiver in terms of yards, trailing only Jordyn Tyson.
During spring practice, head coach Hugh Freeze shared that he was looking for an “alpha” to step up and lead the receiving room, similar to what he had with Laquon Treadwell during his days at Ole Miss. After reaching the top of Colorado’s receiving stats last season, and having a huge game for the Buffaloes in the spring game, Freeze may have seen signs of “alpha” in Lemonious-Craig, thus sending an offer.
Among those returning to Auburn’s roster at receiver include Koy Moore, Camden brown, and Landen King. Nick Mardner of Cincinnati is also joining the group from the transfer portal.
Forever Grateful 🖤! pic.twitter.com/QOCHWYmZjH
— Montana Lemonious-Craig (@Montana_L_Craig) April 23, 2023
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