Travis Gray heads to New Mexico via transfer portal
The Colorado Buffaloes have a ton of players in the transfer portal. The program’s hiring of head coach Deion Sanders has resulted in an all-time roster turnover.
One player who entered the portal and has now found a new home is Travis Gray. The Colorado native announced his commitment to New Mexico on Monday via Twitter, and he is one of a handful of former Buffs to find a new home, including Montana Lemonious-Craig, who stayed in the Pac-12 and ended up at Arizona.
Gray was a freshman offensive tackle for a team that went 1-11 this past season. He was also one of a handful of players who Coach Prime seemingly pushed out of Boulder.
Committed!! 🐺 @CoachGonzUNM @Coach_Cam71 @bryantvincent44 @SixZeroAcademy #GoLobos #DungeonFamily pic.twitter.com/bmvxL8QAFv
— Travis Gray (@TravisRGray) May 22, 2023
Gray spoke on the atmosphere in Boulder once Sanders came in (h/t David Ubben of The Athletic):
“He told me, ‘You’re 6-foot-8, 320 pounds,” Gray told The Athletic. “I know in my heart of hearts a school is going to pick you up in the portal when you enter. Make your weaknesses your strengths and keep progressing. I hope you have a great future, it just won’t be here at the University of Colorado.’”
Nonetheless, Gray has a chance to succeed with the Lobos, and the Buffs added a ton of new faces to their offensive line, which likely would’ve made Gray’s chances of playing even more low.
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