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The Buffs are getting even more help in the trenches

You can never have too much help in the defensive trenches, which is something that Colorado’s coaching staff seems to know all too well. Colorado managed to snag Ohio standout DT Rayyan Buell from the transfer portal, further bolstering their revamped defensive line.

BREAKING: Former Ohio DL Rayyan Buell has Committed to Colorado, he tells @on3sports

The 6’3 275 DL totaled 39 Tackles and 6.5 Sacks in his 2 years with the Bobcats

Will have 1 year of eligibility remaining https://t.co/xEgTdCqJTE pic.twitter.com/fTt4LkBKgj

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) April 21, 2024​

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Buell played the last two seasons with the Bobcats, where he eventually broke out in 2023. After finishing with 30 tackles and 4.5 sacks, Buell was named to the third team all-MAC list. Before his time in Athens, Buell was a star for Northwest Mississippi Community College.

Buell is ready to take the next step and move onto playing in a power four conference. He’ll now join the likes of Shane Cokes, Chidozie Nwankwo, Anquin Barnes and Taurean Carter, adding even more talent at the DT position.

Snagging a 6-foot-3, 270 Ibs group of five standout from the portal is always a welcome addition. Buell has one year of eligibility remaining and he’ll be spending it playing for the Buffaloes.

Welcome to Boulder, Rayyan!

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Colorado’s adding a 6-foot-6 tackle to their line

Colorado and Coach Prime spent the winter completely revamping their offensive line, but they evidently aren’t done yet. Right as the portal reopened for the spring period, the Buffs managed to snag former Texas Longhorns offensive tackle Payton Kirkland.

Let’s work. pic.twitter.com/Q49SuBalP9

— Payton ”PKAY“ Kirkland (@gbpkay) April 21, 2024​

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Kirkland is 6-foot-6, 366 Ibs absolute unit of a lineman. His large base adds even more size and power to Colorado’s offensive line, which was something that was sorely missed in 2023.

Kirkland was a four-star recruit coming out of high school in Orlando, where he chose Texas over schools like Alabama, Florida and Oklahoma. While spending the last two seasons in Austin, Kirkland never saw the field during a game. He’ll now join a Colorado Buffaloes team in need of more help protecting their star quarterback. Kirkland has three years of eligibility remaining, so remember his name.

Kirkland is a fantastic get for the Buffs. His impressive size and wingspan make him a great asset at tackle and he’s still coming into his own. While he may not play a ton this year, Kirkland is currently set up to be one of Colorado’s tackles of the future along with Jordan Seaton.

Welcome to Colorado, Payton!

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The Colorado Buffaloes dipped back into the muddy waters of the Allegheny River to pull another huge catch for Coach Prime. After taking Samuel Okunlola from Pittsburgh and Pat Narduzzi (who doesn’t like a lot of people, including Deion Sanders), the Buffs took the other 2023 starter at the defensive end position, Dayon Hayes.

Hayes made some waves as he left Pittsburgh in April, openly questioning Pitt’s ability to win RIGHT NOW. After making those comments, people expected him to go to serious national championship contenders. That’s a testament to his talent and production, but he ended up going to the most unconventional program in the country right now.

Hayes started for Pittsburgh last year and produced at a high level for the Panthers. He totaled 45 tackles in 2023, with 4 sacks and 4 pass deflections. Hayes led the team in tackles for loss and was second on the team in sacks (Okunlola was first). He is a senior with one year to play one, so he wants it all this year.

I WANT IT ALL #SkoBuffs #GoBuffs pic.twitter.com/rUMt2FFzgG

— DayonHayes (@dayonhayes00) April 21, 2024​

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Welcome, Dayon!

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Williams is officially a one-and-done in Boulder

The news that Colorado fans have been expecting for over three weeks has finally come. Cody Williams has officially declared for the 2024 NBA Draft, he announced via instagram on Monday.

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Coming to Boulder as a five-star recruit out of Gilbert, AZ., Williams immediately became of the biggest recruiting wins in the history of Colorado basketball. As a Buff, Williams started off his college career strong, averaging 15.4 points in his first 12 games with Colorado.

The injury bug bit Williams hard midway through the 2023 season, as he had to miss 13 games due to suffering various injuries, including a facial fracture. While fighting through the injuries, Williams showed immense promise and flashes of greatness during his sole year in Boulder. His length and scoring abilities caught the eye of numerous NBA executives ahead up the upcoming draft.

Williams is a lock to be picked in the first round and is expected to be a lottery pick. Experts seem to believe Williams will land somewhere in between the 5 to 10 pick range, making him one of the highest draft picks in the history of Colorado basketball. It’s an absolute no-brainer for Williams to declare for the NBA Draft, but that doesn’t mean we won’t miss him in Boulder.

Best of luck in the NBA, Cody!

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Colorado once again is a national leader in Transfer Portal defections ... The loss of Cormani McClain and all of last year's offensive line is not a great look, but will this spring prove to be another season of addition by subtraction? ... Let's find out ...

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