2026 Colorado Draft Watch: Next Coach Prime CB Protege Could Crack First Round

One year after two-way star Travis Hunter was chosen with the No.3 overall pick, the Buffaloes have another cornerback looking to break into the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

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TOP COLORADO DRAFT-ELIGIBLE PROSPECTS FOR 2026

Location: Boulder, CO || Conference: BIG XII || Head Coach: Deion Sanders (2 years: 13-12; Overall: 38-17 || NFL Draft Picks Under Sanders: 4 (2/year) || NFL First Round Picks Under Sanders: 1 || Buffaloes in NFL: 15

The ‘Coach Prime Effect’ is evident in Boulder. Prior to the arrival of Deion Sanders as head coach of Colorado, the Buffaloes had won a combined total of nine games during the previous three seasons combined. In 2024, Colorado managed to go 9-4, led by Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter (Rd1-Jaguars) and quarterback Shedeur Sanders (Rd5-Browns). The Buffaloes also saw wideouts LaJohntay Wester (Rd6-Ravens) and Joe Horn (Rd6-Panthers) chosen on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft. It was the first year that Colorado had any players drafted, as they were shut out of the NFL Draft entirely between 2022-23. There are a total of 15 Colorado alumni on NFL Week 1 rosters, including cornerbacks Chidobe Awuzie (Rd2-Cowboys-2017) and Ahkello Witherspoon (Rd3-49ers-2017). Yet, another Colorado cornerback looks to take the NFL storm for the 2026 NFL Draft. Keep reading for our in-depth scouting report. Plus, a look at the top draft-eligible Buffaloes prospects, including verified measurements. All Access Football brings you the names you need to know first, courtesy of the NFL Draft Bible scouting department.