Deion Sanders is in full Prime Time mode this season — on and off the field. After turning Colorado into a national sensation, he locked in a 5 year, $54 million deal, making him one of the top 10 highest-paid coaches in CFB. But for Coach Prime, it’s bigger than money. It’s about proving his leadership and taking the Buffaloes to the pinnacle. And now they are going full throttle.
Deion Sanders turned Colorado into a recruiting hotspot, landing 14 commitments for the Class of 2025 — good enough for a Top 35 ranking, per On3. But the 2026 class? Still quiet. Few commitments. Still early. But Prime’s just getting started. Now comes the buzz: Deion Sanders has nine big names in the pipeline, per new intel. So, talent stacking is second nature to Coach Prime. And the next wave could be his boldest yet.
Simply put, Deion Sanders is turning Boulder into a hotbed for elite talent. For the second weekend in a row, top recruits from across the nation are flying in. However, the main attraction? Cederian Morgan — a 5-star highlight machine. He’s the No. 2 WR in the On3 rankings and No. 19 overall in the nation. Hailing from Alexander City. Morgan is pure blue-chip, and Coach Prime is rolling out the red carpet per On3’s Steve Wiltfong.
Cederian Morgan is ready to see what the hype’s all about. “I’m excited to meet Coach Prime, the staff, the players — and check out the campus,” he said. So, the five-star wideout sees CU as a real contender. Why? “I think I’ll bring the rare combination of size and speed to the receiver room,” added Morgan. But he’s not rushing it — his decision drops on July 2. Although it’s a heavyweight battle. Alabama, Georgia, Auburn, Florida, and Clemson are all in the hunt. So, Coach Prime’s pitch better be Prime Time.
Colorado coach Deion Sanders and the Buffs have a big recruiting weekend on tap. They’re also hosting one a talented transfer portal offensive lineman. The latest going into an exciting 48 hours in Boulder: https://t.co/9YfTPc6fmg pic.twitter.com/scc2Nfh2qq
— Steve Wiltfong (@SWiltfong_) May 9, 2025
However, Colorado isn’t slowing down — Coach Prime is swinging for the fences again this weekend. Next up: Vance Spafford, a Georgia commit and one of the most polished WRs in the nation. The Mission Viejo star is still listening, with Washington and Miami also in the mix. He’s the No. 85 overall and No. 11 wideout in the country. But that’s not all.
In the secondary, Dorian Barney is a top priority. The 4-star out of Carrollton is elite, no matter the position. But his final six? Michigan, PSU, UNC, Texas A&M, Georgia Tech, and of course, Colorado. “Getting coached by the best to ever do it — that stands out,” said Barney, regarding Buffs HC Deion Sanders.
Honestly, CU’s weekend visit list is stacked. Look, the IMG Academy duo of DK Forkpa (LB) and G’Nivre Carr (OL) are flying in. So are Frisco standouts Donovan Webb and Jordan Deck, two prized DBs with serious upside. At tight end, Coach Prime is making a big push for Julius Miles out of Freeport. And in the portal, Colorado’s not done — former Maryland LT Andre Roye Jr., fresh off a starting season, is coming to town.
So, Deion Sanders is building fast and physical, from high school stars to proven vets. And while Coach Prime is busy building a future dynasty, Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian delivered a heavy blow to the Colorado HC.
The newest setback for Deion Sanders
In just year 2, Deion Sanders flipped the script in Boulder. CU went 9-4 in 2024, snapping a long drought and delivering its first winning season since 2016. However, the secret? Coach Prime’s talent magnetism. Now, eyes are on 2026. Sanders is going all in early. And one top target: OL Felix Ojo, who made his visit the weekend of May 2. The Buffs are laying the groundwork, and Ojo is firmly on the radar.
Although the Buffs swung big, but missed. On Wednesday, Rivals’ Adam Gorney reported that Ojo is no longer considering CU. To be honest, despite the visit, the impression just didn’t stick. Now, Texas and Sarkisian are trending hard. It’s a tough pill for Coach Prime. Ojo isn’t just any recruit — he’s a five-star beast, the No. 3 OT, No. 1 player in Texas, and No. 4 overall per On3. So, this one stings.
But Colorado wasn’t alone in chasing Felix Ojo — the big man holds offers from Ole Miss, OSU, Bama, Michigan, and Texas. And with good reason. At 6-foot-7, 274 pounds, he’s built to start anywhere from day one. That’s what makes this miss even tougher for Deion Sanders. Now, Ojo could’ve been the cornerstone of a 2026 class that’s still looking for firepower.
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