The Colorado Buffaloes is a program that gets a lot of press despite its record on the field. When your head coach is Deion Sanders, that just comes with the territory. That being said, there are high expectations for the program and Sanders alike.

The Buffs will have a few key names that will carry the load. Checking the latest NCAA football news is a great way to stay updated on how these players stack up against the rest of the nation.

Travis Hunter

Hunter is a freak athlete and maybe the best of the Colorado Buffaloes football players. He plays both receiver and cornerback but will make his money at the NFL level as a corner.

He has elite size and athletic ability, allowing him to mirror top receivers. The most intriguing thing is that he can become a Deebo Samuel-type player who contributes in multiple areas. He is going to be a leading force for the Buffs in 2024.

Shedeur Sanders

When talking about the Colorado Buffaloes football best players, Shedeur Sanders is near the top of the list. Sure, he’s the coach’s son but he has the talent to back up his hype.

The big knock is that he holds onto the ball too much. If Colorado Buffaloes football is going to take the next step, Sanders needs to get rid of the ball faster. The offense can be dynamic when he has time, but the offensive line is undergoing a major overhaul.

Shilo Sanders

Like Shedeur, Shilo comes with a great reputation. He was a 4-star prospect according to ESPN and had a career-high 67 tackles a year ago. For a defense that got torched in 2023, Sanders will need to step up big-time in 2024.

He projects as a third-round pick as of now but could shoot up if he can play a major role in the Buffs’ defense. He will be a key component on defense when talking about Colorado Buffaloes football players.

Demouy Kennedy

Speaking of the defense, it will take more than one player to make a turnaround happen. Demouy Kennedy runs downhill and tackles with explosiveness. He will be counted on to help shore up the run and bring down ball carriers.

He is a sleeper for the NFL Draft as of now, but his stock has plenty of room to rise. Kennedy will be a leader on Coach Sanders’ defense, tasked with making calls and reacting quickly to what the offense is doing. At 6’3”, he has great size and ability, he just needs to put it all together.

The Buffs have perhaps more talent than at any time aside from the early 1990s. Deion Sanders is attempting to put Colorado Buffaloes football back on the map. The best players on the Colorado Buffaloes football team will no doubt spearhead any potential ascension.

John Mali Director of Media Relations

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