Colorado football, under the leadership of Deion Sanders, is making its presence known in the transfer portal. With the portal officially open, Coach Prime and his staff are expected to actively scout for fresh talent to bolster the Buffaloes’ roster.
After Colorado’s 52-0 defeat against Oklahoma State, Deion Sanders made his intentions clear to reporters: “I am hitting that portal like never before.” The pressing question now is, who should be at the top of Colorado’s transfer portal wishlist? With Sanders’ reputation for attracting high-caliber talent, the Buffaloes could aim for key positions like defensive linemen, offensive playmakers, and versatile special teams contributors to address their immediate needs and reinforce their roster for 2025.
The top six targets in Colorado’s transfer portal search present a compelling mix of elite former recruits and standout players from the Group of Five, some with ties to the Buffaloes program. Here are the six names to keep an eye on as Deion Sanders looks to bring top-tier talent to Boulde
Johntay Cook – Wide Receiver, Texas
Cook set the trend for high-profile wide receivers entering the transfer portal when he announced his departure from Texas in November. His connection to Colorado sparked intrigue when he left a five-word comment on Deion Sanders’ Instagram page, fueling speculation about his potential interest in joining the Buffaloes.
Cook would continue Deion Sanders’ trend of relying on the transfer portal to enhance Colorado’s offense. Notable additions like Travis Hunter, Lajohntay Wester, Jimmy Horn, and Will Sheppard have all arrived through the portal, and Cook could be the next impact player to join their ranks.
A four-star portal entry according to 247Sports, Cook offers the run-after-catch explosiveness that Sanders is looking to inject into the Buffaloes’ future offense. However, Sanders won’t stop there—Cook is just one of several wide receiver targets on the radar as Colorado seeks to rebuild and reload its receiving corps.
Micah Hudson – Wide Receiver, Texas Tech
Deion Sanders’ commitment to aggressively pursuing talent in the transfer portal is likely to include past five-star recruits, and Hudson is a prime example.
The Temple, Texas native had a challenging stint in Lubbock, with injuries hampering his progress. However, during the 2024 recruiting cycle, Sanders and his staff extended Hudson an offer, keeping him on their radar.
Known for his high-volume playmaking ability, Hudson is a versatile wide receiver who can excel both in the slot and on the outside. In high school, 247Sports scouting analyst Gabe Brooks even likened him to New York Jets star Garrett Wilson, highlighting his immense potential.
Kevin ‘KC’ Concepcion, wide receiver, North Carolina State
Noticing a recurring theme? Colorado’s top three targets are players who could help replenish a wide receiver room that will soon be significantly depleted.
Concepcion appears to be the ideal candidate to replace either Horn or Wester in the slot. The former Wolf Pack standout even took on running duties at NC State, serving as a fly sweep option. He racked up 1,655 all-purpose yards and scored 18 touchdowns while in Raleigh.
Horn and Wester demonstrated their ability to perform effectively as smaller wide receivers for CU, with Wester particularly excelling in the Rocky Mountains, catching 10 touchdowns. Concepcion is one of the more compelling additions in a deep WR transfer class.
Joseph Williams, wide receiver, Tulsa
The discussion about potential wide receiver options for the future of Buffaloes football is still ongoing. According to 247Sports’ Chris Hummer, Williams is even planning a future visit to Boulder.
Williams departs from the Golden Hurricane after being named American Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year. He averaged an impressive 19.6 yards per catch and scored five touchdowns.
The Arlington, Texas native stands at 6-foot-2 and weighs nearly 200 pounds, offering a valuable combination of size and speed that would benefit “Coach Prime” in the mountains.
