Colorado has named Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk as its new running backs coach. One of the NFL’s all-time great running backs, Faulk is joining head coach Deion Sanders’ staff in Boulder, as announced Thursday night.
With Faulk’s addition, Colorado now boasts three Hall of Famers on the sidelines—joining Coach Prime and Warren Sapp. Faulk, who enjoyed a celebrated career with the Indianapolis Colts and St. Louis Rams, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011 during his first year of eligibility.
This will be Faulk’s first foray into collegiate coaching, as he has no prior experience at that level. Following his retirement in 2005, he served as an NFL Network analyst alongside Sanders.
At San Diego State, Faulk established a College Football Hall of Fame-worthy career with the Aztecs. He earned First Team All-WAC honors three times and was recognized as a unanimous All-American twice. In addition, he consistently ranked among the top three in Heisman Trophy voting throughout his three seasons, finishing second to Gino Torretta as a junior.
In the 1994 NFL Draft, the Colts picked Faulk as the second overall selection, and he went on to earn the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award that same season. During his debut year, he rushed for 1,282 yards and scored 11 touchdowns, effectively leading Indianapolis’ backfield.
In the 1994 NFL Draft, the Colts chose Faulk with the second overall pick, and he promptly secured the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award. That season, he rushed for 1,282 yards and scored 11 touchdowns, leading Indianapolis’ backfield.
Faulk remained with the Colts until 1999, when he was traded to the Rams. With St. Louis, he joined the Super Bowl XXXIV-winning team, famously known as “The Greatest Show on Turf,” and earned First Team All-Pro honors three times. Additionally, he captured the NFL MVP award in 2000.
Over the course of his illustrious career, Faulk earned the NFL Offensive Player of the Year award three times and was selected to the Pro Bowl seven times. He led the league in rushing yards in 2000 and topped the scoring charts on two occasions. Additionally, his achievements have been recognized with inductions into both the St. Louis Ring of Fame and the Colts Ring of Honor, and he was named a first-ballot Hall of Famer in 2011.
With Marshall Faulk joining the team, Deion Sanders’ coaching staff gains even more high-profile talent. Coach Prime has made it a priority to have NFL-experienced coaches on Colorado’s sidelines, and now Faulk, along with Warren Sapp, brings Pro Football Hall of Fame credentials to the group.
Colorado is fresh off a remarkable turnaround in the 2024 season. Under Deion Sanders’ leadership, the Buffaloes improved from a 4-8 record in his first year to a 9-4 finish, earning a bowl game appearance. Their success was driven by Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter and quarterback Shedeur Sanders, both of whom are among the top prospects in this year’s NFL Draft.
