Wednesday marked National Signing day for NCAA Division I athletes, and the CU Buffs welcomed an exciting new class of student-athletes via social media. Here’s a quick look at some of the top football recruits, with info on each one courtesy of The Ralphie Report and head coach Mike MacIntyre, plus the player’s reaction when available.
Akil Jones
https://twitter.com/RunRalphieRun/status/694925681164062720/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Ball-seeking, explosive tackler! He’s going to be a game changer. #CUin16 https://t.co/0Os76sQoFN
— Coach Mike MacIntyre (@CoachMikeMac) February 3, 2016
Feels good to be a Buff #shouldertoshoulder #CUin16 https://t.co/crcPlnG76A
— aKillmonger (@akjones27) February 3, 2016
Per The Ralphie Report (RR): “The 6-foot-1, 220 lbs., linebacker may be red-shirted this year, but could see playing time sooner than expected.”
Pookie Maka
https://twitter.com/RunRalphieRun/status/694925038487613440/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Quarterback harassing missile! Raising the bar in our great linebacker corps. #CUin16 https://t.co/k8K6iLcOoC
— Coach Mike MacIntyre (@CoachMikeMac) February 3, 2016
https://twitter.com/maka_pookie/status/693855929926684672
RR: “The 6-foot-3, linebacker from rival state Utah may need to put on some weight to make the first team, but he has the speed to make tackles on both sides of the line of scrimmage.”
Colby Pursell
Welcome to Colorado, Colby Pursell | Offensive Line, Valencia, CA | #GoBuffsNSD pic.twitter.com/rPxNGYikFu
— Colorado Buffaloes Football (@CUBuffsFootball) February 3, 2016
Tough, strong, athletic road grader! Running backs will love running behind him! #CUin16 https://t.co/YJ5i5wABus
— Coach Mike MacIntyre (@CoachMikeMac) February 3, 2016
RR: “The quick-footed guard is excellent at getting to the second level and playing road grater for his backs behind him.”
Anthony Julmisse
Welcome to the #cubuffs family, Anthony Julmisse #CUin16 #SigningDay pic.twitter.com/vDmnGYKUQm
— Colorado Buffaloes Football (@CUBuffsFootball) February 3, 2016
https://twitter.com/CoachMikeMac/status/694995706424066048
RR: “Julmise has the tools to play both in the backfield and the slot, has fantastic agility, and the burst to pick up chunks of yards.”
Johnny Huntley III
Johnny Huntley III will come to Colorado from Ft. Lauderdale in 2016 #GoBuffsNSD #CUin16 pic.twitter.com/gaiTqB970Y
— Colorado Buffaloes Football (@CUBuffsFootball) February 3, 2016
Long, fast, ball-hawking receiver! He’s going to be a crowd pleaser! #CUin16 https://t.co/gQQIwaxgo1
— Coach Mike MacIntyre (@CoachMikeMac) February 3, 2016
https://twitter.com/Johnny7Huntley/status/628634109787639808
RR: The 6-foot-3 receiver has “great ball skills, a huge frame, and enough speed to gain separation on the bigger corner-backs. He should be able to play immediatley.”
Sam Noyer
QB signee from Beaverton, OR: Sam Noyer will be a Buffalo in 2016 #GoBuffsNSD #CUin2016 pic.twitter.com/yCZaHx1chA
— Colorado Buffaloes Football (@CUBuffsFootball) February 3, 2016
Dual threat quarterback with big play making abilities! He’ll bring the octane to offense! #CUin16 https://t.co/uPacLn6yW3
— Coach Mike MacIntyre (@CoachMikeMac) February 3, 2016
https://twitter.com/SamNoyer24/status/694904753986232320
RR: “Noyer joins a crowded QB depth chart, but has a great arm, large frame, and great accuracy while throwing on the run.”
Trey Udoffia
Welcome to Colorado, Trey Udoffia! Defensive Back, Loomis CA #GoBuffsNSD pic.twitter.com/ihtnEi1gY4
— Colorado Buffaloes Football (@CUBuffsFootball) February 3, 2016
Athletic, glue-corner that will shut down his side of the field! Makes receivers nervous! #CUin16 https://t.co/jCai7YPqIA
— Coach Mike MacIntyre (@CoachMikeMac) February 3, 2016
❌❎Extremely Blessed and Happy to Announce that I am OFFICIALLY COMMITTING to the University of Colorado!!❌❎ #CUin16 pic.twitter.com/NZXcu26hSl
— Trey Udoffia (@Trey_Dizzle7) August 1, 2015
RR: “He is great as a press corner, and earned all district defensive player of the year honors. He wants to play immediately and has the athleticism and skill to do so. Udoffia may end up to be the biggest steal of the class.”
Juwann Winfree
Juwann Winfree, a Wide Receiver from Englewood, NJ, just became a Buff! pic.twitter.com/a6Mfan7GrT
— Colorado Buffaloes Football (@CUBuffsFootball) February 3, 2016
Big, powerful, a big-play receiver! Touchdown maker! This guy is good. #CUin16 https://t.co/74cTe5KLiX
— Coach Mike MacIntyre (@CoachMikeMac) February 3, 2016
https://twitter.com/OnlyOne_JW/status/694908992007475200
RR: “Winfree recently decommitted from Pitt after his visit to Boulder. He’s a big boy at 6-foot-2, 200 lbs., and figures to immediately be in play for the top WR spot. He shows size, speed, agility, and strong upfield cuts, something that has been missing for the Buffs.”
Chance Lytle
Chance Lytle will be a Buff in 2016 #SigningDay #GoBuffsNSD pic.twitter.com/I0iF5a6HgC
— Colorado Buffaloes Football (@CUBuffsFootball) February 3, 2016
A talented big man who brings great size and power to the o-line! He makes the quarterback feel safe! #CUin16 https://t.co/c4AkwvOV4b
— Coach Mike MacIntyre (@CoachMikeMac) February 3, 2016
Gonna be signing with the Colorado buffs on Feb. 3. Can't wait to get to boulder!!!!#GoBuffs
— Chance Lytle (@chanceLytle1998) January 28, 2016
RR: “Lytle has a massive frame and great feet. He is the most polished pass protector of the group, something sorely needed after the Buffs struggled with pass protection last year.”
Terriek Roberts
In-state signee! The #cubuffs welcome Terriek Roberts @Reik_Havoc54 pic.twitter.com/Agnp59ab7c
— Colorado Buffaloes Football (@CUBuffsFootball) February 3, 2016
Long, athletic, versatile lineman that can protect OR sack the quarterback! He’ll make a huge impact for us! #CUin16 https://t.co/FXQ3RPr4Wg
— Coach Mike MacIntyre (@CoachMikeMac) February 3, 2016
https://twitter.com/Reik_Havoc54/status/612820485856890880
RR: “The big athlete from Denver may not make an immediate impact, but has huge upside potential. Roberts can play both sides of the trenches. He has plenty of athleticism to be a 3-4 defensive end, and once he puts on weight, could also be a great offensive tackle.”
Hunter Vaughn
Colorado proud: Offensive linesman Hunter Vaughn has signed (Parker, CO) pic.twitter.com/5WqHeZ66wS
— Colorado Buffaloes Football (@CUBuffsFootball) February 3, 2016
The state of Colorado produced another long and athletic O-linemen! He serves pancakes for breakfast! #CUin16 https://t.co/w16fP23xai
— Coach Mike MacIntyre (@CoachMikeMac) February 3, 2016
So proud and excited to officially be a part of the #GoBuffs family!
— Hunter Vaughn (@Vaughn_hunter34) February 3, 2016
RR: “Vaughn is 6-foot-8 with plenty of room on his frame for good weight. He will most likely delay his enrollment (and therefore eligibility) by a semester. Vaughn participated in the Blue-Grey All American Bowl, and his highlights show a bulldozer of a recruit.”
Drew Lewis
Linebacker Drew Lewis will be at #CUin16 #GoBuffsNSD @drewlewis16_ pic.twitter.com/Vd7xg4Jk61
— Colorado Buffaloes Football (@CUBuffsFootball) February 3, 2016
Rangy linebacker that will make plays all over the field! Mr. Pac-Man on defense, just gobbles guys up! #CUin16 https://t.co/yFVQYqIqKH
— Coach Mike MacIntyre (@CoachMikeMac) February 3, 2016
Very Blessed and Thankful for the opportunity. Excited to announce my commitment to Univ of Colorado Boulder #Buffs pic.twitter.com/BnI5nbuVrW
— Drew Lewis (@drewlewis20_) January 29, 2016
RR: “Lewis is an explosive athlete who goes downhill rather than scraping left to right. He can shed blocks or go around them, and punishes people for coming near his turf. Lewis should come in and compete immediately for a starting position at linebacker.”
Ca’ron Baham
#CUin16 , Ca’Ron Baham! Defensive Back, Marrero, LA pic.twitter.com/TmzC3vtQ2d
— Colorado Buffaloes Football (@CUBuffsFootball) February 3, 2016
Another great from John Ehret HS! Can't wait to see his blazing speed! A true defensive playmaker! #CUin16 https://t.co/Tw1qFowTws
— Coach Mike MacIntyre (@CoachMikeMac) February 3, 2016
RR: “Baham’s best attribute is a big one: speed for days. Ca’ron can run past a lot of pursuit angles, and he should wreak havoc with his physicality and explosiveness.”
Ronnie Blackmon
Ronnie Blackmon, a CB from Atlanta, GA, will be a Buffalo in 2016! #GoBuffsNSD #CUin16 #SigningDay pic.twitter.com/Dlm4YRr9yO
— Colorado Buffaloes Football (@CUBuffsFootball) February 3, 2016
A lock-down corner and dynamic returner! He’ll have Buffs fans on the edge of their seats! #CUin16 https://t.co/MIOPteag64
— Coach Mike MacIntyre (@CoachMikeMac) February 3, 2016
https://twitter.com/smooth_ronnie4/status/676096589169999873
RR: “Blackmon is in the mix to be a return man immediately and should play in the defensive backfield soon enough. He has great hips, great ability to change direction, and is special with the ball in his hands. He played in the East-West Bowl, and he had two interceptions in the game.
Beau Bisharat
RB Beau Bisharat is officially a #CUin16 Buffalo #SigningDay #GoBuffsNSD pic.twitter.com/C6bmhIo76E
— Colorado Buffaloes Football (@CUBuffsFootball) February 3, 2016
Big, powerful, fast, end-zone sniffing tailback! He’ll crank up our band and excite the crowd! #CUin16 https://t.co/6m0Qa0caCv
— Coach Mike MacIntyre (@CoachMikeMac) February 3, 2016
https://twitter.com/BBisharat/status/694756741657956352
RR: “The California athlete, who will play running back at CU, is the first Rivals250 commit in 4 years for the Buffs. A tall runner with an upright style and a refusal to go down, Bisharat has quick feet, great speed for his size, and cuts in traffic.”
Derrion Rakestraw
Welcome to the #cubuffs family, Derrion Rakestraw! Wide Receiver. Woodstock, GA #SigningDay #CUin16 #GoBuffs pic.twitter.com/Wr06yqInX8
— Colorado Buffaloes Football (@CUBuffsFootball) February 3, 2016
Great wing span! Can go up and get the ball at its highest point. He’s an end zone magnet! #CUin16 https://t.co/aTR1pzT8QC
— Coach Mike MacIntyre (@CoachMikeMac) February 3, 2016
https://twitter.com/Derrixn/status/694867157189070848
RR: “Rakestraw has an effortless stride and sneaky athleticism. He can high point the ball really well and can block well from the outside. Due to his slight build, he may red-shirt this year, but he will be a contributor during his career here.”
The Buffs open their season Sep. 2 at Sports Authority Field against the CSU Rams.
Contributors: Keller Minton, Maddie Pass