Reconstruction efforts in Boulder are accelerating as coach Deion Sanders continues to raid the transfer portal for top-tier production following a difficult three-win season in 2025. The Colorado football team recently made headlines by landing Danny Scudero, the nation's leading receiver from San Jose State.
Scudero is coming off a massive sophomore campaign where he recorded 88 catches for 1,291 yards and 10 touchdowns, including a standout performance against Stanford.
Regarding the impact of this move, On3 reported that Scudero becomes the first offensive addition to Colorado’s 2026 roster. His arrival is expected to provide an immediate spark to an offense that struggled for consistency during the program's first year in the Big 12.
With established playmakers moving on, Sanders is clearly prioritizing elite statistical output to ensure his squad remains competitive.
The defensive unit is also receiving a significant talent infusion as another high-volume producer has chosen to join the roster. Hayes Fawcett reported on X, formerly Twitter, that Bowling Green standout transfer linebacker Gideon Lampron has committed to Colorado.
BREAKING: Bowling Green standout transfer LB Gideon ESPN Lampron has Committed to Colorado, his agent tells @On3Sports
This season he totaled 119 tackles, 17.5 TFLs, 2.5 sacks, 2 FF, and 1 PD
Received All-MAC First Team honorshttps://t.co/RlUbB6Fk7q pic.twitter.com/fakDJs93sx
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 6, 2026
Lampron's agent shared the news with On3 Sports after a season where the linebacker emerged as one of the most productive defenders in the country. During his 2025 campaign, Lampron totaled 119 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks while also forcing two fumbles.
These impressive numbers earned him All-MAC First Team honors and made him one of the most sought-after defensive players in the portal this winter.
Sanders and his staff are showing no signs of slowing down, as they have already secured commitments from several other key transfers to address depth issues.
On the offensive side, the Buffaloes added Sacramento State running back Damian Henderson II, who followed his former head coach and new Colorado offensive coordinator Brennan Marion to Boulder.
By securing impact players like Lampron and Scudero early in the window, Colorado is positioning itself for a complete reset.
Fans are hopeful that this influx of talent, combined with the leadership of the current coaching staff, will lead to the breakthrough season that has eluded the Buffaloes over the past two years.
