Sanders Flips Two Recruits, Boosts Colorado’s 2026 Class

Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes secured a major 2026 recruiting win by landing four-star cornerback Preston Ashley, who chose Colorado over Florida and Florida State. Ashley cited the coaching staff and the opportunity to develop under Sanders as key reasons for his commitment. Additionally, Colorado flipped three-star cornerback Maurice Williams from Liberty, doubling the size of their 2026 recruiting class within 24 hours. Despite these additions, Colorado's 2026 class currently ranks last in the Big 12, though Sanders' NFL connections and promises of early playing time continue to attract talent. Sanders' innovative recruiting strategies, such as guaranteeing immediate starting opportunities, are reportedly being imitated by other programs like Florida State. These developments come as Colorado aims to build on a recent nine-win season amid roster changes for 2025 and 2026.