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The Buffs need help in the backfield.

Coach Prime is at it again, seeing some talented players leave the program while recruiting immediate starters at the same position. This time it’s the running back room, where the Colorado Buffaloes will look totally different from last season.

Gone are Anthony Hankerson, Alton McCaskill, Sy’veon Wilkerson and now Dylan Edwards. All of whom have transferred out of the program, with Hanerkson leaving for Oregon State, Edwards likely headed to Kansas State, and the other still TBD.

The first in is Dallan Hayden, a sophomore from Ohio State. Highly recruited out of Memphis, Tennessee, Hayden ran for 553 yards on 111 carries as a true freshman. He appeared in just three games in 2023 and looked good, but it’s unclear why he fell out of OSU’s rotation.

Charlie Offerdahl is next on the depth chart after Hayden. More will surely follow as Deion Sanders revamps the backfield.

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The electric back is leaving Boulder.

Adding to the list of transfers out of the Colorado Football program, upcoming sophomore running back Dylan Edwards announced Tuesday morning that he would be entering the transfer portal and leaving Boulder.

Edwards was a solid contributor in Coach Deion Sanders inaugural season at Colorado. He led the team in rushing yards with 321 yards and pulled in 299 receiving yards on 36 receptions.

The news came after the Buffs added Ohio State transfer running back Dallan Hayden on Monday afternoon.

Edwards was initially committed to attend Kansas State, but Sanders, his youth football coach, swayed him to join Colorado. Now the sophomore will likely look back to his high school recruiting offers as he makes his next decision.

With Edwards departure, Colorado has now lost all four of their top running backs from 2023. With Hayden coming in and the portal opening recently, the Buffs still have time to add more talent in the backfield.

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The Buffs are getting even more help in the trenches

You can never have too much help in the defensive trenches, which is something that Colorado’s coaching staff seems to know all too well. Colorado managed to snag Ohio standout DT Rayyan Buell from the transfer portal, further bolstering their revamped defensive line.

BREAKING: Former Ohio DL Rayyan Buell has Committed to Colorado, he tells @on3sports

The 6’3 275 DL totaled 39 Tackles and 6.5 Sacks in his 2 years with the Bobcats

Will have 1 year of eligibility remaining https://t.co/xEgTdCqJTE pic.twitter.com/fTt4LkBKgj

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) April 21, 2024​

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Buell played the last two seasons with the Bobcats, where he eventually broke out in 2023. After finishing with 30 tackles and 4.5 sacks, Buell was named to the third team all-MAC list. Before his time in Athens, Buell was a star for Northwest Mississippi Community College.

Buell is ready to take the next step and move onto playing in a power four conference. He’ll now join the likes of Shane Cokes, Chidozie Nwankwo, Anquin Barnes and Taurean Carter, adding even more talent at the DT position.

Snagging a 6-foot-3, 270 Ibs group of five standout from the portal is always a welcome addition. Buell has one year of eligibility remaining and he’ll be spending it playing for the Buffaloes.

Welcome to Boulder, Rayyan!

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Colorado’s adding a 6-foot-6 tackle to their line

Colorado and Coach Prime spent the winter completely revamping their offensive line, but they evidently aren’t done yet. Right as the portal reopened for the spring period, the Buffs managed to snag former Texas Longhorns offensive tackle Payton Kirkland.

Let’s work. pic.twitter.com/Q49SuBalP9

— Payton ”PKAY“ Kirkland (@gbpkay) April 21, 2024​

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Kirkland is 6-foot-6, 366 Ibs absolute unit of a lineman. His large base adds even more size and power to Colorado’s offensive line, which was something that was sorely missed in 2023.

Kirkland was a four-star recruit coming out of high school in Orlando, where he chose Texas over schools like Alabama, Florida and Oklahoma. While spending the last two seasons in Austin, Kirkland never saw the field during a game. He’ll now join a Colorado Buffaloes team in need of more help protecting their star quarterback. Kirkland has three years of eligibility remaining, so remember his name.

Kirkland is a fantastic get for the Buffs. His impressive size and wingspan make him a great asset at tackle and he’s still coming into his own. While he may not play a ton this year, Kirkland is currently set up to be one of Colorado’s tackles of the future along with Jordan Seaton.

Welcome to Colorado, Payton!

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The Colorado Buffaloes dipped back into the muddy waters of the Allegheny River to pull another huge catch for Coach Prime. After taking Samuel Okunlola from Pittsburgh and Pat Narduzzi (who doesn’t like a lot of people, including Deion Sanders), the Buffs took the other 2023 starter at the defensive end position, Dayon Hayes.

Hayes made some waves as he left Pittsburgh in April, openly questioning Pitt’s ability to win RIGHT NOW. After making those comments, people expected him to go to serious national championship contenders. That’s a testament to his talent and production, but he ended up going to the most unconventional program in the country right now.

Hayes started for Pittsburgh last year and produced at a high level for the Panthers. He totaled 45 tackles in 2023, with 4 sacks and 4 pass deflections. Hayes led the team in tackles for loss and was second on the team in sacks (Okunlola was first). He is a senior with one year to play one, so he wants it all this year.

I WANT IT ALL #SkoBuffs #GoBuffs pic.twitter.com/rUMt2FFzgG

— DayonHayes (@dayonhayes00) April 21, 2024​

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Welcome, Dayon!

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