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RR Ralphie Report: Transfer QB Kaidon Salter Clarifies Role in Colorado’s Offense

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Salter is looking to sling it with the Buffs

New Colorado quarterback Kaidon Salter kicked off spring practice by making it clear he came to Boulder to do one thing: air out the football.

Salter, a transfer from Liberty and former C-USA Player of the Year in 2023, established himself as one of the nation’s premier threats with his legs. In 2023, Salter’s rushing ability kept defenses honest, as he ran for 1089 yards and 12 touchdowns, along with passing for an additional 2876 yards and 32 touchdowns.

In 2024, Salter worked with Liberty coach Jamey Chadwell on becoming a more traditional quarterback, opting to use his legs less and arm more. That resulted in a downtick in his stats, passing for 1886 yards and rushing for only 587.

At the first media availability of the season, Salter made it clear that his intention is to continue developing as a pass-first quarterback, but will still use his legs when needed.

“[My rushing] will still be displayed, but mostly, I came to throw the ball,” said Salter. “Of course, I’m going to use my legs when I have to... but I came here to throw the ball. We have a lot of electric receivers here.”

Salter also mentioned the role that Buffaloes offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur played in recruiting him to Colorado. Specifically, Salter said that Shurmur’s work to develop Shedeur Sanders into an NFL-ready quarterback stood out when making his decision.

“Pat Shurmur is one of the best offensive coordinators and quarterback coaches in the country,” Salter said. “The amount of passing yards that Shedeur [Sanders] put up last year and his completion rate, and all of his achievements, are something that I loved and most definitely led me to commit here.”

During spring ball, Salter will battle five-star freshman Julian “Juju” Lewis for the starting quarterback role in 2025. To win the job, Salter’s development as a passer is pivotal.

Luckily for fans, they’ll be able to get a glance at the QB battle between Lewis and Salter with their own eyes during the Buffaloes’ spring game on April 19.

For more CU spring football updates, make sure to stay up date with Ralphie Report on our website and Twitter/X.

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