Who knew that one day Deion Sanders would pose a threat to Lincoln Riley and his team? It appears that the more Riley strives to strengthen his roster, the more Sanders’ influence hampers it. Initially, Julian Lewis departed the program, fueling rumors of his potential move to the Buffs, which only intensified with each passing day. As if that wasn’t enough, another player has now turned his back on the Trojans, with Coach Prime being the common factor once again.
Following Williamson’s four-star recruit and offensive tackle Carde Smith’s decision to back out of his commitment to USC, rumors quickly emerged suggesting he might be switching to Deion Sanders’ team at Colorado. And credit for this goes to Christian Hudson for adding fuel to this speculation by sharing a story of the news saying, “I don’t have to say too much.” This message said a lot of things without saying much. It feels like the Buffs are on their way to smack another recruit before the closing date arrives.
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But the question is, will Deion Sanders and his team be able to fight against 30 other prestigious and top-ranked programs that are currently in a run to get Carde Smith into their team? Moreover, Carde Smith has visited the Deion Sanders Buffs quite a few times, and now that Hudson made a bold statement over his de-commitment, it looks like his visits to the university have resonated well with Smith. He even praised them, saying, “It was amazing. I loved the energy.” Now it’s his chance to dive deeper into their energy.
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However, Deion Sanders is not giving his recruiting techniques rest until the end, as Carde Smith or Julian Lewis are only his possible flip targets. There is a long list of players Coach Prime is planning to get in, but it’s quite unusual of him, who usually believes in getting quality over quantity. Let’s see what’s on his mind for next year.
Deion Sanders is planning something big
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Even though various speculations are swirling around, Deion Sanders’ switch to the NFL looks like he is assertive of what he has to do. With each passing day, Coach Prime leaves no stone unturned to make his next year’s rooster stronger than ever. As with recent turns of events, it looks like Buffs and the IMG Academy are getting into some professional commitments. Well, it looks like Coach Prime is planning on gaining a bundle of players from IMG High School, as there are young prospects seen visiting the campus during their game against Utah.
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Moreover, Deion Sanders is not only on a mission to gain prospects but also to flip their commitment. Some players are already under his radar; one among them is defensive lineman Alexander McPherson, who has already pledged to Oklahoma State, but knowing the Buffs’ defense record of leading the Big 12 conference with 21 sacks can surely lure his attention. The team also has another player in mind, and that is offensive lineman Michael Carroll, who is already part of Bama’s offense now, but then even Deion Sanders can’t keep his eyes off the talented young prospect. With so many names surfacing as potential Buffs, will Prime Time’s aura be enough to sway their decision?
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