The CU Buffs coaching staff is hitting the road hard, and Deion Sanders is leading the charge. Oaks Christian High School became his latest stop, where several staff members teamed up for face time with California’s top 2026 prospects. Among them, Deion’s main target is a 100m speed demon, putting Colorado front and center in the recruitment spotlight. The Buffs are making waves, and Deion’s eye on the prize is shining bright. Watch out—Colorado’s recruitment game is turning heads.

The speed demon everyone’s talking about? Deshonne Redeaux. The Westlake Village running back is one of the hottest names in the 2026 recruiting class, standing 5’11”, 175 pounds of pure explosiveness. With offers from Alabama, Arizona, ASU, Arkansas, and BYU, his stock keeps rising. But today, he added another major offer—this time from Deion Sanders and Colorado. Taking to X, Redeaux shared his excitement: “Blessed to receive an offer from the University of Colorado @DeionSanders @GregBiggins @adamgorney @BrandonHuffman @ChadSimmons_ @SWiltfong_ @CoachBartolone @CUBuffsFootball.”

However, Redeaux isn’t just a top-tier running back—he’s a track star too. With a blazing 10.42 in the 100-meter dash, his speed is nothing short of electric. On the recruiting trail, he’s already racked up 30 offers, and Washington is making a strong push. So, Coach Prime isn’t the only one with his eyes on this elite playmaker. Huskies running backs coach Scottie Graham sees a perfect fit, envisioning Redeaux’s breakaway speed alongside four-star commit Ansu Sanoe. A lightning-fast duo built to torch defenses. Speed kills—and when Redeaux touches the ball, it’s a problem for everyone else.

Right now, it’s not just Deion Sanders’ Colorado and Washington in the mix—this blue-chip prospect is a hot commodity. West Coast powerhouses like UCLA and Oregon are making a strong push, hoping to land his game-breaking speed. But there’s more. CFB insiders hint that another Big Ten powerhouse is quietly making moves, positioning itself to snag this elite RB. The competition is heating up, and where Redeaux lands could shake up the 2026 recruiting class in a big way.

Besides Deion Sanders, who else is considered?

The USC Trojans are picking up serious steam in the 2026 recruiting cycle, and now, they’re the frontrunner for four-star RB Deshonne. And why wouldn’t they be? Redeaux is a game-changer, ranked as the No. 10 running back and No. 106 overall prospect, per On3. With his elite speed and playmaking ability, USC is making a strong case to keep this California star close to home. The Trojans are building something special, and landing Redeaux would be a huge statement.

However, Redeaux has already gotten a taste of Trojan football under the bright lights. The local standout made the trip to the Coliseum on Sept. 7, watching USC dominate Utah State in a 48-0 shutout. But the interest isn’t one-sided. Lincoln Riley himself was on the sidelines in Nov, scouting Redeaux firsthand during Oaks Christian’s playoff win over Hesperia. With USC keeping close tabs on the explosive running back, the Trojans are making it clear—they want Redeaux in cardinal and gold.”I’ve said it many times. I want us to be a developmental program. And I really want us to rely on high school recruiting as much as we can,” said Riley.

Now, it’s a heavyweight recruiting battle—Trojans vs. Coach Prime. Will USC keep the hometown star in Los Angeles, or will Deion Sanders work his magic and bring Redeaux’s blazing speed to Boulder? Both programs are all-in, but only one will bag this standout speed demon in their 2026 class. Buckle up—this race is just getting started.