What do you get when you mix Colorado swagger with some of the nastiest football talent in the country? A bunch of Boulder boys making noise at the Shrine Bowl practices and Deion Sanders Jr. hyping them up like the proud older brother he is. You’d think these players were already NFL royalty the way they’ve been turning heads in front of scouts. But no, they’re just putting in the work, and let’s just say the results are speaking for themselves.

Deion Jr., never one to hold back his love for his squad, hopped on X with a simple but bold message for the CU Buffs stars who’ve been crushing it at practice: “I believe it.” And you know what? So do we. Six Buffs are out there repping hard: Travis Hunter, Will Sheppard, Jimmy Horn Jr., LaJohntay Wester, Shilo Sanders, and Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig. But the buzz is all about Jimmy Horn Jr., who’s been out here cooking defenders and leaving scouts’ jaws on the floor. Horn’s rollercoaster season might’ve had some dips, but he’s flying high now—and the NFL is taking notice.

Jimmy Horn Jr. ain’t just running routes; he’s painting a masterpiece on the field. Horn’s been lighting up the Shrine Bowl practices, leaving scouts straight-up gushing. According to NFL Rookie Watch, Horn has been the “best” wide receiver so far, with some even comparing him to this year’s Tank Dell.

Think about it—Horn’s season started like a Hollywood debut: flashy, jaw-dropping, and unforgettable. Remember his Derrick Rose-like breakout game? Yeah, 198 yards and a touchdown. But injuries hit harder than Thanos’ snap, and his numbers dipped—just 441 yards and one TD. Still, Horn’s potential was never in doubt, and now he’s out here running routes so clean they’d make your grandma’s Sunday cooking look sloppy.

According to ESPN’s Turron Davenport, Shedeur Sanders ain’t hit the practice field with all-star practice and won’t play at the Shrine Bowl on January 30th due to being a top 3 pick. You don’t want your franchise QB to be injured before the draft, right?

What makes Jimmy Horn Jr. a steal in the draft?

Jimmy Horn Jr. has that dawg in him, plain and simple. His ability to create space and his speed make him a nightmare matchup for DBs. Add in his crisp route running, and you’ve got a guy who’ll eat in the NFL. If you’re looking for a perfect fit, the Denver Broncos under Sean Payton’s scheme could be it. A slot receiver who can take quick passes and turn them into big gains? That’s Payton’s bread and butter. Imagine Jimmy Horn Jr. tearing it up in Denver’s mile-high air under Payton’s scheme.

And it’s not just the scouts hyping him up. Deion Sanders Jr. has been throwing flowers too. “Jimmy Horn Jr. & LaJohntay Wester will be Top Tier Steals in the Draft this year,” Deion Jr. tweeted on January 19, and he doubled down with a repost today. That’s not just family loyalty; that’s recognizing raw, diabolical talent.

Colorado’s making noise and the Sanders name continues to dominate headlines. With players like Jimmy Horn Jr. and LaJohntay Wester turning heads at the Shrine Bowl, the Buffs are proving they’re more than just hype. As for Deion Sanders Jr., his three-word reaction says it all: “I believe it.” And after watching these Colorado stars shine, it’s hard not to believe, too.

So, keep your eyes on the draft boards, folks. The Buffaloes are coming, and they’re coming in hot. Whether it’s late Day 2 or early Day 3, Jimmy Horn Jr. is about to be someone’s secret weapon. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.