Shedeur Sanders is the star quarterback who is carrying the hopes of the CU Buffs offense. But even stars need a strong supporting cast to win championships. Unfortunately, the Buffs took a major hit as five players announced plans to enter the transfer portal—all within hours of each other and just before the window closes on April 30.

First came defensive lineman Chazz Wallace, followed by defensive back Jaden Milliner-Jones and offensive tackle Savion Washington. Before fans could catch their breath, offensive tackle Isiah Jatta and edge rusher Deeve Harris piled on, leaving the Buffs reeling from the sudden departures. Shedeur Sanders is back on the hunt for new teammates in the Spring Transfer Portal.

Shedeur Sanders’ recruiting antic is back

Shedeur Sanders has a reputation for bold recruiting tactics on social media. Remember when he caused a stir by targeting Alabama players after Nick Saban’s departure? Well, he’s at it again. He recently posted: “Portal opens soon, so let’s get busy.”

This is no surprise, considering the recent exit of five Buffs players. While the Buffaloes have lost some players to the portal, they also have a targeted plan to gain new ones. As college football enters this crucial “transfer portal” period, Shedeur wants to remind everyone that he’s good at recruiting, too. We can soon expect the quarterback to lure in talents with more such unconventional methods.

The quarterback secures the future of CU Buffs

After Nick Saban retired, Alabama was in a state of flux. Shedeur Sanders saw an opportunity and used social media to convince Alabama players to join him in Colorado. This bold move surprised everyone and seemed like just the beginning. Soon, he made another bold move by publicly calling out wide receiver LaJohntay Wester on social media and expressing his desire to have him in Colorado. Shortly after the shout-out, Shedeur got his wish. LaJohntay Wester announced he was transferring to CU Buffs as their new wide receiver. Shedeur’s behind-the-scenes recruiting efforts played a big part in landing Wester.

He’s also not afraid to get creative about luring players. With Shedeur and star cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter likely heading to the 2025 draft, the competition for their spots is heating. However, Shedeur wants to ensure the Buffs’ future is in expert hands. Thus, his recent target was a five-star recruit quarterback. Shedeur just dropped a “legendary” comment on a post about QB Julian Lewis visiting Boulder. The Buffs quarterback has his unique recruiting style; many see this as just another example. It might be unconventional, but it could be the secret weapon that helps Coach Prime win a championship for Colorado.