Colorado football class of 2026 commitment tracker
With official visits mostly complete, this group ranks No. 105 in the nation and is the last-ranked class in the Big 12. Deion Sanders and his staff are looking for their fourth consecutive top-25 finish in the national rankings, which they typically achieve by prioritizing highly ranked recruits over sheer quantity.
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The Buffs are awaiting several decisions from key targets over the next few weeks, which could change the trajectory of an otherwise mediocre 2026 cycle so far. The program is coming off an impressive 2024 season that saw Colorado tie for the best conference record (7-2) and finish 9-4 overall.
Colorado would do well to assemble another top 25 class, and with Sanders' history of flipping top recruits, it never seems too late for the Buffs to make a splash on the recruiting front.
(Last update: June 29, 3:00 p.m. MT)
Three-star cornerback Maurice Williams
Measurables: 5-foot-11, 172 pounds
Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana
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247Sports Ranking: No. 1518 player in the class of 2026, No. 130 cornerback and No. 41 recruit from Louisiana
Here is more on Williams' commitment.
Four-star cornerback Preston Ashley
Measurables: 5-foot-10, 170 pounds
Hometown: Brandon, Mississippi
247Sports Ranking: No. 214 player in the class of 2026, No. 19 safety and No. 9 recruit from Mississippi
Here is more on Ashley's commitment.
Three-star tight end Gavin Mueller
Measurables: 6-foot-5, 255 pounds
Hometown: South Elgin, Illinois
247Sports Ranking: No. 462 player in the class of 2026, No. 23 tight end and No. 12 recruit from Illinois
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Here is more on Mueller's commitment.
Three-star edge Domata Peko Jr.
Measurables: 6-foot-4, 220 pounds
Hometown: Calabasas, California
247Sports Ranking: No. 8 JUCO player in the class of 2026, No. 1 edge and No. 4 JUCO recruit from California
Here is more on Peko Jr.'s commitment.
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