Ari Wasserman’s ranking of Deion Sanders as the seventh-best coach in college football has sparked controversy, especially considering his relatively short tenure and overall record at Colorado. While Sanders has undoubtedly brought significant attention and improvement to the Buffaloes,

Heading into their third season under coach Deion Sanders, the Buffaloes have pieced together a strong class of high school recruits. Led by four-star quarterback Julian Lewis, Colorado’s 14-player 2025 high school recruiting class is among the top 40 nationally in 247Sports’ team composite rankings.