Colorado Football: Five undervalued Buffaloes from 2016 season

Colorado Football: 5 undervalued Buffaloes

Nov 19, 2016; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes linebacker Jimmie Gilbert (98) strip sacks the football away from Washington State Cougars quarterback Luke Falk (4) in the fourth quarter at Folsom Field. The Buffaloes defeated the Cougars 38-24. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 24, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Ahkello Witherspoon (23) intercepts the ball against Oregon Ducks wide receiver Darren Carrington II (7) at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports /

Ahkello Witherspoon, DB

Perhaps the strength of this year’s team was its pass defense. That’s what made high-scoring offenses such as Washington State and Oregon far less intimidating, as the Buffs possess a solid secondary that includes NFL prospect Thompson and Chidobe Awuzie.

However, Ahkello Witherspoon is a tough defender as well. Though he only had one interception on the season, Witherspoon led the team with 18 pass breakups.

A 6’3″ California transplant, Witherspoon should get a look from several NFL teams before next spring’s draft. But first, he’s got one more game to play at CU where he’ll be counted on to help slow down Cowboys wide receivers James Washington and Jalen McCleskey.

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