The Colorado Buffaloes are playing the long game when it comes to recruiting, and it was on full display at the Nike Elite Coaches Clinic in Boulder. The Buffs hosted some of the top 50 high school coaches in the country, opening their doors and building relationships that could shape the future of the program.
For Deion Sanders and his staff, it’s not just about X’s and O’s—it’s about connections. The event wasn’t just a meet-and-greet; it was an immersive experience, giving these high school coaches full access to the program. They sat in on meetings, watched practice, and got an up-close look at how Coach Prime runs his operation.
“I can remember my days when I was in this situation,” Special Team coach Michael Pollock said in the video posted by @CUBuffsFootball. And for many of these coaches, this wasn’t just another stop on the circuit—it was an opportunity to bring their future stars into the Buffs' orbit.
With 60-75% of Colorado’s recruiting pipeline expected to come from high schools represented at this event, according to CU’s staff, this wasn’t just a clinic—it was a preview of future Buffs. Sanders and his team know that in the evolving world of recruiting, relationships matter just as much as talent.
High school coaches walked away impressed with the culture at CU, the family atmosphere, and the genuine hospitality of Coach Prime and his staff. “You don’t get this kind of access everywhere,” one coach remarked.
The Buffs are laying the foundation, and it’s only a matter of time before we see the results on the field.