Colorado Buffaloes news: Shedeur won't play in primetime, Coach Prime goes Netflix, and first 2026 HS commit

Colorado Buffaloes News Roundup for May 15, 2025
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Shedeur Sanders won’t be earning “Prime Time” in prime time—at least not yet

It’s official—Shedeur Sanders won’t get a shot to live up to his dad’s legendary nickname on national TV this season. The Cleveland Browns, who drafted him in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, don’t have a single prime-time game on their schedule this year. 🔗 Shedeur Sanders won’t get a shot to earn his dad’s “Prime Time” nickname in 2025

Coach Prime’s story is heading to Netflix

Netflix is officially bringing the life of Deion Sanders to the small screen in 2026. From dual-sport stardom to transforming Colorado football, this documentary promises a deep dive into the legend’s journey.

🔗 Netflix announces Coach Prime’s life story is coming in 2026

Colorado lands a freak TE in Gavin Mueller

Say hello to Colorado’s first commit of the 2026 class: 6-foot-6 tight end Gavin Mueller. The Buffs beat out LSU, Notre Dame, and Wisconsin for the athletic specimen from Wheaton, Illinois.

🔗 Buffs land freak athlete TE Gavin Mueller for first commit of 2026 class

DJ McKinney drawing early first-round NFL attention

With Travis Hunter gone, cornerback DJ McKinney is officially CB1 in Boulder—and the NFL is already taking notice. He’s being projected as a top pick in the 2026 Draft after a breakout 2024 season.

🔗 Buffs cornerback DJ McKinney projected as top 2026 NFL Draft pick

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