When Colorado holds its highly anticipated "NFL Showcase" on April 4, plenty of eyes will be locked onto the Buffs biggest names. Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter are already cemented as first-round picks, but for guys like Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig, this event is a crucial opportunity to turn some heads.
Silmon-Craig, one of Deion Sanders' former Jackson State standouts, was the heart and soul of Colorado’s secondary last season. His leadership and football IQ made him an invaluable asset, even if he wasn’t always the flashiest player on the field. Colorado defensive coordinator Robert Livingston praised him as a true leader, saying, “Cam was one of one.”
The problem? NFL scouts aren’t just looking for leadership—they want measurables. Silmon-Craig isn’t the biggest or fastest safety in this class, but he’s instinctive, tough, and rarely out of position. He finished the 2024 season with 74 tackles, three interceptions, and six pass breakups, proving he can impact the game in multiple ways.
If he can run a solid 40-yard dash and show sharp movement in position drills, Silmon-Craig has a shot to earn a camp invite or even sneak into the later rounds of the NFL Draft (April 24-26). His best bet? Impressing teams looking for a high-IQ, versatile defensive back who can contribute on special teams from day one.
With the whole NFL world watching, this showcase is Silmon-Craig’s moment to prove he belongs at the next level.