CU in strong position for recruit tied to Buffs and Jaguars star.

Colorado football under Deion Sanders is actively pursuing top recruits with strong family ties and early targets for the 2028 class, leveraging relationships and in-person visits to build momentum. The program recently showed continued interest in Tory Clark, a four-star defensive lineman from Woodward Academy (Atlanta), who has familial connections to former Buffs star BJ Green II through his older brother Jeffery Clark. Jeffery’s insights and the Clark family’s familiarity with Colorado’s program—bolstered by conversations with Green’s family—helped spark early excitement about a Colorado offer, even as Clark weighs offers from numerous top programs (Georgia Tech, Kentucky, LSU, North Carolina, and more). Notably, Clark has a strong presenting profile, including extensive early varsity experience and positive feedback from multiple visits, with North Carolina drawing particular praise for Clark’s physique and potential.

In addition to Tory Clark, Colorado is signaling long-term planning by offering an early scholarship to 2028 athlete Keith Nolen Jr., a versatile prospect ranked highly in Virginia. Nolen Jr. is already drawing interest from a broad slate of programs (including Duke, Kentucky, Maryland, and Tennessee) and has demonstrated explosiveness and versatility as both a wide receiver and potential cornerback, similar to how Travis Hunter has been utilized. Colorado’s strategy emphasizes building early momentum in the 2028 class, aiming to secure commitments before other programs, and continuing to capitalize on family connections and in-person assessments to sway recruits.

Key highlights:
– Deion Sanders targets Tory Clark (four-star DL) with family ties to former Buffs players; multiple top programs are in contention.
– Clark’s recruitment is boosted by his family’s connections to Colorado and positive feedback from visits, including UNC’s praise of his physique.
– Colorado is also pursuing long-term potential with 2028 prospect Keith Nolen Jr., leveraging early offers to build an emerging class.
– The recruitment landscape remains competitive, with many major programs vying for Clark and Nolen Jr., underscoring the need for continued outreach and on-campus presence.