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Colorado Adds Big Ten Transfers Jayvon McFadden, Jah Jah Boyd to Fuel Roster Rebuild

The latest portal commits underscore the scale of Deion Sanders’ rapid roster rebuild.

Overview

  • Colorado landed commitments on Jan. 18 from Ohio State offensive lineman Jayvon McFadden and Indiana defensive back Jah Jah Boyd, bringing its transfer intake to 43 since Jan. 3.
  • McFadden was a four-star 2025 recruit who logged 15 snaps at right guard for the Buckeyes and arrives with four years of eligibility.
  • The freshman lineman is a cousin of former CU left tackle Jordan Seaton, who entered the transfer portal this past week.
  • Boyd, a redshirt freshman, recorded eight tackles and a forced fumble in 2025 for Indiana, has three years of eligibility left, and will not play in Monday’s College Football Playoff title game.
  • The pickups represent CU’s eighth transfer addition to the offensive line and 10th to the secondary, with the roster unofficially at 79 scholarships for 2026.