Colorado Buffaloes Bolster Defensive Line with Key Transfers Including Dayon Hayes
Deion Sanders secures significant additions to the Colorado roster, aiming to revitalize the team's performance after a challenging season.
- Dayon Hayes, a standout defensive end from Pitt, has transferred to Colorado, bringing a strong record of 81 tackles and 12 sacks over his college career.
- Hayes joins other notable transfers such as Rayyan Buell from Ohio and Payton Kirkland from Texas, enhancing the Buffaloes' defensive and offensive lines.
- The transfers are part of a broader strategy by head coach Deion Sanders to rebuild the team, following a disappointing 1-11 record in the previous season.
- Sanders emphasizes faith in the rebuilding process, despite Colorado's low ranking in traditional recruiting metrics.
- The addition of experienced players like Hayes is expected to improve Colorado's defensive capabilities, notably in quarterback pressures and sacks.