Colorado Lands 2026 RB Cam Newton After Six-Day Recruitment

Colorado was his lone Power Four offer, reflecting Deion Sanders’ targeted approach to high-school additions.

Overview

The Walnut Grove (Prosper, Texas) standout announced his pledge on X, writing, “God I’m thankful…I’m home! #WECOMING #SkoBuffs.”
Colorado offered, hosted an official visit in Boulder, and secured his commitment within roughly six days.
As a senior, the 5-foot-10, 185-pound back rushed for 2,402 yards and 41 touchdowns, earning multiple MVP honors including the Army Bowl.
His career totals include 5,022 rushing yards with 82 touchdowns, plus 65 catches for 757 yards and nine scores.
Newton chose the Buffs over offers from Air Force, Army, Navy, Tulsa and several Ivy League programs, joining a 2026 class ranked No. 62 with 12 signees and four hard commits that now lists him as the sixth scholarship running back.