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Colorado Lands Four-Star Brothers Xavier and Dolph McDonald After Brennan Marion Hire

Brennan Marion’s move to Colorado triggered Xavier’s flip, prompting an early 2027 pledge from his brother Dolph.

Overview

  • Morton (Miss.) wide receiver Xavier McDonald committed to Colorado for the 2026 class after decommitting from Sacramento State.
  • Xavier followed Sacramento State head coach Brennan Marion, who left to become Colorado’s offensive coordinator.
  • Per the Rivals Industry Ranking, Xavier is No. 372 overall and No. 59 among 2026 wide receivers, and he is the No. 15 recruit in Mississippi.
  • Because the early signing window has closed, Xavier cannot sign until February, giving Colorado a key commitment ahead of the next period.
  • Dolph McDonald, a four-star 2027 cornerback with offers from Auburn, Ole Miss and Michigan, also announced a pledge to Colorado, reinforcing Deion Sanders’ recruiting momentum on both sides of the ball.