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Colorado Signs Oklahoma Safety Jaydan Hardy as Transfer Window Nears Close

The ex-Sooner brings two years of eligibility, filling a vacancy created by Colorado’s departed starting safeties.

Overview

  • Hardy, a former four-star from Lewisville, Texas, signed with the Buffaloes after entering the portal on Jan. 7.
  • He played in 26 games over two seasons at Oklahoma, logging 11 tackles, an interception and a forced fumble in 2025.
  • Colorado lists Hardy as the program’s 35th transfer addition and its seventh defensive back, including a fourth new safety.
  • With Carter Stoutmire and Tawfiq Byard gone, Hardy is positioned to compete for a starting role during spring practice.
  • Hardy’s father, Darryl, was an NFL teammate of head coach Deion Sanders, including on the Dallas Cowboys’ 1995 Super Bowl team.