Deion Sanders Adds Kaidon Salter, Setting Up Colorado QB Competition with Julian Lewis

The arrival of experienced transfer Kaidon Salter creates a dynamic battle with five-star freshman Julian Lewis for Colorado's starting quarterback role.

• Kaidon Salter, a dual-threat quarterback from Liberty, joins Colorado after leading his team to a 13-1 record and earning Conference USA MVP honors in 2023.
• Julian Lewis, a highly touted five-star recruit with over 10,000 passing yards in high school, had initially been seen as Colorado's quarterback of the future.
• Deion Sanders’ decision to bring in Salter has been praised as a strategic move to balance immediate performance needs with long-term development.
• The competition between Salter and Lewis highlights a delicate challenge for Colorado in managing a veteran talent and a generational freshman recruit.
• Observers note that the battle could push Lewis to refine his skills while giving Colorado a stable option in Salter for the upcoming season.

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