Deion Sanders' Unconventional Recruiting Strategy at Colorado Draws Attention

Despite not making any off-campus recruiting visits since his 2022 hire, Sanders leverages transfer portal and high-profile recruits to build the Buffaloes' roster.

• Deion Sanders, hired as Colorado's head football coach in December 2022, has not made any off-campus recruiting visits, contrasting sharply with traditional college football recruiting practices.
• Sanders' strategy focuses on utilizing the transfer portal and securing high-profile recruits, including a consensus five-star prospect in each of the past two cycles.
• Despite the unconventional approach, Sanders has successfully upgraded the Buffaloes' roster, with the 2023 class of transfer recruits ranked No. 1 in the nation.
• Sanders' assistants have made over 90 in-person visits to recruits and families, compensating for his absence on the recruiting trail.
• The Buffaloes are set to join the Big 12 in 2024, with expectations to continue building towards competitive success under Sanders' leadership.

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