Colorado’s offensive line push could get another boost soon, and the target at the center of it has set a date.
Four-star offensive tackle Dewey Young of Kalamazoo Central in Michigan will announce his commitment on July 6, according to Greg Smith of Rivals. Young has trimmed his list to four schools: Georgia, Vanderbilt, Georgia Tech and Colorado.
For Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes, that would be another important win up front. Colorado has already picked up commitments from three-star interior offensive lineman Boogie Talib, plus three-star offensive tackles Li’Marcus Jones, Coderro McDaniel and Zaquan Linton. The Buffs are now trying to add one more tackle for the 2027 class.
Young made it clear to Smith that Colorado has been a major presence in his recruitment for a long time.
“Colorado has been on me heavily since spring of my sophomore year. The relationships I have built with the whole staff has been amazing.
Coach Prime is a real coach who cares about his players and wants what’s best for you. They have treated me like family since my first ever visit,” Young told Smith.
At 6-4 and 325 pounds, Young already has the kind of frame that jumps off the page for an offensive tackle. He still has another high school season ahead of him, too, which gives him time to keep developing before he makes the leap to college.
The tape matches the size. Young plays with an aggressive edge, consistently taking control of defenders and often putting them on their backs, opening running lanes and giving his quarterback time to work. He also held up in pass protection, allowing zero sacks in his 2025 campaign.
That combination makes him an attractive fit for Colorado if the Buffaloes can close the deal. A commitment from Young would give Sanders’ group another lineman with the tools to help in the run game while also bringing steadiness in pass protection.
There’s still a battle ahead, though. Smith believes Colorado has a real shot, but nothing is locked in until Young makes it official. The relationships Sanders and his staff have built with him could end up being the difference against Georgia, Vanderbilt and Georgia Tech.
Colorado currently has 18 commitments in its recruiting class. On3 has the Buffaloes ranked No. 4 in the Big 12 and No. 42 nationally for the class of 2027.
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