Colorado’s recruiting momentum has started to show up where it matters most for the future: up front.
The Buffaloes have landed multiple four-stars, and one of the biggest names in that group is Dewey Young, who now carries a notable label in the Big 12. Rivals has him ranked as the conference’s top interior offensive lineman, and he sits No. 21 overall at his position in the 2027 recruiting class.
That ranking came as part of Rivals’ latest Big 12 recruiting release during the weekend of July 25, and it gives Colorado another reason to feel good about what’s coming next in the trenches. The Buffaloes already have four-stars LiMarcus Jones and Young lined up to help shape the offensive line of the future.
Young’s appeal goes beyond the ranking. He brings a mix of size and force at 6-4, 325 pounds, and even though he was played at left tackle at Kalamazoo Central High School, the expectation is that he’ll slide inside at the next level. That kind of flexibility matters for Colorado, especially with Jones also in the picture.
There’s a clear fit here with what Colorado wants to become under offensive coordinator Brennan Marion. His “Go-Go” offense leans on two running backs, sidecar looks and formations designed to keep defenses guessing. But none of it works without linemen who can move people off the ball.
Young looks built for that job. His run blocking drew attention from multiple coaches at the Power Four level, and the source material points to his ability to bend, drive and overwhelm defenders with power. He can handle a three-technique defensive tackle or nose tackle, and he has the lower-body strength to hold up against blitz pressure as well.
The Buffaloes’ ground game has room to grow, and Young is part of the answer Colorado is trying to build. The program has had mixed results in the trenches, but this commitment signals a push to become more physical and more controlling at the line of scrimmage.
Young also gets to learn under offensive line coach Andre Gurode, a past NFL All-Pro, which only adds to the intrigue around his development.
Rivals’ Big 12 rankings also featured Texas Tech quarterback Kavian Bryant, the nation’s sixth-best passer, along with future Red Raiders running back SaRod Baker and wide receiver Benny Easter, who faced Colorado cornerback commit Prince Washington during the 2025 prep season at Summer Creek High in Texas. Arizona State commit Jake Hildebrand joined Young as the top-ranked offensive tackle committed to a Big 12 team.
For Colorado, though, Young is the name that stands out in the trenches - and one that fits exactly where the Buffaloes want to go next.
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