Colorado just landed another offensive weapon for the future, and it’s a name Buffs fans should get familiar with: Jacob Swain.
The wide receiver out of Melissa High School in Texas gave his verbal commitment to Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes on Monday, becoming the latest addition to what’s shaping up to be a dynamic 2026 recruiting class in Boulder.
Swain, a 6-foot-1, 185-pound playmaker, is rated a three-star prospect by On3.com and brings plenty of attention with him-22 scholarship offers, to be exact. He was previously committed to Rice but reopened his recruitment in late August. Since then, schools like Louisville, South Florida, and Virginia Tech made their pitches, but it was a recent visit to Colorado that sealed the deal.
And it’s easy to see why the Buffs were all-in on Swain. He put up big numbers this past season, hauling in 53 catches for 1,184 yards and 17 touchdowns. That kind of production earned him first-team honors in Texas’ competitive District 4-5A DII-a clear sign he’s more than just a stat-sheet filler; he’s a game-changer.
Swain becomes the third wide receiver commit in Colorado’s 2026 high school class, joining Xavier McDonald and Christian Ward. It’s a group that’s starting to show real depth and versatility, giving Coach Prime and his staff multiple options to build around.
But the Buffs aren’t just banking on high school talent. They’ve been active in the transfer portal this offseason, adding four new receivers: DeAndre Moore (Texas), Kam Perry (Miami-Ohio), Danny Scudero (San Jose State), and Ernest Campbell (Sacramento State). Each brings a different skill set to the table, and their experience should help elevate the receiver room right away.
And let’s not forget the returning core. Joseph Williams, Hykeem Williams, Quanell Farrakhan Jr., and Quentin Gibson are all back, giving Colorado a blend of experience and upside that should keep opposing defenses on their toes.
With Swain now in the fold, the Buffs continue to stockpile talent at a premium position. It’s a clear statement: Colorado is building something, and they’re doing it with speed, size, and skill on the outside.