Deion Sanders has secured Colorado’s probably successor to Shedeur Sanders at quarterback.
Quarterback Julian “Ju Ju” Lewis, a four-star recruit within the class of 2025, introduced his dedication to Colorado on Thursday. Lewis is extensively considered one of many high quarterback recruits within the class of 2025, rating because the sixth-best quarterback prospect within the class by 247 Sports and the ninth-best quarterback within the class by On3. He was beforehand one of many high total recruits within the Class of 2026 earlier than saying his determination to reclassify to the Class of 2025.
“Obviously it was nice for me, coming after Shedeur, seeing what he did at Colorado and what he turned it into,” Lewis he told ESPN in announcing his commitment. “It’s positively a blessing to be put on this place, chasing him and his father. I could not beat him.”
Lewis, who attends Carrollton High School in Georgia, was beforehand dedicated to USC however introduced his decommitment from the college earlier within the week. Indiana, Georgia and Auburn had been amongst Lewis’ perceived finalists.
A throw from Deion Sanders helped Colorado convey down Lewis.
“Coach Prime all the time stated the very best will play, and that is simply what I wished: to have the ability to are available and compete, begin as a freshman,” Lewis stated. “I would not have a lot enjoyable sitting on the bench, so I wish to get into a spot the place I can get an opportunity to play. So he’ll let me compete for that. He’s been large for me.”
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Lewis’ dedication to Colorado comes as the college is on the cusp of the Sanders period in Boulder. The Buffs are 8-2 and management their very own future within the Big 12 title race, giving them a path to the College Football Playoff.
The youthful Sanders was a giant cause for that, rising as one of many nation’s finest passers. He has thrown for 3,222 yards, 27 touchdowns and 7 interceptions this season, which can virtually actually be his final in school. Sanders is predicted to declare for the 2025 NFL Draft on the finish of the season, with many analysts rating him as one of many high quarterback prospects.
Shedeur Sanders’ departure on the finish of the season sparked hypothesis that his father might go away Colorado for the NFL if the chance arose. Deion Sanders even requested Ice Cube for recommendation on a possible transfer to the NFL on the debut episode of his podcast, “We Got Time Today.”
Lewis appears to assume Sanders might be in Colorado for the lengthy haul.
“I’m excited in regards to the alternative to work and compete,” Lewis instructed ESPN. “Colorado wasn’t recruiting me till I reclassified, so it was actually the proper time. This is only the start. I belief Coach Prime and (offensive coordinator Pat) Shurmur to assist me grow to be the participant I wish to be.”
Lewis’ dedication is without doubt one of the greatest victories Sanders has ever achieved recruiting gamers in his 5 seasons as a university soccer head coach. He memorably bought Travis Hunter to flip on determination day when he was at Jackson State in 2021 earlier than touchdown offensive deal with Jordan Seaton final offseason.
Sanders has relied totally on the switch portal to construct his workforce throughout his younger tenure in Colorado. Thanks to Lewis’ dedication, Colorado’s Class of 2025 ranks because the 66th-best total recruiting class within the FBS, in accordance with 247 Sports.
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