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Elite Cornerback Prospect Gives Deion Sanders Big Recruiting Win
Colorado lands commitment from 3-star cornerback Davon Dericho, a key early addition to the 2027 class.
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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The Colorado Buffaloes and head coach Deion Sanders have landed a commitment from three-star cornerback Davon Dericho, a top recruit from Miami, Florida. Dericho chose Colorado over several other schools, giving Sanders an early victory on the recruiting trail for the 2027 class.
Why it matters
This commitment is an important early win for Sanders as he looks to rebuild the Colorado secondary through recruiting. Dericho is an underrated prospect who fits the aggressive defensive scheme Sanders wants to implement, and his pledge gives the Buffaloes a building block in the 2027 class.
The details
At 5-foot-9, Dericho is a little undersized for a cornerback, but his speed, physicality, and playmaking ability make him a good fit as a nickel corner in Colorado's defense. He had a breakout junior season at Killian High School, recording 34 tackles, 5 sacks, 3 interceptions and 2 forced fumbles. Dericho chose the Buffaloes over offers from Florida State, Maryland, Louisville, and Indiana.
- Dericho committed to Colorado on Thursday, February 13, 2026.
The players
Deion Sanders
The head football coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, who is leading the program's rebuilding efforts.
Davon Dericho
A three-star cornerback prospect from Killian High School in Miami, Florida, who committed to play for Colorado in the 2027 recruiting class.
What’s next
The Buffaloes will look to continue building momentum on the recruiting trail as they aim to assemble a strong 2027 class to support Deion Sanders' rebuilding efforts.
The takeaway
Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes have landed an important early commitment from three-star cornerback Davon Dericho, a talented prospect who fits the aggressive defensive scheme Sanders wants to implement. This pledge gives the Buffaloes a building block in the 2027 recruiting class as they look to regain momentum and rebuild the program.
