Colorado Target Kenny Fairley Reveals Major Recruiting Move

The class of 2027 defensive tackle prospect is set to visit the Buffaloes this summer.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Another rising class of 2027 prospect, defensive tackle Kenny Fairley, has announced plans to visit the Colorado Buffaloes from June 5-7. Fairley, an unranked recruit, has received offers from Colorado, Purdue, Tulane and other FBS programs this month. The 6-foot-1, 280-pound prospect from Fairburn, Georgia, is known for his competitiveness, physicality and leadership on the field.

Why it matters

Colorado's defensive line struggled last season, recording only 13 sacks. The Buffaloes are hoping to bolster their defensive front with a talented group of incoming transfers, and landing a commitment from Fairley would be a major recruiting win for Coach Deion Sanders and his staff.

The details

Fairley told BuffStampede.com that he prides himself on his competitiveness and consistency, bringing the same level of intensity and focus every play. As a junior at Creekside High School, he totaled 68 tackles while helping the Seminoles to a Class 4A state championship. Colorado graduate assistant Dante' Carter offered Fairley, and the Buffaloes will look to impress him during his upcoming visit.

  • Fairley is set to visit Colorado from June 5-7, 2026.
  • Fairley announced his offers from Colorado, Purdue, Tulane and other FBS programs in February 2026.

The players

Kenny Fairley

A class of 2027 defensive tackle prospect from Fairburn, Georgia, who is an unranked recruit but has received offers from Colorado, Purdue, Tulane and other FBS programs.

Dante' Carter

A Colorado graduate assistant who offered Fairley a scholarship.

Deion Sanders

The head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, who is looking to bolster the team's defensive line through recruiting.

Domata Peko

The former Colorado defensive line coach who recently joined the Pittsburgh Steelers' staff.

Phillip Dukes

A Colorado insider who believes Coach Prime will hire an outside candidate to fill the defensive line coaching role.

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What they’re saying

“What I pride myself on most as a football player is my competitiveness and consistency. I try to bring the same level of intensity and focus every single play. If someone watched me for the first time, I'd want them to notice my effort, physicality, and how I impact the game in multiple ways not just statistically, but with energy and leadership.”

— Kenny Fairley (BuffStampede.com)

“The D-line, it's the most physical team, the most physical position. We're gonna be the most physical group on the field. It starts off with us.”

— Samu Taumanupepe, Baylor transfer (Well Off Media)

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