Colorado Buffaloes Battling Indiana for Elite Wide Receiver Recruit

Jaden Baldwin, a three-star wide receiver, will visit Colorado in June as the Buffaloes look to land the top Arizona prospect.

Feb. 25, 2026 at 12:00am

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The Colorado Buffaloes are targeting three-star wide receiver Jaden Baldwin and have set an official visit with him on June 12. Baldwin is also planning to set an official visit with the Indiana Hoosiers. The wide receiver recruit showcased his speed, running the 40-yard dash in 4.4 seconds at the Opening Finals. Colorado's new offensive coordinator Brennan Marion could play a key role in enhancing the Buffaloes' recruiting efforts and helping land Baldwin.

Why it matters

Since Deion Sanders took over the Colorado program, high school recruiting has not been the Buffaloes' biggest priority. By landing more high school recruits like Baldwin, the program can develop them to step in when their time comes and become more consistent each season. Stronger recruiting efforts are crucial for Colorado to rebuild the roster and compete at a high level.

The details

Baldwin is the No. 55 wide receiver in the 2027 recruiting class and No. 11 prospect in Arizona, per 247Sports. He showcased his speed at the Opening Finals, running the 40-yard dash in 4.4 seconds. Colorado's new offensive coordinator Brennan Marion, who previously served as the head coach at Sacramento State, is expected to play a key role in enhancing the Buffaloes' recruiting efforts. Marion has already helped the Buffaloes land several transfer portal additions, including two running backs he coached at Sacramento State.

  • Jaden Baldwin will visit Colorado on June 12, 2026.
  • Baldwin is also planning to set an official visit with the Indiana Hoosiers.

The players

Jaden Baldwin

A three-star wide receiver who is the No. 55 wide receiver in the 2027 recruiting class and the No. 11 prospect in Arizona, per 247Sports.

Deion Sanders

The head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes who has made high school recruiting a priority since taking over the program.

Brennan Marion

The offensive coordinator for the Colorado Buffaloes who previously served as the head coach at Sacramento State and is expected to play a key role in enhancing the Buffaloes' recruiting efforts.

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What they’re saying

“I can tell yall never seen me recruit before”

— Brennan Marion, Offensive Coordinator, Colorado Buffaloes (Twitter)

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