Colorado Buffaloes Shine at NFL Pro Day Showcase

19 former Buffaloes athletes compete in front of scouts from 26 NFL teams

Apr. 1, 2026 at 1:49am

This year's Colorado Buffaloes pro day featured 19 former players showcasing their skills in front of scouts from 26 NFL teams. While the event lacked the star power of previous years, the athletes still put on an impressive display, with standout performances from wide receiver Sincere Brown, linebacker Reggie Hughes, and defensive back Preston Hodge.

Why it matters

The Colorado Buffaloes pro day is an important event for players looking to impress NFL teams and improve their draft stock ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft. Strong showings at these events can significantly boost a player's chances of being selected, making it a crucial opportunity for these athletes to showcase their talents.

The details

Sincere Brown, a wide receiver, ran the 40-yard dash in an impressive 4.38 seconds, the fastest time of the day. Linebacker Reggie Hughes also stood out with the fastest three-cone drill, while defensive back Preston Hodge recorded the quickest shuttle drill. On the strength side, defensive lineman Anquin Barnes and offensive lineman Xavier Hill both put up impressive numbers in the bench press.

  • The Colorado Buffaloes pro day took place on April 1, 2026.

The players

Sincere Brown

A wide receiver who ran the 40-yard dash in 4.38 seconds, the fastest time of the day.

Reggie Hughes

A linebacker who posted the fastest three-cone drill time of the event.

Preston Hodge

A defensive back who recorded the quickest shuttle drill time.

Anquin Barnes

A defensive lineman who completed the most bench press reps with 27.

Xavier Hill

An offensive lineman who put up 26 bench press reps, the second-most of the day.

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The takeaway

The Colorado Buffaloes pro day showcased the depth of talent on the team, with several players putting up impressive numbers that could boost their chances of being selected in the upcoming NFL Draft. While the event may have lacked the star power of previous years, the athletes' performances demonstrated their potential to make an impact at the next level.