Deion Sanders, Colorado Buffaloes Battle for Top Tight End Recruit

Landon Wolny, a three-star tight end, has Colorado and seven other schools vying for his commitment.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 1:05pm

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Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes are in a tight recruiting battle with seven other schools, including Yale, North Carolina, Florida State, Notre Dame, Ole Miss, Auburn, and Appalachian State, for the commitment of three-star tight end Landon Wolny from Naples, Florida. Wolny, who holds a 4.53 GPA, is highly focused on finding the right academic fit in addition to the best football program.

Why it matters

Colorado's tight end room has been a weakness during Deion Sanders' tenure as head coach, and the addition of a versatile talent like Wolny could help revitalize the position group. Wolny's ability to contribute as both a receiver and blocker would make him a valuable asset in Colorado's offense, which is run by new coordinator Brennan Marion and his creative 'Go-Go' scheme.

The details

Wolny, who measures 6-4 and 205 pounds, played both tight end and wide receiver in high school, lining up in the slot and showcasing his shiftiness as a receiver as well as his impressive blocking skills as a tight end. He is ranked as the No. 60 tight end in the class of 2027 by 247Sports.

  • Wolny announced his top eight schools on March 26, 2026.
  • Wolny was born in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, before moving to Florida to pursue his football career.

The players

Deion Sanders

The head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, who is leading the recruitment of Landon Wolny.

Landon Wolny

A three-star tight end recruit from Naples, Florida, who holds a 4.53 GPA and is highly focused on finding the right academic fit in addition to the best football program.

Brennan Marion

The new offensive coordinator for the Colorado Buffaloes, whose 'Go-Go' offense is designed to play to the strengths of versatile players like Wolny.

Josh Niblett

The new tight ends coach for the Colorado Buffaloes, who joined the staff in January after coaching at Gainesville High School in Georgia for four seasons.

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What they’re saying

“I'm kind of a nerd. I love school; my parents ingrained me in it as a kid, making sure I get my degree. I hold a 4.53 GPA, so getting that degree is going to be very special to me.”

— Landon Wolny, Tight End Recruit

What’s next

Wolny is expected to announce his college decision in the coming weeks, with Colorado, Yale, and the other finalists making their final pitches to the highly sought-after tight end recruit.

The takeaway

Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes are in a fierce battle to land a versatile and academically-minded tight end prospect in Landon Wolny, whose addition could help revitalize a position group that has struggled during Sanders' tenure as head coach. The competition for Wolny's commitment highlights the importance of recruiting elite talent that fits both the football and academic needs of the program.