Colorado Makes Push for Elite Offensive Line Recruit Out of Big Ten Territory

Buffaloes host three-star interior OL prospect Jaiden Lindsay on recruiting visit

Apr. 6, 2026 at 12:59pm

The Colorado Buffaloes and coach Deion Sanders hosted one of the top offensive linemen from the state of Maryland, three-star interior offensive line prospect Jaiden Lindsay, on a two-day unofficial recruiting visit on Thursday. Lindsay, a high school junior, has offers from 14 FBS programs including reigning national champion Indiana, Penn State, Kentucky, and others, but Colorado is positioning itself as a top contender alongside his hometown school, the Maryland Terrapins.

Why it matters

Colorado is in a rebuilding period with its offensive line, and landing a prospect like Lindsay could help shore up their future on the interior line. While he may be a project, Lindsay has the physical tools and potential to develop into a quality lineman at the next level under the coaching of Deion Sanders and his staff.

The details

Lindsay is listed as the No. 22 prospect in Maryland and the No. 56 interior offensive lineman in the class of 2027 by 247Sports. At 6-3 and 275 pounds, he has an impressive frame for a high school junior. Colorado is currently second on his interest list, behind only Maryland, and he has scheduled official visits to both schools in June 2026 - with the Buffaloes getting the first crack at impressing him.

  • Jaiden Lindsay spent two days on an unofficial visit to Colorado on Thursday.
  • Lindsay is set to visit Colorado officially on June 5, 2026.
  • Lindsay is set to visit Maryland officially on June 19, 2026.

The players

Jaiden Lindsay

A three-star interior offensive line prospect from Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in Olney, Maryland, who is ranked the No. 22 player in the state and the No. 56 interior offensive lineman in the class of 2027 by 247Sports.

Deion Sanders

The head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, who hosted Lindsay on his recruiting visit.

Gunnar White

The offensive line coach for the Colorado Buffaloes, who will be tasked with developing Lindsay if he chooses to attend Colorado.

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What’s next

In June 2026, Jaiden Lindsay is set to take official visits to both Colorado on June 5 and Maryland on June 19. These visits will be crucial in determining the final stages of his recruitment process.

The takeaway

Colorado is making a strong push to land a top offensive line prospect from the Big Ten region in Jaiden Lindsay, who has the physical tools and potential to develop into a quality lineman under Deion Sanders and his staff. The Buffaloes will look to make a strong first impression when Lindsay visits in June 2026, potentially putting them in the driver's seat over his hometown Maryland Terrapins.