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Colorado Buffaloes Add JUCO Pass Rusher to Rebuild Defensive Line
Transfer EDGE Sam Gadie joins Deion Sanders' squad as they look to replace several key departures from last season.
Apr. 5, 2026 at 1:04pm
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The Colorado Buffaloes landed a commitment from JUCO transfer EDGE Sam Gadie on Saturday, adding depth and potential to their defensive line. Gadie, who played high school ball in New Jersey and spent time at Rutgers and Monroe University, will look to make an impact for Coach Prime's squad as they rebuild their pass rush after losing several key contributors from 2025.
Why it matters
Colorado's defensive line was hit hard by departures in the offseason, with starters Keaten Wade, Arden Walker, Anquin Barnes, and Amari McNeil all leaving the program. The addition of Gadie provides much-needed depth and competition as the Buffs look to rebuild their pass rush for the 2026 season.
The details
Gadie, a 6'3", 215-pound pass rusher, played high school football at Trenton Central High School in New Jersey, where he tallied over 70 tackles, 8 sacks, and 3 interceptions as a senior. Despite the impressive production, he was underrecruited and joined Rutgers in 2022, but struggled to see the field. He later transferred to Monroe University, a junior college in New York, where he appeared in 6 games and recorded 13 tackles. Gadie entered the transfer portal late in the cycle and ultimately committed to Coach Prime and the Colorado Buffaloes.
- Gadie played high school ball in Trenton, New Jersey in 2021.
- He joined the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in 2022 but saw limited playing time.
- Gadie transferred to Monroe University, a JUCO in New York, in 2023.
- He entered the transfer portal late in the 2026 offseason.
- Gadie committed to the Colorado Buffaloes on April 4, 2026.
The players
Sam Gadie
A 6'3", 215-pound EDGE transfer from Monroe University who is looking to make an impact on the Colorado Buffaloes' defensive line.
Deion Sanders
The head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, who landed the commitment from Gadie as part of his efforts to rebuild the team's defensive line.
Quency Wiggins
The only returning starter on the Colorado defensive line, Wiggins will look to provide leadership and experience to the group.
Domata Peko
The former Colorado defensive line coach who left the program late in the offseason to take a job with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL.
Warren Sapp
The former Colorado assistant defensive line coach who was relieved of his duties earlier in the offseason.
What they’re saying
“All Glory To My Savior Jesus Christ. #skobuffs🦬”
— Sam Gadie
What’s next
Gadie will look to compete for a starting role on the Colorado defensive line during spring and fall camp as the Buffaloes aim to rebuild their pass rush ahead of the 2026 season.
The takeaway
The addition of Sam Gadie provides much-needed depth and potential for the Colorado Buffaloes' defensive line, which was hit hard by departures in the offseason. Gadie's versatility and high school production suggest he could be a diamond in the rough, and Coach Prime will look to unlock his potential as part of the Buffs' defensive rebuild.
